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Kanye West's Russian Concert Derailed By Kremlin Intervention
Organizers said more than 100,000 tickets were sold before the cancellation, and refunds will be available after backlash over West’s remarks and a fraud inquiry.
- Kanye West's planned concerts at Gazprom Arena in Petersburg on October 10 and 11 have been officially cancelled. The venue stated no rental agreement was signed with the organizers.
- Russian politicians opposed the booking, citing West's antisemitic history and glorification of Nazi Germany. Conversely, some politicians hailed the visit as a victory against "anti-Russian hysteria" despite the rapper's controversial past.
- Police in Petersburg are investigating Moscow-based Say Agency for alleged fraud following complaints from ticket buyers. The organizers had sold more than 100,000 tickets before obtaining necessary approvals or securing a venue contract.
- The cancellation was decided following "a call from Moscow," reports indicate. Say Agency confirmed the cancellation and stated that refunds for purchased tickets will be available to affected buyers.
- West, barred from several European countries, previously attributed his past actions to a "four-month-long manic episode of psychotic, paranoid and impulsive behaviour." He later rescinded his apology and declared himself "a Nazi.
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Kanye West’s controversial concerts in Russia have finally been cancelled
According to the Moscow-based organizer Say Agency, the controversial rapper's two October dates in St Petersburg have been cancelled. Russian media states that the decision was made by the authorities, who are reportedly investigating the organizers for alleged fraud.
·Lyon, France
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The realization of the gigs scheduled for less than two weeks had seemed uncertain for a long time.
·Helsinki, Finland
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Russian police reportedly investigate organizer of canceled Kanye West concerts in St. Petersburg for possible fraud
Police are looking into possible fraud involving Moscow-based Say Agency, which was organizing concerts in Russia for rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, Kommersant reported, citing an anonymous source.
·Riga, Latvia
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The organizers of the failed concerts are being tested for fraud.
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