Australia Revokes Ye's Visa Over "Heil Hitler" Song

The rapper Ye, previously known as Kanye West, has had his visa to Australia revoked. This decision was made following the release of his song "Heil Hitler," according to a statement from Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.

Minister Burke explained that Ye had been a frequent visitor to Australia for years, particularly due to his marriage to Bianca Censori, an Australian citizen. The song, along with another track titled "WW3," which also glorified Hitler, was uploaded to X, formerly Twitter, in May. While other platforms removed the song, it gained significant traction on X.

The decision to revoke the visa was based on the song's promotion of Nazism and its antisemitic nature. The minister emphasized that Australia does not need to import bigotry. This decision aligns with the country's Migration Act, which outlines security and character requirements for non-citizens seeking entry.

This incident follows other controversial actions by Ye, including appearing in a Ku Klux Klan outfit during an interview and being banned from the streaming platform Twitch for making offensive remarks. The timing of this decision is also relevant, as Australia has seen an increase in antisemitic incidents since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas.