Kanye West was slated to perform in Saint Petersburg, Russia on October 10 and 11. Overall, these shows were generating some controversy as fans were unsure if Ye would have to placate the Russian government. Especially when you consider the current war with Ukraine.
The show was also supposed to take place at Gazprom Arena, which holds 80,000 people. According to Billboard, the arena has made it crystal clear that these shows are not actually happening. In a post on Instagram, they said they “did not sign any contracts for the stadium rent for the event.”
“There is no such agreement,” the venue said. “Accordingly, the concert cannot take place on our site.”
Kanye West Is No Longer Going To Russia
Say Agency, the promoter for the event, has released a statement. They claim that they were blindsided by the arena's announcement. In their eyes, the shows are not canceled. Instead, they are attempting to contract the venue so that Ye can get his concerts back on track.
“We learned about [it] at the same time as you did, through the media,” Say Agency reportedly said on Telegram. “As of now, the Ye concert has not been canceled. We are trying to contact the venue to find out the reason for the post and resolve the issue. We will keep you updated.”
It remains to be seen whether or not Ye's team will be able to find a solution. These kinds of hiccups have not been uncommon for West. His controversial nature has made it difficult for various cities and countries to embrace him. For instance, his recent ban in the UK prevented him from performing at the Wireless Festival.
