Kanye West's Yeezus tour postponed after damaged gear Page last updated at 08:52 GMT, Friday, 1 November 2013 Kanye West is postponing his Yeezus tour after some equipment was damaged. A statement on the rapper's website said a video for the show and a 60ft LED screen were "damaged beyond repair" in an accident on the way to his Vancouver show. It added that it was "impossible" to do the North American shows until the "essential" gear could be rebuilt. The dates are part of West's first solo tour for five years, which started on 19 October in Seattle. Kanye West will not compromise on bringing the show, as it was originally envisioned and designed, to his fans Kanye West official website Reviews of the show describe a mountain as part of the set and the rapper being joined on stage by an actor dressed as Jesus. The statement continued: "This gear is central to the staging of The Yeezus Tour, and central to the creative vision put forth by Kanye West and his design team. Kanye West will not compromise on bringing the show, as it was originally envisioned and designed, to his fans. The Vancouver, Denver and Minneapolis dates have been postponed. Further details on the affected tour dates will be announced shortly. Kenrick Lamar is one of the support acts on the Yeezus tour In September, West said he had experienced "glass ceilings" as a black musician, fashion designer and businessman in an interview with Zane Lowe on Radio 1. The rapper also credited Michael Jackson with breaking down barriers for black artists in the music industry.