The concert of rapper Ye, also known as Kanye West, who was supposed to make his India debut, has been cancelled. Ye was earlier set to perform at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on May 23, following the rescheduling of the concert originally slated for March 29. The organisers of the event released a statement on Friday on Instagram, announcing the cancellation of the concert owing to security concerns raised by the Government of India.

Kanye West concert cancelled

On Friday, the organisers of the gig took to Instagram and wrote, “We are deeply disheartened to announce that Ye Live in India, scheduled for May 2026 in New Delhi, has been officially cancelled following security advisories and directives issued by the concerned government and law enforcement authorities amid the current high-alert situation in the capital. After months of planning and preparation for what was set to become one of the largest live productions ever attempted in India, the safety and well-being of attendees and the citizens of India remain the highest priority.”