British PM slams London music festival for booking Kanye West as sponsor Pepsi quits event
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has voiced concerns over Kanye West's scheduled performances at London's Wireless Festival in July due to the rapper's history of antisemitic remarks. Campaigners against antisemitism have also protested the booking. Pepsi, a sponsor of the festival, has withdrawn its sponsorship, though no reason was given. West, now known as Ye, is slated to perform three nights as part of a European comeback tour. Live Nation, the festival's operating company, has not yet commented on the situation. The controversy stems from West's past antisemitic statements and apparent celebration of Nazism.
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AI-ExtractedStarmer stated that “antisemitism in any form is abhorrent and must be confronted firmly”.
Starmer said it was “deeply concerning Kanye West has been booked to perform at Wireless despite his previous antisemitic remarks”.
Pepsi has withdrawn its sponsorship of Wireless Festival.
Kanye West is scheduled to perform at the Wireless festival in London in July.
Keir Starmer expressed concern about Kanye West concerts in London due to antisemitic outbursts.
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