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Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK by government

Video. Wireless Festival cancelled as government blocks Kanye West UK entry

Updated: 07/04/2026 - 15:53 GMT+2

Controversial American rapper Kanye 'Ye' West has been blocked from entering the UK to perform at the Wireless music festival after a mounting backlash over his planned summer headline slot. Now, the 2026 edition of the Wireless Festival has been axed.

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