Controversial Kanye West Concerts in Russia Cancelled Definitively
Both October dates scheduled in St. Petersburg have been cancelled as authorities investigate the organizers for alleged fraud.
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The controversial concerts that American rapper Kanye West had planned to perform in Russia have been definitively cancelled, according to Say Agency, the Moscow-based organizing agency.
Both dates, scheduled for October in St. Petersburg, will not go ahead. The cancellation comes amid a Russian authorities investigation into the event organizers for alleged fraud.
Ongoing investigation
According to Say Agency, authorities are examining the organizers' role in ticket sales and event management, although the specific charges under investigation have not been publicly detailed.
It has not yet been announced whether the concerts could be rescheduled for another date or whether ticket buyers will receive refunds.
Sources
- Finalmente cancelan los controvertidos conciertos de Kanye West en Rusia — Euronews (Español)
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