The American rapper had submitted an application to travel to Britain on Monday to headline the Wireless Festival, but it was refused on the grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good, the BBC cited the Home Office as saying.

The rapper has drawn significant criticism over his antisemitic and offensive remarks in recent years.

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about planned concerts in London by US rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts and released…