The sulphurous American rapper Kanye West will give his only European concert in July in the Slovak capital, said the organizers of a festival on Monday, collecting criticism from the associations due to the neo -Nazi statements of the star.
“Hip-hop visionary, the cultural icon and controversial engineering: Ye will perform on July 20, 2025 in Bratislava,” the Rubicon festival wrote on its website.
Recognizing the arrival of the 48 -year -old artist of the “feeling of the world in the heart of Europe”, he adds that it is his only confirmed performance in Europe this year.
In Slovakia, more than 3,000 people signed a petition against their arrival, two associations accused him of “having openly adhered to the” Nazi. “
Glorification of violence
“The Kanye West concert in our city and our country is an insult to memory and a glorification of degrading violence for victims,” according to the text.
Previously held by a musical writing that had allowed him to obtain 24 Grammys, the rapper, which is now called “Ye”, has multiplied in recent years in anti -Semitic statements and support for Nazism.
In May he conveyed a song to the glory of Hitler, which has since been heard millions of times on the social network X after being banished by other platforms, including YouTube.
Trump admirer
Admirer of the US president Donald Trump, also went to support in the court, the Hip-Hop P. Diddy Magnate, judged trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and criminal company.
The Rubicon Festival, presented as the main rap meeting in this country in Central Europe, is scheduled for July 18 to 20. Its programming also includes the American rappers offset and Sheck Wes.
Source: BFM TV
