The UK government has barred rapper Kanye West from entering the country ahead of his planned concert at the Wireless Festival in July over his past antisemitic comments.
The move comes after several brands withdrew their sponsorships to the London festival and critics calling organisers to cancel his appearance and demanding revoking of his visa, AP reported.
British officials and the opposition Conservative Party had condemned Kanye's event and demanded cancellation of his visa over antisemitic remarks.
Kanye West has caused global outrage for his antisemitic and pro-Nazi comments in recent years, the latest after he released a song, Heil Hitler, last May.
He also sold swastika T-shirts last year.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised Wireless Festival for allowing Kanye West to headline, calling his booking “concerning”.
A senior British government member said Kanye should “absolutely not” play at the festival.
British ministers have the power to ban foreign nationals from the UK if their presence is not considered "conducive to the public good".
