Italy’s Hellwatt Faces a Test as Kanye West Controversy Looms After UK Entry Ban
TL;DR
Britain canceled Kanye West’s entry over antisemitic remarks, casting a spotlight on his July appearance at Italy’s Hellwatt Festival in Reggio Emilia as local unions and officials weigh the implications of hosting an artist tied to controversy, while organizers note his apology and bipolar disorder and say Italy’s government will ultimately decide.
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