Kanye West, now performing as Ye, recently faced a UK performer visa ban over his past controversial statements, sparking fears that other EU nations might follow suit and block his tours. Promoters and fans braced for a Europe-wide shutdown after the UK snub, but the Netherlands has bucked the trend, paving the way for two huge GelreDome shows in Arnhem. Now, Candace Owens is celebrating this breakthrough.

Candace Owens is cheering Kanye West's European comeback, reposting news of his approved Netherlands gigs with a proud Dutch flag emoji. Dutch asylum minister Bart van den Woerkom confirmed no entry ban exists based on known info, greenlighting two massive GelreDome shows in Arnhem on June 6 and 8.

This triumph follows the UK's recent performer visa denial amid Kanye West's controversial history, but the Netherlands welcomes the rap icon's return to a 41,000-capacity venue. Owens, a longtime Kanye West defender, has stood by him through thick and thin. She praised his brave mental health disclosures post-2016 hospitalization and downplayed his 2022 DEFCON 3 as non-antisemitic.

She has called their bond unbreakable, vowing she will always defend him on podcasts, even as Kanye West distanced himself from politics in 2018 while once tweeting love for her thinking. Their alliance peaked in 2023-2026 amid Kanye West's Adidas fallout and apologies. Owens insisted she supports Kanye West being Kanye West.

While Candace Owens celebrates the Netherlands greenlight, the UK maintains a firm stance on the controversy.

UK Prime Minister condemns Kanye West's headline slot

The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reignited his zero-tolerance stance on antisemitism, publicly blasting Kanye West's planned headline slot at the Wireless Festival and endorsing the Home Office's swift decision to deny the rapper entry. The immigration authority ruled that Kanye West's presence would not be conducive to the public good, revoking his performer visa in a formal review.

Starmer took to social media, declaring West should never have been invited and vowing his Labour government will not stop confronting the poison of antisemitism, always prioritizing public safety and national values. Festival organizers faced backlash for booking the controversial artist despite his history of inflammatory remarks.

This crackdown echoes broader EU scrutiny post-Kanye West's Adidas fallout and apologies, underscoring Britain's firm line on hate speech. Candace Owens's celebration of Kanye West's Netherlands performances after the UK ban shows divided European responses to his comeback. Her support highlights loyal fan backing amid political and corporate pushback in the UK.

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Written by

Pratham Gurung

Edited by

Adiba Nizami