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Ye Headlines Russia Amid Controversy | Hip-Hop News

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is set to headline two sold-out shows in St. Petersburg this October at Russia’s massive Gazprom Arena — a rare Western pop spectacle amid geopolitical tensions. Tickets, ranging from $105 to $1,800, flew off shelves, making him one of the few major Western artists performing in Russia since the Ukraine conflict began. While rumors swirled about a potential meeting with Putin, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov swiftly denied any such plans, calling celebrity meet-ups outside their purview. The move comes amid Ye’s turbulent reputation in the West…

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