Kanye West's hopes of a UK comeback were dealt a swift blow following a sharp rejection. The rapper, now known as Ye, has ignited controversy after it was confirmed he would headline all three nights of Wireless Festival this year. The musician hasn't performed on British soil for 11 years, since topping the bill at Glastonbury Festival, but the announcement of his Wireless slot last week immediately triggered a fierce backlash.

It has since come to light, however, that Wireless, held at London's Finsbury Park, was not the rapper's first choice. Rather, he had sought to stage a residency at one of the country's most iconic stadiums, and when that bid was turned down, his team approached Wireless with an offer to headline the festival. West had set his sights on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but club bosses refused, citing the club's strong ties to the Jewish community.

It's claimed that a residency at the stadium was the original plan, with Wireless only emerging as a second option.

"As part of his big music comeback, they thought he warranted a headline run of shows and...