Italy has prohibited two concerts featuring American rap artists Kanye West and Travis Scott in July in Reggio Emilia, citing concerns over public order and security. Ye, also known as West, has faced numerous cancellations in Europe due to past antisemitic comments and the use of Nazi imagery. Scott has also come under scrutiny following a tragic crowd crush at Astroworld festival in Houston last year. The decision to cancel the concerts came after requests from consumer group CODACONS and the Jewish community in Modena and Reggio Emilia, with concerns raised over Ye in particular. The close timing of the shows, the anticipated large influx of spectators, and the risk of protests were all factors in the ban. Ye has faced similar entry denials in the UK and France but has continued to perform in other countries. There has been no immediate response from Ye, Scott, or the event organizers in Italy.
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