Thursday, November 13, 2025 - Brazilian authorities have issued a stern warning to Kanye West (Ye) ahead of his scheduled performance in São Paulo on November 29, cautioning that any display of Nazi symbolism or performance of his controversial track “Heil Hitler” could land him in jail
According to local reports, the São Paulo State Prosecutor’s
Office received a complaint on Tuesday, November 11, demanding Ye’s arrest if
he performs the song or promotes Nazi ideology during his show.
The complaint was filed by Councilwoman Cris Monteiro, and
prosecutor Ana Beatriz Pereira de Souza Frontini issued an official ruling
banning swastika T-shirts and any other Nazi imagery.
São Paulo’s Mayor also warned that police officers would be
deployed at the concert to intervene immediately if Ye or anyone in attendance
“makes any apology for Nazism” or attempts to justify fascist ideology.
“Anyone who makes any apology for Nazism will be arrested,”
the mayor said, emphasizing Brazil’s zero-tolerance stance on hate symbols and
rhetoric.
The promoters of Ye’s concert, Guilherme Cavalcante and Jean
Fabrício Ramos, could also face arrest for omission if the rapper fails to
comply with the order. Authorities said Ye and his team could be charged with
crimes of racism and collective moral damages under Brazilian law.
Despite the controversy, tickets for the show remain on
sale, although Ye’s team is reportedly struggling to secure a new venue amid
the heightened scrutiny.
Ye has been on what many have called a “repentance tour”
following widespread backlash for his past antisemitic remarks. Recently, he
was seen praying with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, reportedly seeking
forgiveness and attempting to distance himself from his previous statements.
Still, Brazilian officials have made it clear: if Ye brings
Nazi references or performs “Heil Hitler,” his concert could end in handcuffs,
not applause.
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