Turkey reacts to Kanye West’s weekend concert in Istanbul, where nearly 120,000 people attended. The Turkish government says the performance included elements it considers offensive to spiritual and civilizational values. According to reports, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s chief adviser, Oktay Saral, writes on X that the show featured “rhetoric and symbols that run counter to our faith and civilizational values.” The criticism centers on remarks and imagery presented during the concert, including chants reportedly linked to claims of divinity. While the rapper has faced bans in some European venues connected to his prior antisemitic remarks, sources say Turkey’s objection relates to different content tied to Muslim-majority religious sensitivities. The event’s scale and audience reaction are also highlighted in the coverage, with tens of thousands of attendees allegedly chanting “I am a God,” which Turkish officials describe as a serious issue. Turkey’s comments do not provide detailed official findings in the reports beyond describing the performance as inconsistent with faith-based and cultural standards.