Tampa — The Florida Holocaust Museum has joined calls to cancel Kanye West’s scheduled concerts at Raymond James Stadium on June 26 and 28, 2026, citing the rapper’s long record of antisemitic remarks and Nazi glorification.
In its statement, the museum emphasized its mission to teach the inherent worth and dignity of human life and warned that hosting West sends the wrong message: that antisemitism can be overlooked for entertainment. The museum noted that West’s behavior is “not debatable,” pointing to his music, rhetoric, and merchandise that have carried overt and subtle Nazi references.
The statement follows similar appeals from the Jewish Federation of Florida’s Gulf Coast and Senator Rick Scott, who argued that taxpayer‑funded venues should not provide a platform for hate. Scott’s June 4 letter to the Tampa Sports Authority urged leaders to reconsider the concerts.
The museum invited the public to visit its exhibits free of charge on June 26, 27, and 28, framing the gesture as a way to stand with the Jewish community and reject antisemitism.
Key Points
- Concert dates: June 26 and 28, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium.
- Museum stance: Hosting West normalizes antisemitism and undermines community values.
- Past behavior: West has denigrated Jews and glorified the Holocaust in rhetoric and merchandise.
- Community response: Jewish Federation and Senator Rick Scott also called for cancellation.
- Action: Florida Holocaust Museum offers free admission during concert dates.
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