Seoul: A scheduled concert by Kanye West in Seoul on May 31 has been canceled due to his new controversial song about Adolf Hitler that includes samples from one of the Nazi leader's speeches.
According to Anadolu Agency, the South Korean e-commerce company hosting the event, Coupang Play, announced the cancellation of the "Ye" South Korea concert due to "recent controversy." This controversy stems from West's song released on May 8, titled "Heil Hitler."
The song was released on Europe's Victory Day, a day that commemorates the allied forces' victory over Nazi Germany. The track includes the 'Heil Hitler' remark 13 times and features samples from a 1935 speech by Hitler.
On its Instagram account, Coupang Play further announced that West's "Yeezy" brand products have been discontinued as of Monday. The company also assured that refunds would be issued to ticket purchasers.