Kanye West is planning a major tour but claims he’s struggling to book venues seemingly over his antisemitic rants.
Ye took to Instagram Tuesday (February 6) to complain about the issue, revealing he had no problem selling tickets to an upcoming Chicago listening party for his and Ty Dolla $ign’s new album, Vultures.
According to Kanye West, United Centre was the only establishment willing to work with him over the last 12 months.
“We just sold out the United Center in seven minutes,” he claimed in the video. “It’s the only arena that I had access to in the past year.”
West also asked for assistance in making a booking, insinuating he’s blacklisted because of his antisemitism controversies.
“When I call, people say there’s no avails for me, and you know why that is,” he added. “So if there’s anybody out there that can help with this, please do.”
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Kanye West followed up with a post on Instagram, comparing himself to Elvis.
“I have not been allowed to perform in a year,” he shared. “Feels like the Elvis Presley movie.”
Kanye West Considering Great Wall Of China Performance
It appears Kanye West’s PSA was successful, as he posted screenshots of multiple subsequent offers. One features an exchange with Freddie Gibbs to arrange a show at Petco Park in San Diego.
“I’m glad I put that video up talking about how they not giving me stadiums,” Ye said to Gibbs. “It will sell out like united centre,” Gibbs replied.
West plans to take the tour overseas as his messages with YesJulz reveal. She shared a list of “iconic international venue options that would love to have you.” The trio of landmark locations included the Great Wall of China and the Giza Pyramids. Another suggestion was the Brazilian mountain Corcovado, the home of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue and the open-air Maracana Stadium.
Meanwhile, last week, Kanye West joined Travis Scott onstage on his Circus Maximum tour. He and Scott surprised fans at the Orlando show, performing some of their best-loved songs.