Kanye West, now known as Ye, has postponed his upcoming concert in Marseille, France, "until further notice," marking another setback for his planned European tour. The announcement comes just a week after the UK government blocked him from entering the country, leading to the cancellation of his headline performance at London's Wireless Festival.
"After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice," West stated in a post on X.
French authorities had been considering banning the June 11 performance, with Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reportedly exploring "all possibilities" to prohibit the rapper from performing. An unnamed source close to the minister told AFP that Nunez was "highly determined" to block the event.
The UK's Home Office confirmed they refused West's travel authorization application, stating his presence "would not be conducive to the public good." This decision follows years of controversy surrounding West, including antisemitic remarks, pro-Nazi comments, and the release of a song titled "Heil Hitler" in 2025.
In a follow-up statement, West addressed his fans directly: "I know it takes time to understand the sincerity of my commitment to make amends. I take full responsibility for what's mine but I don't want to put my fans in the middle of it. My fans are everything to me."
The rapper has been attempting a comeback after apologizing for his past actions in a January Wall Street Journal statement, where he wrote, "I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people," and attributed some behavior to his bipolar disorder causing him to "lose touch with reality."
Despite the cancellations in France and the UK, West's official website still lists upcoming performances in Turkey, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and New Delhi, India throughout May, June, and July. Dutch officials have indicated they currently have no plans to bar the rapper from entering their country.
Separately, West faces new legal challenges, including a lawsuit alleging he punched a man at a Los Angeles hotel two years ago. The anonymous claimant describes a "cowardly attack" that allegedly occurred "without warning." West previously addressed the incident on a podcast, suggesting he reacted after believing the man had groped his wife, Bianca Censori.