A concert by the U.S. rapper Kanye West, who was supposed to perform on July 18 in Reggio Emilia in northern Italy, has been banned on public safety grounds, the authorities said. The prefect of the province, Salvatore Angieri, said the decision was made following requests from bodies including the…

Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.

Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.

Rapper, also known as Ye, has faced bans across Europe following years of antisemitic activity; Authorities also cancel concert by rapper Travis Scott amid fears of crowd violence

Rapper, also known as Ye, has faced bans across Europe following years of antisemitic activity; authorities also cancel concert by rapper Travis Scott amid fears of crowd violence