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UK blocks Ye; Wireless Festival cancels entirely

Home Office revoked Kanye West's travel permit as inconsistent with 'public good.' The July 10–12 Wireless festival—where he headlined all three days—went fully cancelled and refunded in early April, as sponsors bolted.

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