Kanye West’s music profession has been considerably unpredictable during the last a number of years. In 2024, it was reported that West determined to give up the music trade, although he’s continued to provide tracks since then. Additionally, whereas the 47-year-old rapper sparsely headlines concert events anymore, he does nonetheless maintain (expensive) impromptu reveals. West was set to carry out a high-profile present in South Korea on the finish of Might. Nonetheless, that efficiency has now formally been canceled, and the promoters of the occasion launched a joint assertion on the matter.
Corporations Shares Purpose For Kanye West’s South Korea Present Being Dropped
South Korean E-commerce model Coupang together with Interpark, a ticketing platform, spearheaded Ye’s newest present, which was to be held at Incheon Munhak Stadium. It was reported on Monday that the efficiency wouldn’t transfer ahead. The 2 firms shared their message with Korea JoongAng Day by day (through The Unbiased) and attributed the axed present to “controversies” surrounding Ye. Additionally they revealed what’s to be performed concerning the Yeezy merchandise gross sales:
Resulting from latest controversies surrounding artist Kanye, the ‘YE live performance in South Korea’ scheduled for 31 Might has regrettably been cancelled. Gross sales of Yeezy model MD merchandise may even be suspended beginning at 1pm on 19 Might.
As well as, all the ticket gross sales for the live performance are reportedly set to be refunded. Neither firm has supplied readability in regard to the particular “controversies” that sparked the cancellation. Nonetheless, what could be mentioned is that Ye has generated headlines and acquired backlash for various causes as of late.
What’s Been Going On With Kanye West As Of Late?
The “Homecoming” performer has generated consideration for the varied feedback he’s made on social media in latest months. He notably shared antisemitic sentiments in addition to Nazi-centric posts, together with some during which he apparently empathized with Adolf Hitler. Other than that the star has additionally dropped inflammatory claims concerning main celebrities. Ye alleged that he attached with Ashley Olsen and mused about wishing he’d slept with Taylor Swift, main the pop star to take authorized motion. Ye additionally made blunt statements about Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s children, which he later apologized for.
Kanye West additionally turned heads attributable to his viral cellphone dialog with Sean Combs a.ok.a. P. Diddy, who was in jail forward of his now-ongoing intercourse trafficking trial. Since then, Ye has lent his help to his fellow rapper, even going so far as to say that he “associated to Puff.” That relationship additionally got here into play when West launched a brand new track with Diddy, which additionally featured vocals from the previous’s daughter, North West. That led to an argument involving Kanye’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, whom he threatened to “unleash hell” on.
Considered one of Ye’s most up-to-date media appearances additionally generated destructive buzz. The Grammy winner returned to Piers Morgan Uncensored alongside his streaming associate, Sneako, to debate the most recent developments in his life and profession. Nonetheless, after Morgan made a mistake in estimating the rapper’s social media followers, Ye abruptly stepped away from the interview. Morgan subsequently criticized him for his actions.
It’s presently unclear as as to if the particular causes of the South Korea live performance cancellation will likely be given in some unspecified time in the future sooner or later. What additionally stays unsure is the standing of any continued collaboration between Kanye West and Coupang & Interpark.