General · 30 May 2026
Italy blocks Kanye, Travis gigs over safety fears
Kanye West and Travis Scott won't be playing their concerts in Italy this July, as authorities have banned the shows because of security worries. Italian officials announced the two events for July in Reggio Emilia couldn't go ahead, partly after a request from the local Jewish community. They also cited previous concert cancellations by Kanye West and the big crowds expected for both gigs.
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