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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Inga Parkel

All the brands that have backed out of major festival since Kanye West was booked as the headliner

This year’s Wireless Festival is quickly unraveling after organizers announced disgraced rapper Kanye West as the headliner, prompting multiple brands to withdraw their sponsorship.

West, 48, has faced significant backlash in recent years for making repeated antisemitic remarks. His appearance at London’s annual rap and hip-hop music festival is expected to serve as a major musical comeback, following the release of his new album Bully.

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