Italy bans Kanye West concert over security concerns

A concert by the US rapper Kanye West, who was supposed to perform on July 18 in Reggio Emilia in northern Italy, has been banned on public safety grounds, the authorities said. The prefect of the province, Salvatore Angieri, said the decision was made following requests from bodies including the local Jewish community. They had “expressed reservations” about the appearance of the rapper as part of the Pulse of Gaia Festival, the statement released on Friday evening said. Another concert by t...

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Kanye West and Travis Scott Concerts Banned in Italy

Italian authorities have banned upcoming concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott that had been schduled to take place in July in the northern city of Reggio Emilia citing security concerns. West, now known as Ye, was scheduled to headline the Hellwat Festival on July 18 at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia. The venue […]

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Kanye West, Travis Scott Barred From Playing Shows in Italy

Kanye West and Travis Scott are receiving no amore from officials in Italy ... because they've been banned from performing shows in one region of the country. Prefect Salvatore Angieri -- a local government official -- announced the rapper's shows,…

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Italian authorities ban upcoming Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts from going ahead over security concerns

News of the axed gigs comes only a day after West kicked off his summer tour in Istanbul last night (May 30) The post Italian authorities ban upcoming Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts from going ahead over security concerns appeared first on NME.

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Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

Italian authorities have barred Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts from going ahead, citing public order and security concerns.

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