Kanye West concerts in Russia canceled after criticism

The controversial artist, who now calls himself Ye, was due to play at Krestovsky Stadium in St. Petersburg on October 10 and 11. However, the booking was criticised by conservative politicians because the American has praised Nazism.

Kanye West has distanced himself from his earlier statements, but his comeback attempt has met resistance. He performed in both Istanbul and Arnhem, the Netherlands, this summer, but authorities prevented him from even entering the UK, where he was booked to perform at a festival.

Concerts in France, Switzerland, Poland and Italy have also been cancelled.