Ye Headlines Wireless Festival Amid Antisemitism Concerns

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London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, just weighed in on wireless festival booking YA Way, formerly Kanye West,

to headline three nights in Finsbury Park from July 10th to 12th in 2026.

That's YA-wise first time back at the fest since 2014.

Khan's team made it clear City Hall had zero say in the pick, stressing it's not in line with the city's values.

They called out YA Way's past comments and actions as offensive and wrong, but organizers made the call solo.

This comes amid buzz about YA Way trying to turn a page in his career.

Jewish groups in the UK are fired up, with the Jewish leadership council slamming the booking as deeply irresponsible.

They're pointing to spiking anti-Semitism, including recent attacks and plots, saying now's not the time for this.

On YA Way's side, he ran a full page apology ad in the Wall Street Journal earlier this year to Jewish and Black communities,

and he even met with a rabbi. Music-wise, he dropped his bully album on March 28th.

He's hitting the stage tonight with the first of two shows at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles, signaling a full comeback push.

Keep an eye on how this London gig shakes out.