Raymond James Stadium

Ye is bringing his tour to Raymond James Stadium this weekend despite a push by Sen. Rick Scott to cancel over the performer's antisemitic statements. We delve into the controversy.

The Bucs' plans include a shading structure to protect fans from the elements. Tampa City Council Chair Alan Clendenin says that's an example of a desire — not a lease obligation — as far as taxpayers are concerned.

Shaded seats sound great, but how much public money should be spent on renovating the Bucs' facility? And, how can Tampa and Hillsborough afford that project while helping build a baseball “Forever Home.”

As of late Monday, the Change.org petition had a little over 8,500 signatures. The Ye Live Concert Tour stops in Tampa this Friday and Sunday.

The agency's counsel said the accused members would not see "private gain or loss” if a Rays' stadium was near their properties. Tampa resident Jared Willis, who made the allegations, vowed to press on.

The legal opinion was requested by Commissioner Christine Miller after TSA voted to draft a letter to elected leaders seeking to prioritize Raymond James Stadium renovations over a new Rays ballpark.

The Florida Holocaust Museum, the Tampa Jewish Federation and the Florida National Organization for Women have all released statements against the rapper’s performances.

While not choosing between building a Rays ballpark and modernizing the Bucs' facility, a letter from the board to Hillsborough officials urges officials to keep the aging 65,000-seat stadium in money-making form.

In a letter, the Florida senator cited the rapper's history of "antisemitic" rhetoric, including support for Hitler, and questioned allowing the hip-hop star to perform this month in a taxpayer-funded facility.

Local government support for the Rays' ballpark was fragile before the tax measure went on the November ballot. Now, the Tampa Sports Authority is writing a letter to state its priority: Raymond James Stadium.

Athletics CEO Rob Higgins said general seating for the inaugural schedule will go on sale this fall, with season tickets as low as $25 per game. Higgins also said all 28 luxury suites are sold out.

City negotiations with the team and the county have been handled by officials on the mayor's staff. But some council members have expressed frustration with having to vote on a deal without having a seat at the table.