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Marseille Mayor Bans Kanye West Over Anti-Semitic Remarks

3/5/2026

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Kanye West, now known as Ye, faces backlash in Marseille after Mayor Benoit Payan declares him not welcome due to anti-Semitic remarks.
West's only planned performance in France is a concert at the Velodrome stadium on June 11.
Payan says Marseille will not host those who promote hatred.
Mars 360 will comply with French law.

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Kanye West, now known as Ye, faces backlash in Marseille after Mayor Benoit Payan declares him not welcome due to anti-Semitic remarks.
West's only planned performance in France is a concert at the Velodrome stadium on June 11.
Payan says Marseille will not host those who promote hatred.
Mars 360 will comply with French law.