According to Russian media, Kanye West arrived in the Russian capital for a private visit.
A meeting with Putin?
Known for his numerous controversial statementsAmerican rapper Kanye Westnicknamed “Ye”, was seen in the Russian capital. The hypothesis of a meeting with Vladimir Putin is not ruled out.
According to Russian mediaKanye West would have arrived in Moscow, but the reasons for this visit remain uncertain. The magazine Moskvichka, published a video supposed show rapper in an underground passage near Okhotny Ryad in Moscow, but the authenticity of this video remains uncertain.
“Kanye West is in Moscow!” This is excellent news, it is in the heart of the capital,” announced producer Yana Rudkovskaya, quoted by the public press agency Tass.
While many Western artists avoid Russia since the start of the war in Ukraine, rapper Kanye West had expressed his support for Vladimir Putin and manifested on several occasions, her desire to meet him.
For a birthday
The most likely reason for Kanye West’s visit to Moscow would be to celebrate Gosha Rubchinsky’s birthdaythe lead designer of the streetwear brand Yeezy, owned by the rapper. A close friend of the designer confirmed that Kanye West was indeed present for the birthday. Information confirmed by Rubchinsky’s agent.
There were rumors that Kenye West would host a concert at the Luzhniki stadiumthe largest sports venue in Russia. However, stadium managers denied this informationconfirming that no contract had been signed for a possible Kanye West concert in this venue.