Kanye West

Trump on Kanye West:

'He's complicated but he has a good heart'

Former US President comments in online interview about rapper Kanye West, who has come under fire in the past for antisemitic remarks.

From sales of Kanye shoes

Adidas to donate to groups fighting antisemitism

Adidas cut ties with Kanye West in October of 2022 after he made a series of antisemitic outbursts.

Ozzy Osbourne vs. Kanye:

'He's an antisemite, I want no association with him'

Black Sabbath lead vocalist blasts controversial rapper for using a sample of his music without permission: He is an antisemite and has caused untold heartache to many.

Ye apologizes to Jews in Hebrew

The rapper posted on Instagram to apologize for his many unsettling statements regarding Jews and committed to self-improvement.

Making excuses for antisemitism - from celebs to thugs

How many ways are there to excuse antisemitism? Quite a few, it seems.

ADL CEO:

'Adidas CEO apologized for misstatement on Kanye West'

Head of Anti-Defamation League says Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden apologized for remarks suggesting Kanye West regretted his antisemitic comments.

Adidas CEO:

'I don't think Kanye West meant the antisemitic remarks he made'

Adidas CEO says he doubts rapper Kanye West “meant what he said” when he made antisemitic remarks that caused Adidas to cut ties with him.

'Jewish Lives Matter':

It wasn't Kanye West who wore the shirt - but it looked like him

A Kanye West impersonator wore a ‘Jewish Lives Matter’ shirt at NY Fashion Week. Why?

'Israel':

Kanye West reemerges with ironically titled new song

The rapper, who has become infamous due to his antisemitic remarks, is collaborating on a new song in which he compares himself to Moses.

Eight months later:

Twitter again reinstates Kanye West's account

Elon Musk suspended West last December after he posted an image of a swastika inside a Star of David.

After ties cut with Kanye West:

Adidas selling some remaining Yeezy shoes

Some of the proceeds will be donated to social justice organizations, such as the Anti-Defamation League.

Adidas to donate proceeds from Yeezy merchandise

Adidas says it will sell off Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds to those ‘hurt by Kanye’s statements.’

Adidas sued in US over cancelled deal with Kanye West

Adidas cut ties with West in October after he made a series of antisemitic outbursts.

Kanye West campaign paid white supremacist Nick Fuentes 30K

West appears to have largely abandoned far-right presidential campaign as evidence reveals neo-Nazi Fuentes was paid advisor.

Change of heart?

Kanye West declares: I like Jewish people again

Disgraced rapper claims he likes Jewish people again after watching Jonah Hill in "21 Jump Street".

Split with Ye to cost Adidas first annual loss in 3 decades

Massive inventory of unsold Yeezy products leaves sportswear giant digging itself out of financial hole after cutting ties with Kanye West.

LA high school girls basketball game descends into antisemitism

Students form opposing Los Angeles area school chant 'Kanye West! while holding up pictures of swastikas and Palestinian Arab flags.

Adidas on the hook for $1.3 billion post-Kanye West

Sportswear giant believes it made right move but faces massive loss due to huge inventory of worthless Kanye West products it cannot sell.

Kanye West’s presidential bid receives zero donations

Filing reveals that West's campaign did not receive any donations in 2022.

Singer from UK band The 1975 accused of on stage Nazi salute

British rock singer Matty Healy makes what appears to be a Nazi salute after mentioning Kanye West while singing band's hit song.

U of Florida defaced with antisemitic pro-Kanye West messages

Antisemitic graffiti part of campaign by neo-Nazi group targeting American college campuses.

‘Ye is right’ antisemitic graffiti found across U of Alabama

Two dozen antisemitic messages praising rapper for antisemitic statements, and referring to Holocaust Remembrance Day, found on campus.

Washington DC:

Kanye West invoked during assault on man with Star of David

‘Yeah, do it for Kanye’: A DC-area assault victim says attackers made antisemitic comments, invoked anti-Jewish rapper.

Australian minister:

'Kanye may be ineligible for a visa due to antisemitic remarks'

Australia's Minister for Education says his country may deny controversial rapper a visa due to his recent antisemitic statements.

Kanye West lawyers resort to newspaper ads to tell him they quit

After being unable to contact West for months, firm representing rapper in copyright lawsuit publishes ads telling him they've had enough.

Watch: Who's behind last year's spike in antisemitism?

Was it former President Trump inviting known antisemites into his Florida mansion or anti-Israel sentiment in the media and on campus?

Kanye West is missing, says ex-biz manager trying to sue him

West has no official address and can't be reached, claims ex-manager trying to serve him with $4.5 million lawsuit for unpaid fees.

Simon Wiesenthal Center:

Kanye West tops list of worst antisemitic incidents of 2022

West is #1 on the annual list for normalizing 'classic tropes deployed by Jew haters.'

Trump:

'Dinner with Kanye West happened because I'm overly generous'

Former US President defends dinner with controversial rapper, stresses again he didn't know who Nick Fuentes was.

Kanye West named 'Antisemite of the Year'

StopAntisemitism group names rapper its "Antisemite of the Year": Mazel Tov Kanye West for propagating the most Jew hatred in 2022.

