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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Shahana Yasmin

Kanye West concert set to go ahead this summer despite controversy

  • Kanye West's (Ye) concert in New Delhi, India, is confirmed by organisers to proceed on 23 May, despite previous postponement and fan apprehension.
  • The 'one-night-only cultural moment' was initially scheduled for 29 March but was delayed, with organisers citing 'geopolitical situation and regional tensions'.
  • Concerns among fans have been exacerbated by the recent cancellation of West's UK Wireless Festival appearance, following the Home Office denying him entry over past antisemitic remarks.
  • Organisers, White Fox, have reassured attendees, stating the event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will be one of India's largest live experiences.
  • While some Indian fans express wariness due to the prior delay and West's unpredictability, no objections have been raised in India regarding his controversial statements, unlike in the UK.

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