Italian authorities ban two upcoming concerts by US rappers Kanye West (also known as Ye) and Travis Scott that were scheduled for July in Reggio Emilia, northern Italy. CBC News and other outlets report that the prefect of Reggio Emilia province, Salvatore Angieri, orders the cancellations on public safety and security grounds.
Reports say West was set to headline the Pulse of Gaia Festival on July 18 at the RCF Arena, while Travis Scott was scheduled to perform the previous day, July 17, at the Hellwatt Festival. Multiple sources add that the decision follows requests and reservations raised by local bodies, including the Jewish community, related to West’s planned appearance and concerns tied to potential public order issues.
The BBC also notes that the cancellation of another West concert influenced the reasoning behind the decision. Across the coverage, authorities do not describe specific incidents, but they consistently cite safety, security, and the risk of protests or public disorder as factors in stopping the events from going ahead.
