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Kanye West Denied Entry to Australia Due to Controversial Song
American rapper Kanye West has been barred from entering Australia following the release of his contentious track “Heil Hitler,” which has garnered widespread criticism for its promotion of Nazi ideology.
According to Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, West has had a history of visiting the country, particularly as it is where his wife, Bianca Censori, hails from. Despite this, Burke confirmed that following the release of “Heil Hitler” in May 2025, West no longer holds a valid visa due to a series of offensive statements that were evaluated by authorities. He further explained: “West has been visiting Australia for a long time and has relatives here. However, after the release of this song, our officials had to reassess his visa status.”
Burke emphasized that the decision to deny entry stemmed from the recent song that endorses Nazism, stating, “We don’t need that kind of ideology in Australia.” He expressed that the nation has enough challenges without importing additional bigotry.
The song’s release coincided with a series of controversial posts from West on social media, where he made comments like “I love Hitler” and “I’m a Nazi.” Following the immediate backlash, “Heil Hitler” racked up millions of views shortly after its launch, despite being met with severe criticism.
West has also been under scrutiny for previous remarks regarding Hitler and the Holocaust. In 2023, Australian Education Minister Jason Clare warned of a potential ban, reflecting the ongoing concern regarding West’s statements.
Besides “Heil Hitler,” West’s recently released Grammy Award-winning album, WW3, contains other contentious tracks. The controversial music video features a group of men dressed in animal skins chanting the song’s title. Major platforms like YouTube, Apple Music, and Spotify have banned the song.
Shortly after the backlash, West announced he was “done with anti-Semitism” and released a revised version of the song titled “Hallelujah,” which replaced the Nazi references with Christian themes.
Overall, Minister Tony Burke firmly stated that while Australia supports freedom of speech for its citizens, it aims to prevent the importation of hate and division.
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