UK Music Festival Sponsorship Deal Collapses Amid Controversy over Kanye West's Headlining Slot. Pepsi has become the latest company to pull out of a UK music festival that is set to feature Kanye West as the headlining act, following criticism from opposition leader Keir Starmer and other critics. The controversy centers around a song by rapper Milo Yiannopoulos, who is also scheduled to perform at the event, titled 'Heil Hitler'. The song's lyrics and title have sparked widespread outrage, with many accusing the artist of promoting hate speech. The UK government may also block West's entry into the country under new powers that allow authorities to deny visas to individuals deemed not conducive to the public good, given that he has not yet applied for a visa.
Sponsor pulls out after Keir Starmer calls decision to book rapper who wrote song titled Heil Hitler ‘deeply concerning’Pepsi has said it is withdrawing its sponsorship of a UK music festival that is due to be headlined by Kanye West after Keir Starmer joined criticism of the event.The musician is understood to have not yet made an application to come to Britain and could be blocked under powers allowing the authorities to do so if his presence is deemed not conducive to the public good. Continue reading...
