Kanye West cancels South Korea concert amid renewed controversies

The rapper Kanye West (now Ye), who has become an icon of disgrace and controversy, has shocked fans again by changing his name. This time it's 'Ye Ye.'

The British Daily Mail reported on the 10th (local time) that Kanye West recently listed himself as 'Ye Ye' in business documents. This marks his second name change since he renamed himself 'Ye' in 2021. Although there has been no official announcement, he is currently using this name on documents. The documents include his enterprise Yeezy Apparel and Getting Out Our Dreams Inc.

This name change is interpreted as more than just a simple title change. He recently publicly declared, 'I am breaking away from anti-Semitism.' On May 22, he wrote on social media, 'I love everyone. I hope the pain I caused is forgiven by God.' He added, 'I wanted to FaceTime with my kids again. So, I reject Nazis.'

However, his past statements still weigh heavily. Last month, he released a single titled 'Hail Hitler' on the anniversary of the victory in World War II (May 8), igniting controversy over anti-Semitism and praise for Nazis. Major platforms, including Spotify, immediately blocked the song.

In the song, Ye expressed himself as a 'reflection of a villain' with lyrics such as 'I became a Nazi because you don’t understand my feelings' and 'I am the villain.' This statement has inflicted a fatal blow not only on his fans but also on his public image.

The repercussions reached Korea as well.

Initially scheduled for the 31st of last month at Incheon Munhak Stadium, his first solo concert 'YE Concert: BULLY' was abruptly canceled. The organizer Coupang Play stated, 'Due to recent controversies, we regret to announce the cancellation of the concert.' Sales of upcoming Yeezy brand merchandise have also been suspended.

Meanwhile, Ye has frequently mentioned difficulties in communicating with his four children amid custody conflicts following his divorce from model and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian. According to TMZ, he is reported to be paying around $200,000 in child support each month.

It remains uncertain whether the upcoming 11th studio album 'BULLY,' set to release on the 15th, will contain anti-Semitic lyrics.

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