Australia has cancelled Kanye West's visa following the release of his controversial song "Heil Hitler," which promotes Nazism, citing its violation of the country’s hate speech laws.

The Australian government has revoked the visa of American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, following the release of a song titled “Heil Hitler”, which has been widely condemned for promoting Nazism and glorifying Adolf Hitler.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed the decision on Wednesday, stating that while West’s past antisemitic remarks had not previously impacted his ability to enter Australia, the explicit content of the new song compelled authorities to re-evaluate his eligibility under the country’s immigration laws.

“This crosses a line. Australia does not tolerate the importation of hate speech or rhetoric that glorifies one of history’s most abhorrent regimes,” Burke said. “Mr West’s history of controversial comments did not previously meet the threshold for visa refusal. However, this latest release has changed that assessment.”

The song, which was released across social media and music streaming platforms in May, has sparked international outrage and condemnation from Jewish groups, human rights advocates, and political leaders. Critics have described the track as deeply offensive and dangerous, accusing West of using his platform to incite hatred and fuel extremism.

West, who is married to Australian architect Bianca Censori, has been a frequent visitor to Australia in recent years. However, the minister stressed that public figures are not exempt from Australia’s strict policies on hate speech and incitement.

“The fact that Mr West has ties to Australia does not give him licence to bring in rhetoric that directly undermines our values of respect, inclusivity, and human dignity,” Burke added.

As of Wednesday, representatives for West had not issued any public response to the visa cancellation.

The move aligns with Australia’s broader immigration stance, which permits visa rejections or cancellations on character grounds, particularly when an individual’s actions are deemed likely to incite discord or threaten public safety.

West has faced mounting backlash in recent years for a series of inflammatory statements and behaviour, including repeated expressions of admiration for Hitler and dissemination of conspiracy theories. Despite efforts by some fans to separate his music from his public controversies, his latest song has reignited widespread calls for accountability and consequences.

The visa cancellation effectively bars West from entering Australia for the foreseeable future unless a future application succeeds in overturning the decision—something experts say is unlikely given the gravity of the current controversy.