Kanye West Concert in Poland Canceled Over Antisemitic Comments

A Polish stadium announced Friday it would cancel Kanye West's upcoming concert, just days after the rapper postponed a show in France amid ongoing controversy over his antisemitic statements.

The cancellation came one day after a Polish government official said the country couldn't ignore West's history. "In a country marked by the history of the Holocaust, we cannot pretend that this is just entertainment," the official stated.

West has faced widespread backlash for making pro-Nazi statements and celebrating Nazism. The UK government has also blocked him from entering the country over his racist comments.

Poland lost about 90% of its Jewish population during the Holocaust, making West's antisemitic views particularly offensive to many Poles. The country has strict laws against Holocaust denial and Nazi symbols.

This marks the latest in a series of canceled European shows for West. His controversial statements have cost him business deals, social media accounts, and now concert venues across multiple countries.