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Councilwoman Misty Spears accepted free Ye concert tickets before publicly denouncing rapper
By Zaria Oates, Matthew Craig, Ernie Zuniga at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
San Antonio City Councilwoman Misty Spears is in the hot seat after Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones publicized Spears’ request for tickets to Ye’s upcoming concert.Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye, has sparked controversy over the last week after the San Antonio City Council learned he is expected to pe...
Key takeaway Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye, has sparked controversy over the last week after the San Antonio City Council learned he is expected to perform at the Alamodome on July 4.
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The controversy surrounding Ye's upcoming concert at the Alamodome has put San Antonio's city council in a difficult position, with Councilwoman Misty Spears' acceptance of free tickets sparking criticism from Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones. This incident raises questions about the council's ability to navigate complex issues and make decisions that reflect the values of the community. The fact that Spears was unaware of Ye's anti-Semitic comments and hateful rhetoric when she accepted the tickets highlights the need for more thorough research and consideration before taking actions that may be perceived as endorsing or supporting controversial figures. As the city prepares to host the concert on July 4, residents will be watching to see how their elected officials respond to the backlash and whether they will take steps to address concerns about hate speech and anti-Semitism in the community. The council's handling of this situation will likely have implications for future decisions about events and programming in San Antonio.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio City Councilwoman Misty Spears is in the hot seat after Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones publicized Spears’ request for tickets to Ye’s upcoming concert.Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye, has sparked controversy over the last week after the San Antonio City Council learned he is expected to pe...
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