Gazprom Arena cancels Kanye West Russia gigs amid booking confusion
TL;DR
Saint Petersburg's Gazprom Arena says no rental agreement was signed for Kanye West's planned October concerts, effectively cancelling the two Russia gigs and making him the first major Western artist slated to perform there since the 2022 invasion. The Say Agency says the concerts were not canceled and they're seeking clarity, while there has been domestic backlash but no clear government intervention. West's antisemitic remarks in the past and his subsequent apology provide broader context for the controversy surrounding the booking.
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