American rapper Kanye West’s request to perform a free concert for his fans in Brazil has been firmly denied by the country’s government.
The controversial rapper, who had been planning a world tour that would take him as far as Australia and the Middle East, has found promoters and venues reluctant to engage with him.
According to reports, Kanye West had set his sights on Brazil, specifically hoping to perform a free concert on Rio De Janeiro’s famous Copacabana beach. This would have been a recreation of a moment from 2006 when the Rolling Stones performed there.
However, Brazilian authorities have rejected Kanye’s application for a concert. The reason given was his “controversial” image and recent antisemitic comments.
The decision has not only affected the free show on Copacabana but also other potential venues. Kanye had considered performing at Rio’s Maracena Stadium and the Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium, but both locations were also rejected.
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The refusal to deal with Kanye West extended beyond Rio. Promoters and local government in Sao Paolo, Salvador, and Belo Horizonte also declined to engage with the rapper. As of now, West has not commented on the failure to book a concert in the South American country.
In a bid to put together a world tour, West recently rehired former manager John Monopoly. However, the tour has struggled to get off the ground as major tour operators AEG and Live Nation refuse to work with him due to his antisemitic remarks in recent years. This series of events shows the challenges West faces in his professional endeavors due to his controversial image.
