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What now for Kanye West? | The Global Story
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24:27Now PlayingKanye West’s history of antisemitic behaviour caught up with him this week.
The rapper - otherwise known as Ye - has been banned from the United Kingdom.
It means he can't perform at Wireless festival later this summer. The festival itself has now been cancelled.
His appearances in the UK are part of his ‘comeback’ tour for his new album, with performances scheduled in multiple countries this year.
Kanye has apologised for his actions, which include releasing a song glorifying Hitler and selling t-shirts with swastikas, and blamed his bipolar diagnosis.
With rising levels of global antisemitism, his appearances have become increasingly controversial.
But despite his UK ban Kanye is selling out shows in US stadiums. So will Kanye West be able to make a comeback?
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