Kanye West will not be performing in France anytime soon. The rapper, now known as Ye, announced he is postponing his scheduled France show until further notice, a decision that comes directly after French officials declared he was not welcome in the country over his history of antisemitic remarks.

In a brief statement, West said he is Ye taking responsibility for his actions. But whether the postponement is truly his choice or a response to political pressure remains an open question.

Before West made any announcement, French officials had already drawn a line. Politicians across the political spectrum condemned the rapper’s past comments, which included praise for Adolf Hitler and threats against Jewish people.

Several officials publicly stated that West would not be permitted to perform on French soil. Some went further, threatening an official ban that would prevent him from entering the country at all. The backlash was swift and bipartisan, with no major political figure defending the rapper’s right to perform.

West’s announcement came in the form of a short post. He wrote that he was postponing the show and added that he was taking responsibility for his actions. There were no details about new dates, no refund information for ticket holders, and no elaboration on what “taking responsibility” actually means.

Critics were quick to note that West has made similar promises before. Following his 2022 antisemitic spiral, which cost him his Adidas deal and billions in net worth, he issued apologies in Hebrew and English. Those apologies were later followed by more inflammatory remarks, including a song in which he rapped about having “dominion” over his ex-wife’s new partner.

West’s history of apologizing and then relapsing is well documented. After losing his partnership with Adidas, a deal worth an estimated $1.5 billion, he expressed remorse. Then he released music that doubled down on the same rhetoric.

The France situation follows the same rhythm. Officials push back. West issues a statement suggesting personal growth. Then the cycle continues. His fans have learned to wait and see whether any promise of accountability sticks.

The postponed show has no rescheduled date. French officials have not confirmed whether they would still seek a ban if West attempted to rebook. The rapper himself has not addressed the situation beyond his initial announcement.

For now, one thing is clear. France made its position known. West responded by stepping back, at least for the moment. Whether that counts as taking responsibility depends entirely on what he does next.