Kanye West Adds Russia to Comeback Tour

Kanye West is set to perform at two concerts in St. Petersburg, Russia, as part of his ongoing comeback tour in October. The 70,000-capacity Gazprom Arena will host the shows on October 10th and 11th, with ticket prices ranging from 15,000 ₽ ($176) to 225,000 ₽ ($2,650). The announcement of the Russia tour has sparked controversy in the country, as lawmaker Nikolay Novichkov has called for foreign artists to express support for Russia's war against Ukraine before performing there.

Novichkov stated that if Ye does not meet this requirement, he will raise the issue of canceling the concerts and initiate a review of West's past statements praising Adolf Hitler, potentially leading to prosecution. This adds to the tour's turbulent history, which includes called-off dates in India, the UK, France, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, and Brazil due to security concerns and backlash over West's past behavior, including antisemitic remarks and controversial actions.