A Swiss soccer club has pulled the plug on a scheduled Kanye West concert, joining a growing number of European venues refusing to host the controversial rapper following his antisemitic remarks.
FC Basel announced Saturday they will not move forward with the performance that was reportedly set for June at their St. Jakob-Park stadium. The club manages all entertainment events at the venue.
Club officials said they carefully evaluated the concert request before making their decision.
“FCB received an enquiry and considered it. However, after thorough review, we have decided not to proceed with the project, as we cannot, in accordance with our values, provide a platform for the artist in question within this context,” a spokesperson for the club stated.
The Swiss cancellation follows similar moves across Europe. Just days ago, a stadium in Poland announced it would scrap a West concert, coming after the artist delayed a French performance. Earlier this month, British authorities prevented the 48-year-old performer from entering the country for a festival appearance.
West, who now goes by Ye, issued an apology in January for his conduct, saying it stemmed from his untreated bipolar disorder. He also disavowed his previous statements praising Adolf Hitler.
