Kanye West’s Comeback Suffers a Blow as Britain Bars Him From Headlining London Festival

The organizers of the annual London-based Wireless Festival called off the event Tuesday, citing Britain’s refusal to let West enter the country.

Kanye West, also known as Ye, arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. — Kanye West, also known as Ye, arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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Apr 7, 2026, 12:44 PM ET