Kanye offers to meet Jewish community in UK after Wireless Festival controversy | BBC News

Kanye West has said he "would be grateful" to meet members of the Jewish community in the UK after controversy over his headline booking at this year's Wireless Festival.

In a statement, the Board of Deputies of British Jews said it was "willing" to meet the rapper, on the condition that he pulls out of his planned performances at Wireless.

For almost half a decade, West has caused outrage for a string of antisemitic, racist and pro-Nazi comments. He released a song called Heil Hitler and sold merchandise featuring the swastika.

Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic which organises the event, admitted that Festival Republic had failed to consult with Jewish communities in the UK before making the booking.

He added, "We will have our hands on the microphone controls at all times. I've done that many times in the past."

In a statement, the rapper, now known as Ye, said, "I know words aren't enough," adding that "I'll have to show change through my actions. If you're open, I'm here."

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