The rapper formerly known as Kanye West's attempts to mount a European comeback have hit another roadblock.
Ye will no longer perform in Prague next month after the venue slated to host the show ended its agreement with the event's organizer, according to multiple reports.
The concert had been scheduled for July 25 at Chuchle Arena Prague, a horse-racing venue on the outskirts of the Czech capital. However, arena director Zuzana Rambová confirmed that the venue had severed ties with promoter Hugo Production, the company behind the event.
"We terminated the organizer's contract," Rambová told Czech outlet PrahaIN.
Rambová did not provide a specific explanation for the decision, though she suggested communication issues with the promoter played a role. According to the outlet, she said the organizer was difficult to reach and unable to provide clear answers on several matters related to the event.
The promoter has not yet issued an official statement regarding the cancellation.
The Prague show had sparked controversy from the moment it was announced in April. Several politicians publicly opposed the performance, citing Ye's history of antisemitic remarks and previous statements praising Adolf Hitler.
Despite the backlash, Rambová had previously argued that the artist should still be allowed to perform, even if she disagreed with some of his views.
The canceled show was organized by Slovak promoter Hugo Varga, who also attempted to bring Ye to Slovakia in 2025 as part of the Rubicon Festival. That event ultimately collapsed after protests and logistical problems forced the rapper to withdraw.
Prague is only the latest stop on a difficult European tour cycle for Ye.
In recent months, planned appearances in France, Poland, Italy, and other countries have either been postponed or canceled amid concerns over his past comments and public pressure from politicians and advocacy groups.
A proposed appearance at the United Kingdom's Wireless Festival was also scrapped after reports that Ye was denied a visa earlier this year.
Still, the rapper has managed to perform in select markets. He drew large crowds for two shows in the Netherlands earlier this month after Dutch authorities declined to block the events, despite calls from lawmakers and protests outside the venue. He also performed in Istanbul last month.
The controversy surrounding the artist dates back to 2022, when he made a series of antisemitic comments that led to widespread backlash and the loss of numerous business partnerships.
In 2025, Ye issued a public apology, saying he had abandoned those beliefs and attributing many of his past statements to untreated bipolar disorder and unresolved trauma from a car accident.
In April of this year, West reposted a clip from Ray Daniels praising his comeback that featured an antisemitic stereotype about Jews controlling financial institutions.
Daniels said that influential figures in finance and corporate spaces didn’t want to support West, saying, “all those guys that run Morgan Stanley, run this bank, totally didn’t want your money.”
