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Kanye West's Wireless Festival headline sparks backlash, sponsor withdrawals

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What specific contractual clauses Mars360 included to prevent illegal statements during Kanye West's performance at the Stade Vélodrome.
Whether Kanye West has formally apologized for his past antisemitic statements, as referenced by Mars360's guarantees.
The exact reasons behind Diageo's withdrawal from sponsoring the 2026 Wireless Festival, beyond general 'concerns'.
Whether other sponsors besides Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn or are reconsidering their support for Wireless Festival due to Kanye West's involvement.
The legal basis and potential for Marseille's municipality to effectively ban Kanye West's concert at the Stade Vélodrome, given the noted legal limits on such prohibitions.
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