Australia has taken the dramatic step of cancelling rapper Kanye West's visa following the release of his highly offensive song that glorifies Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. The decision, revealed by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, marks a rare move to block a high-profile international artist on the grounds of hate speech.
@sbsnews_au Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has revealed that rapper Kanye West’s Australian visa was cancelled after he released a song called Heil Hitler in May. The “lower level” visa was not for concerts in Australia, but rather to visit the family of his wife, Bianca Censori, who is originally from Melbourne. The song has since been taken down and re-released in multiple altered forms, including one called Hallelujah, which replaces references to Nazism with lyrics relating to Christianity. For the latest news, visit @sbsnews_au (link in bio).
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