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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

Jewish leaders and Mayor of London condemn ‘disturbing’ Kanye West Wireless Festival slot

Jewish leaders have called on Wireless Festival to rethink Kanye West‘s headline performance at the event this summer in the wake of heightened antisemitic tension in the UK.

The controversial rapper has a history of antisemitism, includes describing himself as a Nazi, releasing a song called “Heil Hitler”, selling T-shirts with swastikas on, spending time with white supremacist Nick Fuentes and repeatedly making antisemitic statements. He is set to headline all three nights of the forthcoming north London event.

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