A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors

The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He's gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.

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NPR: A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors.

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A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors

NPR •published Apr 6, 2026, 1:20 AM UTC •fetched Apr 6, 2026, 1:26 AM UTC