UK prime minister criticizes London festival for booking Kanye West

Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern about planned London concerts by US rapper Kanye West, citing the artist's history of antisemitic outbursts and a song titled "Heil Hitler".

Published Apr 5, 2026, 8:21 AM EDT | WFMZZ

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about planned concerts in London by US rapper Kanye West. Starmer cited West's history of antisemitic outbursts and a song released called "Heil Hitler."

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UK prime minister criticizes London festival for booking Kanye West

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