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Kanye West announces tour dates in St Petersburg, Russia

The Guardian UK Tuesday 18 August 2026, 13:06 UTC By Pjotr Sauer 1 min read
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Musician, also known as Ye, will be most well-known western star to perform in country since it invaded UkraineYe, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, will perform two shows in St Petersburg this October, becoming the most well-known western star to play in Russia since its invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The artist has attracted controversy in recent years, with his antisemitic outbursts and expressions of sympathy towards nazism increasingly overshadowing his music and making some...

Musician, also known as Ye, will be most well-known western star to perform in country since it invaded Ukraine

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, will perform two shows in St Petersburg this October, becoming the most well-known western star to play in Russia since its invasion of Ukraine four years ago.

The artist has attracted controversy in recent years, with his antisemitic outbursts and expressions of sympathy towards nazism increasingly overshadowing his music and making some countries and venues uneasy about hosting his tour.

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