# Kanye West Heads to Europe Amid Backlash

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Podcast: [Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hip-hop-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7635865)
Published: 2026-05-30T17:06:33+00:00
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Kanye West is set to perform in Arnhem, Netherlands, in June 2026, defying widespread backlash and becoming one of the few European nations willing to host him — while the UK, France, and Poland have canceled or banned his shows. Dutch officials found no legal grounds to block him, despite his controversial past, even as he recently apologized in the Wall Street Journal, blaming erratic behavior on a bipolar-manic episode. Meanwhile, European dates in Georgia, Albania, Spain, and Portugal remain scheduled, and he’s already drawn massive crowds in India and Turkey. In the U.S., his Florida shows face little opposition, highlighting a stark contrast in how Europe and America are handling his global tour. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c3d37a91e7f7169c

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