A scheduled Kanye West concert in Reggio Emilia, Italy is cancelled due to public order and safety concerns, according to Italian officials. West, who performs under the name “Ye,” was set to appear at the Pulse of Gaia festival at the RCF Arena on 18 July. The city’s prefect, Salvatore Angieri, stops the event, citing “public order and safety” issues and referencing “concerns” raised by the local Jewish community. The outlets report that the concerns relate to West’s previous antisemitic remarks.
The decision follows the prefect’s assessment of risks associated with hosting the performance. In their reporting, multiple outlets describe the cancellation as a security measure rather than a legal ban, framing it as an administrative decision based on public order considerations. Sky News also characterizes the outcome as West being unable to perform in the Italian city. No alternative date is reported in the provided articles.
