Councilwoman asked for free Ye tickets days before denouncing rapper - San Antonio Express-News
Councilwoman Misty Spears requested three complimentary tickets to Ye's July 4 concert at the Alamodome. This request occurred shortly before Spears signed a joint letter condemning antisemitism and hateful rhetoric. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has publicized the request while calling for the concert's cancellation.
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New reports detail the specific number of tickets requested by Councilwoman Spears and the Mayor's role in publicizing the request.
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San Antonio Councilwoman Misty Spears Faces Scrutiny Over Ye Ticket Request
confidence 90%Councilwoman Misty Spears requested three complimentary tickets to Ye's July 4 concert at the Alamodome. This request occurred shortly before Spears signed a joint letter condemning antisemitism and hateful rhetoric. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has publicized the request while calling for the concert's cancellation.
What's confirmed:
- Councilwoman Misty Spears requested 3 tickets to Ye's July 4 show at the Alamodome.
- Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has called for the cancellation of the Ye concert.
- Misty Spears signed a joint letter condemning antisemitism and hateful rhetoric.
- The city provides council members with complimentary seats for Alamodome events.
Still unconfirmed:
- Misty Spears accepted free tickets before rejecting them.