India, April 7 -- The UK government has barred rapper Kanye West from entering the country ahead of his planned concert at the Wireless Festival in July over his past antisemitic comments.

The move comes after several brands withdrew their sponsorships to the London festival and critics calling organisers to cancel his appearance and demanding revoking of his visa, AP reported.

The British officials and the opposition Conservative Party had condemned Kanye's event and demanded cancellation of his visa over antisemitic remarks.

The latest setback comes months after the American rapper, who changed his name to 'Ye' in 2021, was denied entry into Australia over similar reasons.

Kanye West has caused global outrage for his antisemitic and...