Kanye West has postponed his scheduled concert in Marseille, France, following indications that French authorities were preparing to block the event over concerns tied to his past public statements.
The performance, billed for June 11, 2026, at the Orange Vélodrome stadium in Marseille, was part of the artist’s planned European tour. However, the show has now been delayed “until further notice,” according to a statement West shared on social media.
“After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice,” West said. He added: “I take full responsibility for what’s mine, but I don’t want to put my fans in the middle of it.”
The decision follows reports that France’s Interior Ministry, led by Laurent Nuñez, had been considering a formal ban on the concert.
According to French media and statements cited by AFP, officials were exploring “all possibilities” to prevent the event from going ahead. A source close to the ministry said the government was “highly determined” to act.
Local authorities in Marseille had also raised concerns about potential public unrest and security risks around the event.
The situation is linked to a series of controversies involving the West over recent years. The artist has faced criticism for antisemitic, racist, and pro-Nazi remarks made in interviews, music releases, and social media posts.
In 2022, he wrote on social media that he would go “death con 3 on Jewish people.” Later that year, he stated in an interview that he saw “good things about Hitler.” In 2025, he released a song titled Heil Hitler and sold merchandise featuring Nazi imagery.
These incidents have led to increasing scrutiny of his public appearances, particularly in Europe.
The Marseille postponement comes shortly after the United Kingdom denied West entry into the country, leading to the cancellation of his planned headline performance at the Wireless Festival in London.
The UK Home Office said the decision was based on the assessment that his presence would not be “conducive to the public good.”
In recent months, West has sought to return to mainstream public activity. In a January 2026 statement, he wrote: “I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people,” adding that he had previously “lost touch with reality.”
Following the Marseille decision, he told fans: “My fans are everything to me. Looking forward to the next shows.”
As of this report time, the Marseille concert remains postponed indefinitely, and the French authorities have not issued a final public ban. Other European tour dates in countries such as Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands remain on West’s official schedule.
