Kanye West’s St. Petersburg concerts are officially canceled. Ticket refunds begin October 12.

Rapper Kanye West's planned concerts in St. Petersburg for October have been officially canceled, according to event organizer Say Agency. Ticket refunds will commence on October 12, the organizers announced. Say Agency had previously stated that the concerts were scheduled for October 10 and 11 at Gazprom Arena. However, the stadium later revealed that no agreement had been signed for the rental, rendering the concerts impossible to hold.

Reports from St. Petersburg media suggest that the performances did not receive approval from high-ranking officials. On September 30, media outlets reported that police were probing Say Agency for potential fraud. Fans had purchased tickets priced up to 160,000 rubles for the concerts in Russia. Many are now seeking guidance on how to receive their refunds.

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