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Pepsi Drops Sponsorship of London Music Festival Headlined by Ye

  • Posted on April 5, 2026
  • West, Kanye
  • By The New York Times
  • 10 Views
In brief

Major beverage corporation Pepsi withdrew its financial backing from London's Wireless Festival following significant backlash over the booking of controversial rapper Ye. The decision came after Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed serious concerns regarding the artist's documented history of making antisemitic and racist statements. This sponsorship pullback reflects growing corporate accountability and the music industry's response to public pressure regarding artist conduct and controversial statements.

Pepsi Drops Sponsorship of London Music Festival Headlined by Ye
Pepsi Drops Sponsorship of London Music Festival Headlined by Ye

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was “deeply concerned” that the rapper known for antisemitic and racist comments had been booked to perform at the Wireless Festival. continue reading...

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The New York Times