Is Kanye West Planning a Massive Birthday Bash in Russia?

Russian media went wild Wednesday with claims Kanye West was on his way to the Russian capital for a massive concert next month.

The concert plans were first announced by the Kremlin-friendly Mash Telegram channel, which declared that the “genius” and “rap icon” would be performing on his birthday “IN RUSSIA!” of all places. Citing unnamed organizers, Mash said a contract had already been signed for a June 8 concert at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium.

Representatives of Luzhniki Stadium quickly shot down that claim, however, as did the general director of a company helping to organize performances by international stars.

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