The British government has blocked the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from entering the U.K. am the controversy over his antisemitic statements led to calls for planned headline performances at a major music festival to be canceled. LONDON (AP) — The rapper formerly known as Kanye West was barred Tuesday from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July, after a backlash over Ye’s history of antisemitic remarks. Festival organizers canceled the three-day outdoor event as a result of the travel ban and said those who had bought tickets would get refunds. Ye...
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