Benoît Payan in the news for postponing a Marseille concert saga—mayor linked to local backlash over security and event handling. French politician, Marseille’s mayor since 2020.
On April 15, 2026, rapper Ye has postponed his June 11 concert in Marseille following bans from the UK and opposition in France due to his antisemitic remarks and Nazi imagery. The UK government has blocked his entry, leading to the cancellation of the Wireless Festival in London. Ye has apologized publicly and expressed a desire to make amends, but controversy continues.