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Australia cancels Ye’s visa over controversial song

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Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. Image: Instagram via @yesblackballsy Australia has revoked the visa of American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, following the release of his controversial song Heil Hitler, which promotes Nazism. The decision was announced by Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke on Wednesday. Ye released the song in May, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat in World War II. The track glorifies Adolf Hitler and has been widely condemned for its antisemitic content. Burke explained that although Ye had made offensive...

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