Kanye West, aka Ye, is always making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The American rapper is embroiled in yet another controversy, and it’s coming hot on the heels of the backlash over his 2025 Grammys appearance with Bianca Censori.
Ye faced criticism for praising Hitler and his pro-Nazi remarks. This time, he is facing consequences for his actions as his Korea concert was abruptly canceled 10 days before the show. Besides that, Kanye was also banned from livestream app, Twitch, for his controversial remark.
On May 19, organizers Coupang Play officially announced the cancellation of his upcoming concert in an official statement.
Due to recent controversies surrounding Kanye West (YE), we regret to inform you that the ‘YE’s Concert in Korea’ scheduled for May 31st (Sat) has been unavoidably canceled.
Additionally, Yeezy brand merchandise sales will be discontinued starting May 19th (Mon) at 1:00 PM.
We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience. Ticket purchasers will receive individual refund notifications.
We will continue to bring new performances that will bring joy and excitement to our customers. Thank you.
Coupang Play, March 19, 2025
While Coupang did not specifically reveal the reason for the cancellation, it was likely due to his antisemitic remarks.
The 47-year-old rapper has faced backlash after posting praise for Hitler and Nazism on social media and releasing a song titled “HEIL HITLER” with lyrics that seem to defend the dictator. The song is banned from all platforms except X, for promoting hate speech and Nazism. He also targets his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, and “people” who took his kids away from him.
Despite the controversy and ban, “HEIL HITLER” has become a huge hit on X, surpassing millions of views. The song is part of his upcoming full-length album “Cuck”, inspired by the slang term “cuckold”, referring to a husband whose wife has been unfaithful.
Kanye West released a digital single called “HEIL HITLER” on May 8, coinciding with VE Day, featuring lyrics that repeat “All my N*ggas are Nazis. N*gga Heil Hitler” over 10 times, and ending with a sample of Hitler’s 1935 speech. Kanye also created a stir by making a series of tweets praising Hilter and Nazism.
Adolf Hitler rose to power as Germany’s chancellor in 1933 and maintained control until his death in 1945. His regime systematically targeted groups deemed threats to the Nazi ideology of Aryan supremacy, including Jewish communities, Black Germans, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and other minorities. The Holocaust under Hitler’s rule resulted in the genocide of six million Jewish people through extermination methods like concentration camps and mass executions.
