Italian authorities have cancelled concerts by Kanye West (Ye) and Travis Scott scheduled for 17 and 18 July at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, citing public order and safety concerns. The decision followed requests from the local Jewish community and consumer group CODACONS, due to West’s history of antisemitic remarks and the risk of counter-demonstrations. The close timing of the events and expected large crowds were also factors. Scott’s 2021 Astroworld Festival, where 10 people died in a crowd crush, contributed to safety concerns. The cancellations follow earlier bans in the UK, France, Poland, and Switzerland. West has apologised for past statements, attributing them to untreated bipolar disorder, and continues to perform in countries like the Netherlands and Turkey, where no legal barriers exist. No immediate comment has been issued by the artists or organisers.

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