The New York Times – Music:
The events were canceled “to ensure public order and safety,” the authorities said. Jewish leaders had objected to the concert by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic remarks.
Category: West, Kanye
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Ye Must Pay Musicians for Using Sample Without Permission
The New York Times – Music:
A jury in Los Angeles found the rapper and three of his companies liable for more than $400,000 after he played an unauthorized music sample at an event in 2021.
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Kanye West’s Concert in Poland Is Canceled Amid Furor Over Antisemitic Comments
The New York Times – Music:
The announcement came a day after a government official said, “In a country marked by the history of the Holocaust, we cannot pretend that this is just entertainment.”
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Kanye West’s Comeback: Sellouts, a Canceled Festival and Big Questions
The New York Times – Music:
Attempting a comeback after years of antisemitic statements, the artist formerly known as Kanye West is facing consequences while trying to navigate a test of his own making.
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U.K. Bars Kanye West Over Antisemitism, Months Before Festival Performances
The New York Times – Music:
The BBC said that entry to the country was being denied to the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
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Kanye West Plays First American Concert Since 2021
The New York Times – Music:
A concert on Wednesday at SoFi Stadium was the rapper’s first full live show in the United States since 2021 — and since a series of antisemitic behavior.
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Ye Apologizes for Antisemitic Behavior, Again
The New York Times – Music:
The artist formerly known as Kanye West, who first apologized in 2023 before taking it back, said a four-month manic episode in 2025 had led him to embrace swastikas and Hitler.
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How Steven Smith, Former Yeezy Designer for Kanye West, Is Remaking Crocs
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Steven Smith created some of the most famous sneakers of all time. His new gig is all about foam.
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Was Timothée Chalamet’s Vogue Cover Really So Out of This World?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The actor, who wore Celine against a celestial backdrop, seemed to be referencing something — or someone — quite specific.