Australia Cancels Kanye West’s Visa Over Controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ Song

 

Kanye West's visa has been cancelled by the Australian government.

 

The country took the decision following the release of his song titled “Heil Hitler”.

 

In a statement on Tuesday, the Australian governemnt's Home Affiars Minister said the country doesn't support such a song that promotes Nazi ideology.

 

The song, released in May, came months after a series of antisemitic statements by West on social media, including remarks such as “I love Hitler” and “I’m a Nazi,” posted on platform X.

 

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke told newsmen that although West’s previous comments had not initially affected his visa status, the release of the new song prompted a fresh review.

 

“We have enough problems in this country already without deliberately importing bigotry,” he added.

 

West, who is married to Australian architect Bianca Censori, has longstanding ties to Australia and was a regular visitor before the visa revocation. However, Burke’s office declined to confirm the exact date the visa was canceled.

 

The decision follows a string of recent entry bans by Australia, including those imposed last month on pro-Israel influencer Hillel Fuld and in October on U.S. conservative commentator Candace Owens.