Mayor of Marseille Says Kanye West ‘Not Welcome’ to Perform Scheduled Concert in June

Kanye West walking on the red carpet during the 67th Grammy Awards held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 2, 2025. Photo: Elyse Jankowski/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect

The mayor of France’s second-biggest city, Marseille, said he does not want American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, in his city after the musician announced a scheduled concert at the Orange Velodrome stadium on June 11.

“I refuse to let Marseille become a showcase for those who promote hatred...