Kanye West performs in Madrid despite concert bans in Europe
American rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, held a concert in Madrid after several European nations canceled his shows over his controversial remarks and past actions. France, Italy, Poland, the United Kingdom and Switzerland were among the countries that barred him, citing his history of anti‑Semitic and extremist statements.
The Madrid event drew about 68,000 spectators, roughly 60 % of whom were from abroad. The performance took place on a 360‑degree stage that expanded the venue’s capacity, with a semi‑spherical structure designed to resemble a globe. Despite appeals from Spain’s Federation of Jewish Communities, the concert proceeded as planned.
Ye’s recent controversies include a 2015 line of shirts bearing swastikas, multiple accusations of sexual assault and trafficking, and public support for extremist figures. The concert’s large foreign attendance highlights the artist’s global fan base even as many governments refuse entry.
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Kanye West · Madrid · Polish Ministry of Culture · Riyadh Air Metropolitano · United Kingdom Government
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Countries that cancelled his concerts included France, Italy, Poland, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.lne.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] In 2015 Kanye West marketed shirts bearing Nazi swastikas. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.lne.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Six European countries cancelled Kanye West concerts due to his controversial past. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.lne.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The concert proceeded despite pleas from the Spanish Federation of Jewish Communities. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.lne.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The concert used a 360‑degree stage that allowed extra seating. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.lne.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Madrid concert attracted about 68,000 attendees, 60% of whom were foreigners. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.lne.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Kanye West has faced multiple allegations of sexual assault and trafficking. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.lne.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Kanye West performed a concert in Madrid. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.lne.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · +2 more