American rapper Kanye West, a controversial persona who has induced quite a few controversies and reactions within the US along with his statements and actions, is in Moscow for a non-public go to, Russian media reported as we speak.
Western musicians are avoiding touring to Russia after the Russian invasion of Ukraine begins in February 2022.
“Kanye West is in Moscow! That is nice information, it's within the coronary heart of the capital,” producer Yana Rudkovskaya was quoted as saying by Russia's TASS information company.
Ksenia Sobchak, a well known determine within the Russian media, revealed a brief video on Telegram which, in keeping with her, reveals the American rapper on the roof of the well-known shopping center GOUM, looking over Purple Sq..
In line with her, West is in Moscow to “have a good time the fortieth birthday of his good friend Gosha Rubchinskiy,” a well-liked Russian dressmaker.
A crowd of a couple of hundred followers of the rapper gathered regardless of the warmth outdoors the 4 Seasons lodge in central Moscow, hoping to catch a glimpse of the rapper, an AFP reporter mentioned.
“Everyone seems to be ready for Kanye West and everyone seems to be hoping to take selfies or get autographs,” mentioned Alexander, an 18-year-old Russian, who considers the rapper a “legend”.
West, who has beforehand expressed admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin, has sparked ongoing controversy within the US along with his feedback, together with one in every of his newest through which he praised Adolf Hitler.
The rapper, additionally identified for his Yeezy trend model, has grow to be a showbiz pariah since he made anti-Semitic feedback in 2022. A number of manufacturers resembling Adidas, Hole and Balenciaga minimize ties with him.
Supply: APE-MPE-AFP
