A scheduled live performance by Kanye West in Seoul on May 31 has been canceled resulting from his new controversial track about Adolf Hitler that features samples from one of many Nazi chief’s speeches.
The South Korean e-commerce firm internet hosting the occasion, Coupang Play, mentioned in a notification on Monday that the “Ye” South Korea live performance was cancelled resulting from “recent controversy,” referring to West’s track launched on May 8, titled “Heil Hitler.”
The track was launched on Europe’s Victory Day, which commemorates the allied forces’ victory over Nazi Germany. The track contains the “Heil Hitler” comment 13 instances and in addition has samples from a 1935 speech by Hitler.
On its Instagram account, the Coupang Play announcement added that West’s “Yeezy” model merchandise have additionally been discontinued as of Monday.
The firm mentioned refunds could be issued for ticket purchasers.
Source: www.anews.com.tr