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Pepsi Withdraws Sponsorship from UK Festival Over Kanye West Headlining

Pepsi has canceled its sponsorship of a UK festival where Kanye West (Ye) is scheduled to headline, following the Prime Minister's condemnation of the artist's past celebration of Nazism.

5 Apr, 11:06 — 5 Apr, 23:14
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NYTMostly Factual7h ago

Pepsi Drops Sponsorship of London Music Festival Headlined by Ye

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was “deeply concerned” that the rapper known for antisemitic and racist comments had been booked to perform at the Wireless Festival.

By Michael D. Shear

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varietyMostly Factual12h ago

Pepsi Cancels Sponsorship of U.K. Festival Where Kanye West Is Set to Headline, Hours After Prime Minister Decries ‘His Previous Celebration of Nazism’

The scheduled three-night headlining appearance by Ye, formerly Kanye West, at the Wireless Festival in London is only growing in controversy. The festival’s sponsor, Pepsi, announced Sunday that it is withdrawing from its decade-plus co-branding with Wireless. Although the statement did not mention the rapper by name, it came hours after Ye’s booking was roundly […]

By Chris Willman

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indian-expressMostly Factual6h ago

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual7h ago

Pepsi Pulls U.K. Festival Sponsorship Amid Kanye “Ye” West Booking

The controversial rapper is set to headline all three nights of the Wireless Festival in London this summer.

By Carly Thomas

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straits-timesMostly Factual9h ago

British PM slams London festival for booking Kanye West - The Straits Times

British PM slams London festival for booking Kanye West  The Straits Times

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual9h ago

Pepsi Pulls Wireless Sponsorship as Keir Starmer Condemns Festival Over Kanye West Booking

"It is deeply concerning that Kanye West has been booked to perform at Wireless despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism," British Prime Minister said

By Daniel Kreps

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billboardMostly Factual7h ago

Pepsi Drops Wireless Festival Sponsorship After Criticism Over Ye Booking

The British prime minister also called the rap star’s upcoming appearance “deeply concerning.”

By Mitchell Peters

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tmzMixed1h ago

Diageo Backs Out of Wireless Festival After Kanye West Booking

"Ye" it ain't so! Another major sponsor is following in Pepsi's footsteps, bailing on London's Wireless Festival after Ye -- formerly known as Kanye West -- was named as the headliner. Alcoholic beverage giant Diageo has pulled out of the event,…

By TMZ Staff

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nmeMostly Factual8h ago

Pepsi withdraw Wireless Festival sponsorship over Kanye West booking

It comes after Keir Starmer described Ye's booking as "deeply concerning" The post Pepsi withdraw Wireless Festival sponsorship over Kanye West booking appeared first on NME.

By Max Pilley

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punch-ngMostly Factual7m ago

Major sponsors drop Kanye West London gigs as Starmer voices concern

Pepsi and Diageo have pulled sponsorship from Kanye West’s London Wireless Festival shows after concerns over his past antisemitic remarks. Read More: https://punchng.com/major-sponsors-drop-kanye-west-london-gigs-as-starmer-voices-concern/

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First report: morgunbladid · 5 Apr, 10:47Full coverage: 15 · 12hWindow: 12h
morgunbladid5 Apr, 10:47First to report

Ósætti með komu Kanye: Vill meina honum inngöngu

variety5 Apr, 11:06

Pepsi Cancels Sponsorship of U.K. Festival Where Kanye West Is Set to Headline, Hours After Prime Minister Decries ‘His Previous Celebration of Nazism’

3h later
straits-times5 Apr, 13:45

British PM slams London festival for booking Kanye West - The Straits Times

rolling-stone5 Apr, 13:54

Pepsi Pulls Wireless Sponsorship as Keir Starmer Condemns Festival Over Kanye West Booking

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nme5 Apr, 14:54

Pepsi withdraw Wireless Festival sponsorship over Kanye West booking

hollywood-reporter5 Apr, 15:42

Pepsi Pulls U.K. Festival Sponsorship Amid Kanye “Ye” West Booking

billboard5 Apr, 15:51

Pepsi Drops Wireless Festival Sponsorship After Criticism Over Ye Booking

NYT5 Apr, 16:11

Pepsi Drops Sponsorship of London Music Festival Headlined by Ye

indian-express5 Apr, 16:25

Mumbai Anti-Extortion Cell arrests two suspects attempting to extort a person by using forged PM letter

wsj5 Apr, 16:26

PepsiCo Drops Sponsorship of U.K. Music Fest Headlined by Kanye West - WSJ

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observador5 Apr, 17:59

Pepsi retira patrocínio de festival devido a Kanye West

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svenska-dagbladet5 Apr, 19:57

Kanye West väcker ilska i Storbritannien

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tmz5 Apr, 21:30

Diageo Backs Out of Wireless Festival After Kanye West Booking

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berlingske5 Apr, 22:48

Hovedsponsor trækker sig fra festival efter Kanye West-kritik

punch-ng5 Apr, 23:14Latest update

Major sponsors drop Kanye West London gigs as Starmer voices concern