Rapper Kanye West's concert in Italy was postponed due to a number of factors, including protests from war veterans and heavy rain.

It was originally scheduled for October 20th, but it was determined that the open-air venue would not be able to accommodate 100,000 fans in the event of inclement weather, and the rail strike would have impacted travel for concert-goers.

Additionally, veterans' groups had planned to protest West's praise of Hitler, and this was also taken into consideration. The concert has been rescheduled for a later date, and the decision was made to prioritize the safety and comfort of the concert-goers.

A representative for the Reggio Emilia prefecture also explained that the heavy rain and rail strike were not the only factors in the decision to postpone the concert. Local veterans' groups had been vocal in their opposition to West's praise of Adolf Hitler and Nazism, and this too played a role in the decision.

Safety and security were cited as the top priorities, and the open-air venue, combined with the rain and travel disruptions, would have made the event unsafe and uncomfortable for attendees. Organizers have been offered an alternative date of October 27, but it remains to be seen if this is acceptable. I