West announced this decision on the social network "X." "After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice," he wrote. West has been criticized for antisemitic remarks and expressions of admiration for Adolf Hitler. Additionally, Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan stated in March that West's performance in the city was unwelcome. "I refuse to let Marseille become a showcase for those who promote hatred and unapologetic Nazism. Kanye West is not welcome at the Vélodrome, our temple of living together and for all Marseillais." Furthermore, the United Kingdom denied the rapper entry into the country due to his outbursts, previous antisemitic comments, and celebration of Nazism. Last year, West released the song "Heil Hitler," several months after advertising a shirt with a swastika on his website. The song has been banned on all streaming platforms, and West apologized for his behavior, citing his brain injury and untreated bipolar disorder as reasons.