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Rubicon Festival Cancels Kanye West Appearance After Public and Industry Backlash

The pro-Nazi “Heil Hitler” track alongside antisemitic rhetoric has triggered venue bans, corporate exits, legal action, dwindling tour offers.

The Rubicon Festival in Slovakia has been axed following mounting outrage over Kanye West’s controversial track glorifying Adolf Hitler.
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Overview

  • The Rubicon Festival in Bratislava cancelled its July show after thousands signed petitions and key artists and sponsors withdrew support.
  • Venues in Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia and Australia have barred West or revoked his visa over extremist comments and song content.
  • Adidas, Shopify, Balenciaga and The Gap ended partnerships with West, cutting his net worth from about $2 billion to an estimated $400 million.
  • West is facing as many as a dozen lawsuits from former employees and associates over alleged contractual and employment disputes.
  • Despite plummeting income and banned performances, he continues to pay his wife, Bianca Censori, hundreds of thousands of dollars to wear provocative stunt outfits he designs.