Kanye West was not permitted to perform at the FC Basel soccer team’s stadium in Switzerland.
A representative from the team explained to Reuters on Saturday, April 18, that they had received a request and evaluated it. “After a thorough review, we decided against proceeding with the project, as it does not align with our values and we cannot support providing a platform for the artist in question within this context.”
FC Basel is responsible for managing events at their stadium, St. Jakob-Park. Swiss newspapers reported that West, 48, had requested to headline a concert there in June.
West has not yet commented on the cancellation of the Switzerland concert. Us Weekly has reached out for his response.
In the U.K., West was banned from performing at the Wireless Festival earlier this month due to his previous antisemitic statements, leading to the festival’s cancellation.
A spokesperson for the event stated on April 7, “The Home Office has revoked Ye’s ETA, preventing him from entering the United Kingdom. Consequently, the Wireless Festival is canceled and all ticket holders will receive refunds. As with all Wireless Festivals, multiple stakeholders were consulted prior to booking Ye and no concerns were raised at that time.”
The statement added, “All forms of antisemitism are repugnant, and we acknowledge the profound and personal impact these issues have caused. Ye has recognized that words alone are insufficient, and despite this, he still hopes to initiate a dialogue with the Jewish community in the U.K.”
Following the Wireless cancellation, West extended an offer to “meet and listen” with Jewish community members in London.
“I’ve been monitoring the discussions around Wireless and wish to address it directly,” the artist stated. “My sole intention is to visit London and deliver a performance of transformation, fostering unity, peace, and love through my music.”
Following his mental health crisis, Kanye West engaged in a rare interview in which he again expressed remorse for his troubling behavior but avoided answering specific questions. West, 48, consented to an email interview with Vanity Fair where he discussed his bipolar diagnosis and previous antisemitic remarks, stating, “When you’re manic, […]”
West was previously barred from Instagram in 2022 after making several derogatory and false statements about Jewish individuals. He issued a public apology earlier this year.
In an open letter published by the Wall Street Journal in January, West wrote, “In early 2025, I experienced a four-month manic episode marked by psychotic, paranoid, and impulsive behavior that devastated my life.” He attributed his actions to his bipolar disorder, noting, “Bipolar type-1 involves disconnected moments — many I cannot recall — leading to poor judgment and reckless actions that often feel like an out-of-body experience.”
West concluded, “I am deeply sorry and ashamed of my actions during that period and am dedicated to accountability, treatment, and meaningful change. This does not excuse my behavior. I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.”
