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San Antonio asks Ye to refrain from singing about Hitler, selling swastika shirts at July 4 concert
By Michael Karlis at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said she’s directed city staff to amend rapper Ye’s contract so he agrees not to perform his song “Heil Hitler” and to refrain from selling any swastika merchandise during his planned July 4 concert at the Alamodome. “The fact that we even had to ask for those t...
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Why this matters in The San Antonio
The city's request to Ye sets a precedent for how San Antonio navigates controversial performances at publicly owned venues like the Alamodome. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' directive reflects the community's expectation that events held on public property will not promote hate speech or symbolism. This move may also prompt a review of the city's contracting process for future events to ensure that similar stipulations are included. The Alamodome, as a major event space, hosts a wide range of performances and activities, and the city must balance the need to accommodate diverse acts with the need to protect the community from harmful content. The outcome of this request will be closely watched, as it may influence how other cities and venues approach similar situations, and could impact the types of events that San Antonio chooses to host in the future.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said she’s directed city staff to amend rapper Ye’s contract so he agrees not to perform his song “Heil Hitler” and to refrain from selling any swastika merchandise during his planned July 4 concert at the Alamodome. “The fact that we even had to ask for those t...
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