Italy has banned concerts featuring US rappers Kanye West (also known as Ye) and Travis Scott, scheduled for July in the northern city of Reggio Emilia, due to security concerns. The local prefect, Salvatore Angieri, ordered the cancellation citing public order risks and potential protests.
Key Takeaways
Italy has banned concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott in Reggio Emilia due to security concerns. The cancellations follow public order worries and potential protests over West's antisemitic remarks and Scott's past safety issues.
- Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security fears
- Events scheduled for July at RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia
- Concerns raised by consumer group Codacons and Jewish community
- Authorities cite risk of protests and crowd management challenges
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Concert Cancellation | Broad Agreement | Italy cancels Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts in July | |
| Location And Dates | Broad Agreement | Concerts scheduled for RCF Arena on 17-18 July | |
| Reason For Cancellation | Broad Agreement | Security concerns and potential protests cited |
Concert Cancellation
Broad AgreementItaly cancels Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts in July
Location And Dates
Broad AgreementConcerts scheduled for RCF Arena on 17-18 July
Reason For Cancellation
Broad AgreementSecurity concerns and potential protests cited
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The decision comes amid a wave of cancellations for West across Europe following years of antisemitic remarks, including statements praising Adolf Hitler and using Nazi imagery. Scott has faced scrutiny over safety at his concerts since the 2021 Astroworld festival crowd crush in Houston that killed 10 people and injured hundreds.
Scott was set to perform at the Pulse of Gaia Festival on July 17 at the 103,000-seat RCF Arena, with West scheduled for the following day. Authorities cited the close timing of the shows and the expected high influx of spectators within 24 hours as factors behind the ban. Requests from consumer group Codacons and the Jewish community in Modena and Reggio Emilia also influenced the decision.
This cancellation follows a pattern of West's concerts being blocked or postponed across Europe. In April, Britain denied him entry on grounds his presence would not be conducive to public good. He later postponed a Marseille show after reports the French government sought to block it, while concerts in Poland and Switzerland were also cancelled.
Despite these setbacks, West has continued performing in countries that welcome him and is scheduled to hold a concert in Istanbul. He is also set for shows in the Netherlands next month, as its migration minister stated there are no legal grounds to deny him entry. There has been no immediate comment from West, Scott, or the event organizers.
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