Making excuses for antisemitism - from celebs to thugs
How many ways are there to excuse antisemitism? Quite a few, it seems.
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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.
It wasn't Kanye West saying 'Jewish Lives Matter' - but it sure looked like him
A Kanye West impersonator wore a ‘Jewish Lives Matter’ shirt at NY Fashion Week. Why?
Kanye West reemerges with ironically titled new song: 'Israel'
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 cutting ties 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 Kanye West likely 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 after cutting ties with 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 slammed for alleged onstage 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.
University 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 University of Alabama
Two dozen antisemitic messages praising rapper for antisemitic statements, and referring to Holocaust Remembrance Day, found on campus.
‘Yeah, do it for Kanye’: A DC-area assault victim says attackers made antisemitic comments
‘Yeah, do it for Kanye’: A DC-area assault victim says attackers made antisemitic comments, invoked anti-Jewish rapper.
Australian minister: Kanye West may not be suitable 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 business 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.
Kanye West tops Wiesenthal Center 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 antisemitic comments 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 for dinner with Kanye and Fuentes
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 President: '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.
Actress 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.
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 and denying the Holocaust must be condemned
US Vice President Kamala Harris blasts antisemitism following latest controversial remarks by rapper Kanye West.
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