Ye, previously known as Kanye West, pictured in 2019 via Associated PressOrganisers of the Wireless music festival have spoken out as the controversy over Ye’s upcoming headlining slot continues to grow. Last week, it was announced that the Grammy-winning rapper – formerly known as Kanye West – would be headlining all three nights of Wireless at London’s Finsbury Park over the summer. “I owe a huge apology once again for everything that I said that hurt the Jewish and Black communities in particular. “As a public figure, so many people follow and listen to my every word. It’s important that they realise and understand what side of history that I want to stand on.”

Source: Huffington Post April 07, 2026 08:37 UTC