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Ye Madrid concert controversy

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In late July 2026 the American rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) held a concert at Madrid’s Riyadh Air Metropolitan Stadium, drawing around 68 000 attendees, roughly 60 % of whom were international visitors. Organisers highlighted the event’s projected economic impact of more than €40 million for the city, citing spending on hotels, food, transport and shopping. The concert came after a series of cancellations across Europe because of Ye’s past anti‑Semitic remarks and other controversies. Several countries – France, Italy, Poland, the United Kingdom and Switzerland – officially barred his performances, yet Spain proceeded with the show despite appeals from its Jewish federation. Media coverage shifted from the economic boost to the broader debate over the artist’s contentious history and the differing governmental responses. The night continued with an all‑night after‑party at Madrid’s Fitz Club, hosted by media personality Justin LaBoy and featuring DJ Black Coffee, his son and South African DJ Shimza. The celebration ran from midnight to 6 a.m., attracting roughly 70 000 participants, many of whom had traveled from other European cities after earlier tour dates were cancelled. Organisers confirmed a further concert on Ye’s 2026 world tour scheduled for Portugal in August. Overall, the Madrid gig underscored Ye’s continued global draw while illustrating the tension between cultural events and political backlash in Europe.

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