Ye and Travis Scott Concerts Canceled in Italy Over Security Fears The concerts by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and Travis Scott, scheduled to take place in Italy in July, have been canceled due to security concerns and objections from local Jewish leaders. Italian authorities announced the decision on Friday, stating that the move was made to “ensure public order and safety.” The events were set to occur at a music festival in Reggio Emilia, a northern Italian city, where the venue could accommodate approximately 103,000 spectators. Ye was scheduled to perform on July 18, while Scott was set to headline on July 17. The cancellation followed a meeting of Italian officials on Monday, during which the prefecture of Reggio Emilia emphasized the need to address potential risks. The decision was influenced by recent cancellations of Ye’s concerts in other countries and the “real risk of counterdemonstrations,” as noted in a statement from the prefecture. Local Jewish communities and an Italian consumer rights organization had also raised concerns about Ye’s concert. The consumer rights group, in a formal notice sent to authorities last month, highlighted Ye’s role in an “international controversy fueled by his public statements and conduct,” which had already drawn strong institutional backlash. The group warned that his participation could lead to “tension, protests, and potential public disorder.” Jewish communities across Europe are currently grappling with a surge in attacks against Jewish individuals and sites, many of which have been attributed to a shadowy Islamist group. This context has amplified concerns about public safety, particularly in light of Ye’s history of antisemitic remarks.#travis_scott #ye #reggio_emiilia #prefecture_of_reggio_emiilia #jewish_leaders
Kanye West Concert in Italy Cancelled Over Public Order and Safety Concerns A Kanye West concert in Italy has been cancelled following concerns raised by the local Jewish community over the rapper’s past antisemitic remarks. The event, scheduled for July 18 at the Pulse of Gaia festival at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, was halted by the city’s prefect, Salvatore Angieri, who cited “public order and safety issues.” The decision followed a meeting where officials assessed risks linked to the artist’s history and the proximity of a concurrently scheduled concert by Travis Scott. The RCF Arena, which can accommodate approximately 103,000 spectators, will host both events on consecutive days—July 17 for Scott’s Hellwatt festival and July 18 for West’s performance. The prefect’s order to prohibit both shows was based on safety evaluations, the potential for counter-demonstrations, and the cancellation of previous concerts by West in other countries. Officials emphasized the “close temporal connection” between the events and the “large crowds expected within 24 hours” as key factors in their decision. Travis Scott’s concert also faced cancellation, partly due to the proximity to West’s event. Scott’s previous festival, Astroworld in Houston, Texas, in 2021, ended in tragedy when 10 people died after fans surged toward the stage. The Reggio Emilia government’s statement noted that the risk of similar incidents, combined with the artist’s controversial history, influenced the decision. Kanye West’s cancellation in Italy follows a pattern of previous events being disrupted. In April, his show in Marseille, France, was postponed after he was denied a UK visa, leading to the cancellation of his headline appearances at London’s Wireless festival.#travis_scott #kanye_west #reggio_emiilia #rcf_arena #puls_of_gaia_festival
