In a statement released today on its official website, the EJC "joins the Jewish Community of Lisbon in expressing its deep concern regarding the planned concert by Ye (Kanye West) at the Algarve Stadium" in Loulé.

"We call on the competent authorities, public entities, and organisers to cancel this event and take all appropriate measures to ensure that antisemitism, the glorification of Nazism, and hatred are not rewarded with public platforms, legitimacy, or support," the statement reads.

Kanye West, who changed his stage name to Ye in October 2021, is currently on a world tour that includes several dates in Europe, following the release of his album "Bully" in March.

However, concerts by the artist have already been cancelled or postponed in Poland, France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Italy.

Kanye West was even banned from entering the United Kingdom in early April due to antisemitic statements, which led to the cancellation of the Wireless Festival, where he was the headliner.

The EJC believes that Portugal “should follow the example” of public authorities and organisers in several countries “who have chosen to cancel or distance themselves from events involving Ye”.

According to the CJE, at a time when antisemitism is rising throughout Europe and just days after the Lisbon Synagogue suffered an act of antisemitic vandalism, permitting Kanye West's concert in Portugal sends a deeply troubling message.

Last week, local authorities in Arnhem, Netherlands, authorised a Kanye West concert for this month, separating the decision to give the ‘green light’ from the local mayor’s personal understanding of the singer’s statements.

The mayor of Arnhem, Ahmed Marcouch, admitted that the decision might be difficult to accept but explained that Dutch law limits municipal authorities' leeway and that mayors cannot make decisions “based solely on personal or social disapproval” of the rapper’s positions.

Musician and producer Kanye West released his first album, "The College Dropout," in 2004.

With "Late Registration" (2005), "Graduation" (2007), and "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" (2011), he won a Grammy for Best Rap Album, in addition to others in various categories such as Best Rap Song, with tracks like "All of the Lights" (with Rihanna and Kid Cudi), "Good Life" (with T-Pain), and "Ni**as in Paris" (with Jay-Z).

In 2019, he released a gospel album, "Jesus is King." Afterwards, he became the centre of several controversies that ultimately overshadowed his musical career.

He posted antisemitic messages on social media on several occasions, later apologising to the Jewish community, suggested that slavery was a choice, and said that the COVID-19 vaccine was the "mark of the beast."

In January of this year, the musician and producer published an announcement in the Wall Street Journal, apologising for behaviours he regretted and said had "destroyed his life."

In the text, Ye recalled being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which caused him to “lose touch with reality”: “Things got worse the more I ignored the problem. I said and did things I deeply regret. Some of the people I love most were the ones I treated worst. They endured fear, confusion, humiliation, and the exhaustion of trying to have someone who was, at times, unrecognisable.”

Ye said he was encouraged to seek help by his wife “a few months ago,” after “hitting rock bottom.”

“Now that I’ve found a new starting point and a new centre through an effective regimen of medication, therapy, exercise, and clean living, I have a newfound and much-needed clarity. I’m channelling my energy into positive and meaningful art: music, clothing, design, and other new ideas to help the world,” the musician stated.