Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty
The stadium also acknowledged it had received complaints about West's performance.He has recently apologised for multiple antisemitic and pro-Nazi comments in the past, saying he had "lost touch with reality" as a result of his bipolar disorder. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.Related topicsKanye WestRussiaAntisemitismMusicLive music
- ▪The stadium also acknowledged it had received complaints about West's performance.He has recently apologised for multiple antisemitic and pro-Nazi comments in the past, saying he had "lost touch with reality" as a result of his bipolar diso
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Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertaintyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, St Petersburg's Gazprom Arena said in August it would not host YeByRiyah CollinsBBC NewsbeatPublished52 minutes agoTwo stadium gigs in Russia by Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West have officially been cancelled.West had been due to perform at the Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg on 10 and 11 October.But there was confusion in the lead-up to the shows, as the venue had said it wouldn't host him for what would have been the biggest show by a western artist since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.In a post on messaging app Telegram, gig organisers Say Agency confirmed the concerts had been cancelled with "sincere regret"."The Ye concerts in St Petersburg will not be able to…
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