Key facts
- Kanye West's concert in Istanbul, Turkey, attracted 118,000 fans.
- The concert is claimed to be the largest stadium performance ever.
- West claimed the concert generated $100 million in tourism revenue for Istanbul.
- Several European concerts planned by West were canceled due to controversies and security concerns.
- Fans from multiple countries attended the Istanbul concert.
Kanye West's recent concert in Istanbul, Turkey, drew a record-breaking crowd of 118,000, with the artist claiming it generated $100 million in tourism revenue. This event stands in contrast to several cancellations of his planned European shows, which were attributed to past controversies, including anti-Semitic remarks, and security concerns raised by local groups and authorities.