Australia revokes Kanye Wests visa over Heil Hitler tune: We do not want that

Kanye West, aka Ye, denied entry to Australia after releasing ...

Jul 02, 2025 08:53 PM IST

Australia has cancelled Ye’s visa after the rapper launched a Nazi-themed tune.

Australia has canceled Ye’s visa following the discharge of his observe Heil Hitler, which sparked widespread backlash for selling Nazi ideology. The controversial rapper, previously often called Kanye West, uploaded the tune to streaming platforms and social media in May, reported Reuters. Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed the cancellation on Wednesday, noting that although the 48-year-old’s previous remarks had not led to the transfer, the newest tune pressured a evaluate of his visa.

File picture of Kanye West(AP)

“It was a decrease degree (visa) and the officers nonetheless seemed on the regulation and mentioned you are going to have a tune and promote that type of Nazism, we do not want that in Australia. We have sufficient issues on this nation already with out intentionally importing bigotry,” Burke informed ABC.

Kanye West’s previous controversies

This is just not Ye’s first brush with controversy over antisemitic rhetoric. His on-line posts, together with statements like “I really like Hitler” and “I’m a Nazi,” made headlines the world over months earlier than Heil Hitler was launched.

According to Reuters, again then, Australian authorities didn’t transfer to limit his journey. But with the discharge of a observe overtly referencing Adolf Hitler, officers mentioned it crossed a line. The new tune revived sturdy criticism from Jewish teams and civil society organisations in Australia. Many referred to as for agency motion, saying platforms with world attain shouldn’t be used to unfold hate.

Marriage to Australian architect didn’t assist his case

Ye has private hyperlinks to Australia. He has visited the nation a number of occasions following his marriage to Melbourne-born architect Bianca Censori in December 2022. But Burke made it clear that having household within the nation didn’t override issues in regards to the rapper’s conduct.

The actual date of the visa cancellation was not disclosed. Ye’s administration has not responded to media requests for a remark to date.

Australia has taken comparable motion earlier than. In October 2024, conservative American commentator Candace Owens was denied entry. At the time, Burke reportedly mentioned, “Australia’s nationwide curiosity is greatest served when Candace Owens is some place else.”

FAQs:

Q1. Why was Ye’s Australian visa cancelled?

His visa was cancelled after the discharge of his tune “Heil Hitler,” which promotes Nazism.

Q2. What position did Tony Burke play within the resolution?

The Home Affairs Minister confirmed officers reassessed Ye’s visa after the observe was launched.

Q3. Has Ye visited Australia earlier than?

Yes, he has household ties in Australia and married Australian architect Bianca Censori in 2022.

This fall. Was this the primary time Australia cancelled a visa over hate speech?

No. In 2024, conservative influencer Candace Owens was additionally denied entry.

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