France Seeks to Block Kanye West’s Marseille Concert over Antisemitism

France is exploring legal options to bar Kanye West from performing at Marseille’s Velodrome on June 11. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez is said to be “highly determined” to cancel the rapper’s only French show this summer. Earlier, Marseille’s mayor declared him “not welcome,” condemning his history of antisemitic remarks. This effort follows the UK government’s decision to block his entry ahead of Wireless Festival in London. Organisers of Wireless cancelled the three-day event and offered refunds to ticket holders. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the ban reflects a commitment to stand with the Jewish community and confront antisemitism. Kanye West apologised earlier this year, attributing his statements to a four-month manic episode. Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticised what he called a pattern of behaviour rather than an isolated lapse.

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