Kanye West has postponed his scheduled show in France indefinitely, saying it was his “sole decision” to do so.
The rapper had been set to perform at the Marseille Velodrome on June 11 as part of his 2026 world tour, in support of his new album ‘Bully’.
Taking to X/Twitter this morning (Wednesday April 15), however, West confirmed that the concert would not be taking place as planned.
“After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice,” he wrote.
Yesterday (Tuesday April 14), the French authorities confirmed that they were exploring possible options to ban West from entering the country owing to his antisemitic past (via Far Out).
The news comes after the controversial artist’s three bill-topping dates at London’s Wireless Festival were cancelled, in the wake of him being blocked from entering the UK by the government.
The booking had sparked significant backlash, including from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who said it was “deeply concerning that Kanye West has been booked to perform at Wireless despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism”.
In a follow-up tweet today, Ye wrote: “I know it takes time to understand the sincerity of my commitment to make amends. I take full responsibility for what’s mine but I don’t want to put my fans in the middle of it.
“My fans are everything to me. Looking forward to the next shows. See you at the top of the globe 🌏.”
After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision
to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice.— ye (@kanyewest) April 15, 2026
I know it takes time to understand the sincerity of my commitment to make amends
I take full responsibility for what’s mine but I don’t want to put my fans in the middle of it
My fans are everything to me
Looking forward to the next shows
See you at the top of the globe 🌏
— ye (@kanyewest) April 15, 2026
The mayor of Marseille, Benoît Payan, had previously shared that he would attempt to prevent the concert from taking place.
Writing on X/Twitter last month, he said: “I refuse to let Marseille be a showcase for those who promote hatred and unapologetic Nazism. Kanye West is not welcome at the Vélodrome, our temple of living together and of all Marseillais.”
A series of festival sponsors cut their ties with Wireless following Ye’s booking, including Pepsi, drinks giant Diageo, PayPal and Rockstar Energy, putting huge pressure on the festival to take action.
West had shared a fresh apology for his past remarks amid the controversy surrounding his Wireless appearances shortly before the event was axed. He addressed the criticism in a new update to his Wall Street Journal “to those I’ve hurt” letter, which he originally shared in January.
“I’ve been following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly,” West wrote. “My only goal is to come to London and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace, and love through music.
“I would be grateful for the opportunity to meet with members of the Jewish community in the UK in person, to listen. I know words aren’t enough – I’ve have to show change through my actions. If you’re open, I’m here. With Love.”
Melvin Benn, the managing director of Festival Republic, which co-promotes Wireless alongside Live Nation, had previously spoken out to call West’s past antisemitic comments “abhorrent”, but urged people to “offer some forgiveness”.
West’s initial apology letter saw him open up about a “four-month-long manic episode of psychotic, paranoid and impulsive behaviour that destroyed [his] life”, admitting that he “didn’t want to be here anymore” on some occasions. Ye also shared details of his bipolar type-1 diagnosis, which he’d dismissed early last year. At the time, he said it was “really a case of autism”.
West kicked off his 2026 world tour in Los Angeles, California, at the start of this month.
He has also confirmed dates in New Delhi, India (May 23), Istanbul, Turkey (May 30), Arnhem, the Netherlands (June 6, 8), Chorzów, Poland (June 19), Reggio Emilia, Italy (July 18), Madrid, Spain (July 30), and Loulé, Portugal (August 7).
