San Antonio Mayor Urges Canceling Ye's July 4 Alamodome Concert as 6 Council Members Back It
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Updated · FOX 7 Austin · Jun 23
San Antonio Mayor Urges Canceling Ye's July 4 Alamodome Concert as 6 Council Members Back It
3 articles · Updated · FOX 7 Austin · Jun 23
Summary
July 4 is the flashpoint: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said Ye should not perform at San Antonio's city-owned Alamodome, citing his record of hate speech and antisemitic comments.
The Jewish Federation of San Antonio echoed that demand, arguing the issue is not Ye's right to speak but whether taxpayer-supported facilities should host and elevate him.
Six city council members signaled the concert will likely proceed, condemning antisemitism while rejecting cancellation and pointing to an estimated $1.7 million in city revenue.
Tampa faces a similar fight, with Sen. Rick Scott urging cancellation of Ye's two Raymond James Stadium shows over the use of public resources.
Abroad, Ye has already lost July shows in Italy and a Wireless Festival appearance in London after a UK visa ban, despite a January Wall Street Journal apology.