Brazil would have been another one of the countries that doesn’t want Kanye to show, after controversies involving anti-Semitism: “absolutely no chance”
After Europe, Australia, countries in Asia and the Middle East, the Brazil may have joined the list of places that don’t want shows with Kanye West. At least that’s what the The US Sunaccording to which Brazilian producers were avoiding booking the singer’s shows, due to the anti-Semitic speeches he made last year.
According to the website, a well-known Brazilian entertainment source assured that there is “absolutely no chance” of West performing in Brazil.
Still according to the report, Ye would be interested in replicating the format of the iconic free presentation of Rolling Stones for one million people on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, in 2006. A fountain of The US Sun would have confirmed that the proposal was immediately rejected, for security reasons, but also for Kanye’s image:
“Kanye’s image is very controversial. No one wants to be linked to him and his recent controversies.”
Outburst on the networks
In February, the rapper said on his Instagram profile that he was having problems booking arenas. He added: “And you know why that happens.” Ye even compared the moment he is living in with the life of Elvis Presley: “It’s been a year since I was allowed to perform,” he wrote. “It looks like an Elvis Presley movie.”
Still according to West, the only arena he would have managed to book so far would have been the United Center, in Chicago, his hometown. “We just sold out the United Center in seven minutes, and I just want to express to everyone out there to see if there’s anyone who can help with this. It’s the only arena I had access to last year,” he said.
“And when I call, people say there’s no upside for me and you know why that happens,” he added, seemingly hinting that he’s been put on the unwanted list. “So if there’s anyone who can help with this, please Please help”, he concluded.
About six hours after the outburst, the singer posted stories implying that the appeal had had an effect. West posted a screenshot of a text message from his booking manager, which read: “An insane amount of calls from all over the world. We will send new offers and availability tomorrow.”
Source: Rollingstone
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