Kanye West faces booking difficulties amid controversial statements

• Kanye West claims he's having trouble booking venues for his gigs.

• He suggests it's because of his past antisemitic rants.

• West has installed $850k titanium dentures.

Kanye West arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apo

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In recent news, Kanye West, the Grammy-winning rapper, has spoken about the difficulties he is facing in booking venues for his upcoming gigs. The 46-year-old artist, who has 24 Grammy Awards to his name, suggested that his past antisemitic rants have had a negative impact on his finances, leading to booking challenges.

In a now-deleted video posted on his Instagram account, West expressed his frustrations about struggling to secure arenas for his performances. He hinted that the reason behind this could be his controversial remarks from the past. Additionally, his speech was affected by his newly installed $850k titanium dentures, causing his words to sound lispy.

Comparing his hardships to the struggles faced by Elvis Presley, West wrote in a follow-up Instagram post, 'I have not been allowed to perform in a year. Feels like the Elvis Presley movie.' He further shared that the only arena he managed to book was the United Center in his hometown of Chicago, emphasizing the limited opportunities he's had over the past year.

West's insinuation that his bookings have been hindered due to being blacklisted has prompted him to seek help from his followers. He pleaded for assistance, expressing his desire to secure more venues for his tour. Shortly after this plea, West received news that he had been given the green light by the business to book their venues after all. He shared a screenshot of a text message from his booking manager, stating that they were receiving numerous inquiries and would send new offers and availability the following day.

Following this update, West shared screenshots of texts from representatives of various venues expressing their interest in booking him. Some of the venues mentioned include Petco Park in San Diego, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, several locations in New York City, Galaxy Arena in Hong Kong, and even countries like Brazil, China, and Egypt. It seems that West's opportunities are expanding, and he may be able to perform in a multitude of locations worldwide.

In December, West garnered attention for his controversial rants, where he discussed topics such as Donald Trump, Jesus, and Adolf Hitler. During one of his performances, he passionately called out the wealthy individuals in the room, proclaiming that their children were enrolled in 'Zionist schools.' He also criticized the private school attended by his own children.

As of now, there is no official comment from West's representatives regarding his recent experiences. We will continue to follow this intriguing story and provide updates as they become available.