Tottenham Hotspur Bars Kanye West from Stadium Over Antisemitism Row

Tottenham Hotspur has refused Kanye West’s request to perform at its London stadium due to his history of antisemitic statements. The club cited its strong ties to the Jewish community and said hosting someone who has made offensive remarks about Jews would be unacceptable. After Tottenham’s decision, West was confirmed as the headline act for the Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park. The booking prompted major sponsors to withdraw and drew criticism from public figures who called antisemitism abhorrent and warned that British Jews must feel safe. West has a track record of antisemitic comments, including wearing a swastika shirt and declaring “I am a Nazi” on social media. He later issued apologies—first in a meeting with a rabbi and then in a full-page newspaper advertisement—attributing his actions to bipolar disorder and expressing deep regret.

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