Australian authorities have denied American rapper Kanye West entry into the country over the release of a song that praises Adolf Hitler.
The track, titled Heil Hitler, was released on May 8, 2025, and has been taken down by major streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube due to its offensive content.
The song’s lyrics, which appeared to support the Nazi leader, sparked global outrage and renewed criticism of West’s past statements.
Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke, made the decision public during a television interview.
He explained that Australia does not allow individuals who promote antisemitism or any form of hate speech to enter the country.
“If someone argued that anti-Semitism was rational, I would not let them come here, West has been coming to Australia for a long time, he has family here and he has made a lot of offensive comments,” Burke said.
West, who is married to Australian designer Bianca Censori, has visited the country several times in the past.
However, authorities said the current circumstances make his visit unacceptable.
Though it is not yet known if the ban will be permanent, officials revealed that visa decisions are handled individually under the country’s immigration rules.
This is not the first time the rapper has faced consequences for antisemitic remarks.
In 2022, he lost several major deals, including his partnership with Adidas, after making claims about Jewish control of Hollywood.
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