Australia Cancels Kanye West’s Visa Over Anti-Semitic Heil Hitler Song, Banning Hate Speech and Protecting Community Safety. Australia has taken the dramatic step of cancelling rapper Kanye West’s visa following the release of his highly offensive song that glorifies Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. The decision, revealed by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, marks a rare move to block a high-profile international artist on the grounds of hate speech. West, who legally changed his name to Ye, faced immediate backlash after independently releasing the track Heil Hitler in early May. The song’s lyrics and accompanying music video, which features men chanting the phrase and wearing animal skins, were widely condemned. Streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube promptly banned the song.
via ibtimes: Kanye West Officially Banned from Australia Following Shocking Nazi-Glorifying Song Controversy