A major music festival has been canceled after a controversial rapper was denied entry to the country in which the event is being held. Wireless Festival was canceled after Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, was barred Tuesday from entering the U.K. after a backlash over his history of antisemitic remarks. The festival’s cancellation was announced on X in a statement that read, “As a result of the Home Office banning Ye from entering the United Kingdom, Wireless Festival has been forced to cancel. All ticket holders will receive an automatic full refund.” The annual three-day music event...
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