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Wireless Fest organizer defends Ye booking amid backlash
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Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic, defended the decision to book Ye to headline Wireless Festival 2026 for three nights in London's Finsbury Park. In a statement, Benn condemned Ye's past comments about Jews and Hitler as abhorrent but called for forgiveness and second chances. The booking has prompted sponsor withdrawals and criticism from UK leaders including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has criticized Wireless Festival's booking of Ye for its 2026 edition at Finsbury Park, following initial condemnations from Jewish groups over the rapper's antisemitic history. Khan's spokesperson stated the artist's past comments are 'offensive and wrong' and not reflective of the city's values.
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Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, unveiled his new studio album Bully during a listening party in Los Angeles on March 27. The 12th studio project, his first full-length solo effort since Donda 2 in 2022, was livestreamed on YouTube before being taken down and remains unavailable on streaming platforms. The album features artists including Travis Scott and Nine Vicious.