Kanye West and Lady GaGa's Fame Kills tour has been cancelled, just days after dates for the jaunt were officially confirmed.

Concert promoter Live Nation made the announcement on Thursday, but failed to offer further explanation.

The co-headlining tour was due to begin in Phoenix on November 10 before calling at venues across the US.

Lady Gaga had promised the shows would be “one of the most groundbreaking moments in touring history”.

The cancellation comes a three weeks after West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.

The rapper was criticised by fellow musicians and fans over the incident, despite offering a series of high profile apologies.

Refunds are available at point of purchase for fans who had already purchased tickets for the Fame Kills tour.

(by Jason Gregory)