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Kanye West's South Korea Concert Canceled Following Release of Pro-Hitler Song

Coupang Play and Interpark announced the cancellation of Ye's May 31 concert and suspended merchandise sales after his latest antisemitic controversy.

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Rapper Kanye West makes a point as he holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. July 19, 2020.  REUTERS/Randall Hill/File Photo
A new song by rapper Kanye West glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler has racked up millions of views on Elon Musk's X platform, after it was banned by other sites such as YouTube. (Photo by JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX / AFP)

Overview

  • Ye's May 31 concert at Incheon Munhak Stadium, his first in South Korea in 14 years, has been canceled by Coupang Play and Interpark.
  • The decision follows the release of Ye's pro-Hitler single, 'Heil Hitler,' on May 8, which includes antisemitic lyrics and Adolf Hitler samples.
  • Sales of official merchandise for the concert were halted on May 19, and all tickets will be refunded, according to the organizers.
  • Major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, have removed the song due to its hate speech content.
  • This incident adds to Ye's history of antisemitic remarks and Nazi imagery, which has led to widespread backlash and corporate severances in recent years.