The UK government has barred rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, from entering the country over his antisemitic remarks, prompting the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he was due to headline. The decision affects thousands of ticket-holders and festival workers, and has sparked debate over whether artists who make hate-filled comments should be allowed to tour internationally. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said West should never have been invited, while promoters now face refund costs and reputational damage.
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