Kanye West

Kanye West performs for 118,000 in Turkey despite being banned in several other countries

In his first appearance in Europe since 2014, and his first in Turkey, Ye performed for two hours in Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium to an audience of 118,000, state-run Anadolu Agency said.

US rapper and producer Kanye West performs on stage during a concert at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul as part of his tour "YE Live in Istanbul" on May 30, 2026.
US rapper and producer Kanye West arrives for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.

Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

(L-R) Kanye "Ye" West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Israeli music industry doubtful over Kanye West's potential return to Israel

US rapper and producer Kanye West gestures upon arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on July 11, 2025.

The double standard: Why Kanye West’s antisemitism continues to be ignored - opinion


Kanye West named antisemite of the year

"Kanye West's threats of violence, hateful conduct, and hate speech all led him to winning this year's title," watchdog group StopAntisemitism, who has run the annual contest for four years, said.

 Kanye West (illustrative).

Donald Trump says Jewish leaders ‘lack loyalty, should be ashamed’

Trump has now repeatedly lambasted Jewish leaders for being unloyal, stressing his achievements for Israel during his presidency.

 Donald Trump announces his bid for the presidency at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. (Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Congressman Ritchie Torres: ‘Holocaust deniers are the scum of the Earth’

Despite being one of the youngest members of the House at just 34, Torres has become synonymous with the fight against antisemitism and support for the State of Israel.

 Representative Ritchie Torres speaks during the House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, US, September 30, 2021.

Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy responds to Kanye West’s antisemitism: ‘Come see me, bro’

“Kanye West, if you’ve got a problem with me or my people, come see me, bro,” Levy said.

 Natan Levy

In last hours of Georgia runoff, Kanye promotes GOP candidate

"vote.gop or TeamHerschel.com/VOTE," the disgraced rapper wrote, promoting Donald Trump-backed Republican candidate Herschel Walker.

COLORADO RESIDENTS vote in the US midterm elections

White House must crush antisemitism in the US - editorial

We urge those taking part in today’s White House meeting to bear in mind that while there is no Iron Dome protection against antisemitism, it must be quashed as soon as it rears its ugly head.

The White House is pictured in Washington D.C

Don't let Kanye West open school on church land - over 10K Christians

Kanye West plans to rent space on Pastor Roland Nagin's church grounds, located in Northridge in the San Fernando Valley, to open his Donda Academy.

Rapper Kanye West smiles during a meeting with then-US President Donald Trump to discuss criminal justice reform at the White House in Washington, US, October 11, 2018.

Kanye West calls on Jews to 'forgive Hitler' in Proud Boys interview

West said he would make Jews work for Christians and have cameras in their living rooms if he ever became president.

 Kanye West directs people during his Yeezy Season 3 Collection presentation and listening party during New York Fashion Week

125% increase in NYC antisemitic hate crimes in November- NYPD

The 45 antisemitic crimes in November came the same month the artist formerly known as Kanye West unleashed a slew of antisemitic comments.

 A NYPD officer stands guard near the Penn Station where streets have been closed following an early morning shooting in Manhattan New York, November 9, 2015.

'I wanted to punch Kanye,' Elon Musk said in live Twitter Q&A

Elon Musk was asked how he would balance suspending Kanye West on Twitter and freedom of expression during a live Q&a session on Twitter.

 Elon Musk's Twitter profile is seen on a smartphone placed on printed Twitter logos in this picture illustration taken April 28, 2022