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San Antonio Mayor Urges Cancellation of Ye’s July 4 Alamodome Concert

She said a city-funded venue should not host someone with a record of antisemitic remarks, raising pressure on other public stadiums to reconsider.

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Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for the cancellation of a scheduled July 4 concert by controversial hip-hop star Ye.

Overview

  • San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said Saturday she supports canceling the July 4 Alamodome show because Military City USA should not host an artist with a record of hate speech and antisemitic comments.
  • The concert remains listed for July 4 and tickets are being sold on Ticketmaster, and the Alamodome has not announced a cancellation.
  • The mayor’s call follows a broader U.S. pushback that includes Sen. Rick Scott urging cancellations of Ye’s Tampa dates and community groups publicly condemning taxpayer-funded venues hosting him.
  • Venue operators have cited contractual terms and legal risks as reasons they have not unilaterally canceled comparable U.S. shows, which could prompt lawsuits if a city tries to shut a contracted performance.
  • Ye has a documented history of antisemitic remarks and use of Nazi imagery, he published a Wall Street Journal apology earlier this year, and officials say the dispute could drive protests, legal fights, and further venue decisions about hosting him.