Kanye West appeared to be making a career comeback following his recent headline performance at SoFi Stadium in L.A., where he left fans in awe with a stage that resembled the globe.. However, the resurgence isn’t widespread as several major sponsors have pulled out of the London Wireless Festival over his scheduled performance following his antisemitic comments.. Kanye West’s new album “Bully” has also been topping the charts since its late March release, but it remains to be seen how he emerges from the backlash.. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. Organizers for London’s Wireless Festival have seemingly been left scratching their heads following the backlash that has followed their decision to book Kanye West as the headline act for 3 nights of the event.. The “Donda” rapper has somewhat enjoyed a stateside career resurgence after his recent shows in L.A.’s SoFi Stadium drew more than 80,000 fans to see him perform.. However, the same cannot be said for his career across the pond, as major partners have distanced themselves from the London Wireless Festival scheduled for July at Finsbury Park, North London.. PayPal has become the latest major brand to distance itself from the event, saying it won’t appear on any event branding this year or moving forward, per ITV News.. Although not a headline sponsor, the payment giant plays a major role as the payment partner for Live Nation UK Festivals, offering early access to tickets, so their presence would have meant a lot.. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. PayPal joins a rapidly growing list of global brands that have called time on their partnership with the event after drinks giants Pepsi and Diageo also pulled their sponsorship over West’s booking.. “We have informed the organisers of our concerns, and as it stands, Diageo will not sponsor the 2026 Wireless festival,” a spokesperson for Diageo told ITV News on Sunday.. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also voiced concerns over the “Carnival” rapper’s booking, saying it is “deeply concerning” given his past antisemitic comments.. Over the last couple of years, West has made provocative statements praising Hitler and promoting antisemitism.. In February 2025, he posted statements online, including “I’m a Nazi” and “Some of my best friends are Jewish, and I don’t trust any of them.” The “Vultures 1” rapper also ran a Super Bowl ad directing viewers to an online store that sold a $20 T-shirt bearing swastika signs.. Thecelebrityfinder/MEGA. Earlier this year, the father-of-four seemingly did a 180 and took out a full-page ad to offer an apology for his past behavior and inflammatory comments.. “I am not a Nazi or an antisemite,” he wrote, per The Guardian. “I love Jewish people.”. In the letter titled “To Those I’ve Hurt,” West said he was “deeply mortified” by his past behavior and is now “committed to accountability, treatment, and meaningful change.”. He attributed his problematic behavior to his bi
