Italian authorities have banned upcoming concerts by rappers Kanye West and Travis Scott due to security concerns, according to local officials.

The decision to cancel the performances was influenced by security considerations, with local authorities citing the cancellation of other West concerts as a contributing factor to their decision.

Both artists have faced scrutiny in recent years over concert safety issues. Travis Scott was involved in the deadly crowd surge at his Astroworld festival in Houston in 2021, which resulted in multiple fatalities. Kanye West, now known as Ye, has faced various controversies that have led to cancelled performances in other locations.

The specific venues and dates for the banned Italian concerts were not immediately disclosed by authorities. Italian officials have not provided additional details about the nature of the security concerns that prompted the cancellations.

This represents the latest in a series of concert cancellations affecting both artists in various international markets.