The controversial rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is considering to relocate in Europe, claiming that he is being misunderstood and limited in the US.
The rapper is allegedly seeking a business or entrepreneur visa in Slovakia, Latvia, or Romania, hoping to start fresh in Europe, following several fallouts he has had in recent years, Schengen.News reports.
In the US, it seems that everyone is turning their backs on him. He sees the EU as his next oasis of freedom and entrepreneurship. He feels welcome there and wants to do everything in his power to relocate and run his projects in Europe. He is obsessed with Europe and will do everything possible to move there.
US Rapper Open to Relocate to Any EU Country
As the source cited by The US Sun reveals, the rapper sees a future in Europe and despite having some countries in mind, he is open to relocating to any European country, as long as they will have him.
Any European country that grants him a visa or citizenship, he will accept it. He feels like no one in the US wants to work with him anymore. He is frustrated, but he does not want to remain inactive.
Recently, many controversies have surrounded the celebrity, including praising Adolf Hitler and using anti-semitic remarks on social media.
Previously, West made a casting call for his choir, asking participants to wear swastikas, while he also sold swastika T-shirts on his website.
EU Countries Draw a Red Line When It Comes to Antisemitism
Despite his successful work and having a net worth of over $2.77 billion, it is highly unlikely that EU countries will be much more welcoming to the rapper, especially following his anti-semitism public statements.
Many EU countries have strict rules in place when it comes to respecting personal beliefs and their efforts to be more inclusive, especially regarding the Jewish population.
According to Statistics Austria, more than 40 per cent of all individuals that obtain Austrian citizenship in 2024, had family ties to people who were politically persecuted by the Nazi regimewith the majority of them coming from Israel – 5,088 or 23.2 per cent of all naturalised persons in 2024.
It is very important for Germany to improve the combat against antisemitism that even the exam for German citizenship includes 12 inquiries about Judaism and Israeladdressin Jewish history, Israel, and the relationship between the two countries.
Austria also has a similar approach, as an Austrian politician proposed that citizenship applicants should visit concentration camp memorials.