Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty

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What happened

Chaos has surrounded the St Petersburg shows since the stadium said it had not agreed to host the rapper.

Key facts

  • Chaos has surrounded the St Petersburg shows since the stadium said it had not agreed to host the rapper.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:13:28 UTC.

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