UK Jewish groups threaten protests if Kanye West’s Wireless shows go ahead

West, who is legally known as Ye, said: ‘My only goal is to come to London and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace and love through my music.’ Photograph: Amy Harris/Invision/AP

Kanye West will face mass protests if his three-night residency at London’s Wireless festival goes ahead, according to Jewish groups who say that if the rapper is truly sorry for his antisemitic remarks he should cancel this summer’s gigs.

In a statement on Tuesday, West, who is legally known as Ye, offered to “meet and listen” to members of the UK’s Jewish community after a backlash over his planned appearance at the festival in July.