Kanye West-Related ATL Basketball Tournament Canceled

ATLANTA, GA — A Nov. 6 basketball tournament at Morehouse College's Forbes Arena, that involved Ye's Donda Doves and the Skill Factory, has been canceled, the college announced Monday.

Morehouse cited Ye's "divisive and unproductive statements" as the reason for the cancellation.

"Throughout its history, Morehouse College, perhaps more than any other institution, has stood for social discourse which advances equity and healing, particularly in areas involving race, cultural and soci-economic disparities," college officials said in a statement, adding Ye's comments cannot be condoned.

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been under fire recently for his social media comments regarding antisemitism and the death of George Floyd.

Atlanta News First reported the basketball tournament was connected to Ye's Donda Academy.

Morehouse officials said students and families are encouraged to visit the campus "to learn more about how Morehouse singularly prepares men of color for lives of leadership and service by empowering young men who are trustworthy and hold themselves and each other accountable to act with compassion, honesty and integrity as they build community with activity."