Kanye West Visa Canceled Over Hitler Song
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Kanye West, the American rapper also known as Ye, has been blocked from entering Australia, following the release of a song which glorified the Nazi leader, Adolf Hitler.
Kanye West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Kanye West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Australia's home affairs minister Tony Burke revealed during an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that his department had cancelled West's visa.
Newsweek has reached out to the Australian Department of Home Affairs via email for comment.
The song, which is titled "Heil Hitler," was released in May, and was widely condemned at the time and banned from the majority of music platforms.
West's current wife, Bianca Censori, is Australian.
This article will be updated with more information.
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