Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK

The UK government has denied Kanye West's request to enter the country, following controversy surrounding his planned headlining performance at this summer's Wireless Festival in London.

The Home Office informed the BBC that the rapper submitted an application to travel to the UK via an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) yesterday.

The decision to refuse permission was made on the grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good.

For nearly half a decade, West has sparked outrage with a string of antisemitic, racist, and pro-Nazi comments.

Source: BBC