Ye concert: Albanian PM defends paying €4 million in state money to host divisive rapper | DW News
July 11, 2026
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as posted by the channelWhile much of Europe has distanced itself from Kanye West over his past antisemitic remarks, Albania invested more than €4 million to bring the rapper to Tirana. Prime Minister Edi Rama says the event will boost the economy, but critics argue taxpayers should not be funding such a controversial figure. As thousands of fans flocked from across Europe, the concert has reignited debate over celebrity, accountability, and public spending.
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