Kanye West, now known as Ye, is reportedly determined to perform in the UK again after being denied a visa for the Wireless festival earlier this year. The rapper faced backlash for antisemitic comments, which he has since apologised for, attributing them to a mental health episode linked to bipolar disorder.
An insider told The Sun that West is willing to work with authorities to demonstrate his changed behaviour. 'He knows that it takes time to convince and persuade authorities but is willing to work with them so that they have a better understanding of his prior bipolar episode,' the source said.
The Home Office refused West a UK visa, leading to the cancellation of the Wireless festival. This also derailed much of his European tour, with shows in France, Poland, and Switzerland scrapped. However, concerts in the US, Albania, Spain, and Portugal are still scheduled.
West has publicly apologised, including in a Wall Street Journal advert and on X, stating: 'I know it takes time to understand the sincerity of my commitment to make amends.' He added, 'My fans are everything to me.'
Since the controversy, West has been seen with his wife Bianca Censori at events such as Art Basel, where she exhibited her artwork. The couple, married in 2022, have been photographed dining in Switzerland and Italy, with Censori often wearing revealing outfits, which she has described as 'living her artwork'.
