Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has suffered a fresh blow amid an already deteriorating public image.
His much-anticipated show scheduled for November 29 in São Paulo, Brazil, has officially been cancelled following weeks of uncertainty.
The Bully singer first announced the concert on Instagram on July 1, writing “Ye Live in Brasil.” Fans had since been eagerly awaiting updates, especially as doubts grew about whether he would actually take the stage.
Those concerns intensified when the original venue, the Interlagos Racetrack, terminated its agreement in October 2025. Moreover, the mayor of São Paulo later declared that the city would not provide a public space for the performance.
Adding to the chaos, the São Paulo State Public Prosecutor’s Office warned that the controversial rapper could face immediate arrest if he performed songs, made comments, or displayed imagery that apologises for or promotes Nazism.
With venue problems mounting with legal warnings, fans were left wondering if the concert would go ahead. Days before the scheduled date, many flooded Ye’s Instagram comments begging him not to cancel but only to receive a devastating update: the show was already scrapped.
On Thursday, November 20, organisers issued an official statement, confirming the cancellation and explaining that they were unable to secure any viable venue.
“With great regret, we announce that the concert of artist Kanye West (YE), scheduled for November 29, 2025, in São Paulo, will not be held,” they said. “Unfortunately, the authorization to use the Interlagos Racetrack has been revoked unilaterally by the public administration, completely escaping our performing sphere.”
The teams added that despite their best efforts to meet the 48-year-old’s extensive requirements and high production costs, circumstances made the event impossible to deliver.
“In addition to the cancellation of the enclosure contract, it became clear in recent weeks that the environment and political will would not allow the spectacle to take place in this municipality, leaving us with no other alternative,” the statement continued.
Despite the setback, organisers encouraged fans not to lose hope, promising they would continue trying to bring Ye’s show to Brazil.
Ticketholders were told that their current passes would remain valid for a future date, while those seeking refunds could request them.
The Stronger hitmaker knows how to remain in the headlines. Earlier this year he made waves on social media with his unfiltered social media rants, controversial red-carpet appearances and outings with wife Bianca Censori.
Currently, his ongoing tensions with ex-wife Kim Kardashian, mother of his four children is also attracting views.
At the beginning of this year, the 24-time Grammy winner sparked a wave of controversy before disappearing from the spotlight for months only to emerge with a surprise appearance on stage in Japan.
His most recent live performance was an unexpected cameo at Travis Scott’s concert in Japan in November.
Prior to that, Ye held a Vultures listening event and headlined a show in Shanghai earlier in the year.
