Ye to play two shows in St Petersburg
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, will perform two sold‑out shows at St Petersburg's Gazprom Arena this October, with ticket prices reported between 9,000 and 160,000 roubles and the venue holding about 70,000. The booking is notable as the largest Western star appearance in Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and comes amid the musician's attempt to rehabilitate his image after antisemitic and pro‑Nazi statements, a January apology, and wide cancellations of European dates, including denial of entry to the UK. The concerts revive debate over artists touring Russia and the limits of public and commercial responses.
Ye will play two sold-out concerts in St Petersburg in October
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Ye made antisemitic and pro‑Nazi remarks from 2022 that led to suspensions and brand…
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