Kanye West has been barred from entering Australia after releasing “Heil Hitler,” a music that praises Adolf Hitler and promotes Nazi ideology.

The choice to revoke his visa adopted a swift overview of the monitor’s inflammatory content material. Australia’s Minister for Dwelling Affairs, Tony Burke, confirmed the transfer on Wednesday, July 2. Burke pointed to West’s history of offensive remarks and the antisemitic themes within the music as key causes for the ban.

“He’s made loads of offensive statements, and my officers reassessed them as soon as this music appeared,” Burke instructed the Australian Broadcasting Company.

The monitor, which samples a 1935 Hitler speech, has been faraway from main streaming platforms after human rights teams and political leaders condemned it. Critics say West’s music tries to unfold antisemitism underneath the duvet of creative expression.

West had utilized for a lower-tier visa, reportedly to go to household. His spouse, Bianca Censori, was born and raised in Melbourne, the place her household nonetheless lives.

Burke mentioned officers reviewed the regulation and located West’s actions clashed with Australia’s values. “If you happen to’re going to advertise Nazism, we don’t want that right here,” he mentioned. He added that the nation faces sufficient challenges with out importing extra hatred.

The minister didn’t say whether or not the ban is everlasting. He confused that visa choices are made individually and that Australia will proceed to dam hate speech at its borders.

The backlash has unfold past Australia. In Slovakia, 1000’s have signed a petition urging Rubicon Competition to drop West from its lineup.

The petition calls him “one of many world’s most distinguished antisemites” and notes the monitor’s launch on the eightieth anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat. Activists warn that his look might appeal to extremists and gas hate-based ideology.

As outrage grows, Kanye West’s future bookings face heightened scrutiny.