Clubhouse suspends Kanye West for antisemitism during Q&A

Social audio platform cuts off private talk hosted by West and then suspends him from platform.

Kanye West - behind the curtain

Like with Balaam's ass, the Almighty opened the rapper’s mouth and put the words in his throat - for a reason.

Yeezy come, Yeezy go? Fans removing their Kanye tattoos

Got a Kanye West tattoo and now regret it? A tattoo removal studio in London is offering clients free service to get rid of 'Yeezy'.

Emails show GOP members urging RNC to denounce Trump

Republican National Committee email convo reveals many losing patience with party's inability to show outrage at Trump's actions.

Chicago art college revokes Kanye West’s honorary doctorate

Prestigious institute rescinds award rapper received in 2015 for contributions to arts and culture.

World Jewish Congress Pres.:

'Remove Kanye's songs from streaming platforms'

Ronald Lauder sent a letter to CEOs of Apple and Spotify demanding they remove the anti-semitic rapper's music from their platforms.

Elon Musk:

'I personally wanted to punch Kanye for incitement to violence'

Twitter CEO says that while he's a free speech absolutist he draws the line at speech inciting violence.

Elon Musk:

'It was my decision to suspend Kanye West'

Twitter owner on Kanye West suspicion: At a certain point, you have to say what is incitement to violence.

Natalie Portman:

'Re-emergence of antisemitism makes my heart drop'

Israeli-American actress speaks out against re-emergence of antisemitism in America following comments by Kanye West.

Op-ed:

On Trump, Kanye, Biscuit, Jews and dinners

Trump is a true philo-semite, as proven below, but he runs into trouble because of behvioral flaws he must, correct. Op-ed

US analyst: Trump's 'antisemitism' a 'phony, fake news story'

An American news analyst calls Trump the 'best friend Israel and the Jewish people have ever had'.

Israeli UFC star to Kanye West: 'Come see me'

UFC fighter Natan Levy sends a message to Kanye West, threatens to 'find' anyone who uses racism.

Florida Senator thanks Musk for standing up against antisemitism

Senator Rick Scott praises Twitter CEO for suspending the account of Kanye West.

Vice President Harris:

'Praising Hitler, denying the Holocaust is vile and appalling'

US Vice President Kamala Harris blasts antisemitism following latest controversial remarks by rapper Kanye West.

Biden responds to Kanye West:

'The Holocaust happened, Hitler was a demonic figure'

US President condemns antisemitism, says political leaders should be calling it out instead of giving it a platform.

Musk shuts down Kanye West's Twitter account - again

The new Twitter boss had recently reinstated the controversial rapper citing 'freedom of speech'.

Ben Shapiro slams Kanye West: 'It's not Jews - just you'

Dave Rubin of 'The Rubin Report' questions whether Republicans are 'mature enough' to turn down support from 'genuine racists'.

Ambassador Erdan:

'It is past time for the curtain to drop on Kanye West'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN denounces rapper's latest comments: All of the lights must be turned off on this despicable antisemite.

Israeli Ambassador:

'Sickened by interview of Kanye West and Nick Fuentes'

Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, condemns antisemitism in latest interview with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes.

Kanye West: I love Jews - but I also love Nazis

'I see good things about Hitler.' Kanye West appears on Alex Jones' 'InfoWars,' mocking Benjamin Netanyahu in bizarre skit.

ZOA responds to meeting:

Trump still deserves award, no antisemitism in his actions

Zionist Organization of America demands former pres. condemn Kanye West and Nick Fuentes, still praises his pro-Israel record.

Kanye West storms out of podcast over comments on Jews

Kanye West, Nick Fuentes, and Milo Yiannopoulos walk out of interview in the middle of discussion on West's comments regarding Jews.

Trump’s antisemitism czar slams meeting with Kanye West, Fuentes

Elan Carr, President Trump's antisemitism monitor, calls out the former president for meeting with high profile antisemites.

Rabbis demand Trump denounce antisemitism of West and Fuentes

Coalition for Jewish Values responds to Donald Trump meeting Kanye West and Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago.

ZOA, Ben Shapiro rip Trump over dinner with Holocaust denier

Republican Jewish Coalition, Zionist Organization of America, and commentator Ben Shapiro blast Trump over dinner with antisemites.

Did Trump stumble into this Persona-Non-Grata’s ploy?

Why would a black guy befriend a white supremacist? Even if the two share the same Jew hatred, there is a titanic chasm between them. Op-ed.

Following Mar-a-Lago meeting

Ambassador Friedman to Trump: 'Throw those bums out'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman responds to Trump's meeting with Nick Fuentes and rapper Kanye West.

Trump dines with white nationalist Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago

Former president claims to have never met far right personality before dining with him and Kanye West.

Adidas investigating inappropriate behavior by Kanye West

The German sporting goods maker last month ended its partnership with West after his antisemitic comments.

Kanye West to Trump: Be my running mate

Controversial rapper says he met Trump at his estate and asked him to be his 2024 presidential running mate.