Kanye West

Kanye West concert cancelled in Poland over antisemitic remarks

A planned concert by US rapper Kanye West at Poland's Silesian Stadium in Chorzów has been cancelled following government pressure and condemnation of his antisemitic comments.

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain

Rapper Ye denied entry to the UK ahead of his planned Wireless Festival performance, prompting organizers to cancel the event amid mounting backlash over his past antisemitic statements.

UK considering blocking Kanye West from entering the country

The UK government is examining whether to bar Kanye West from entering the country due to his history of antisemitic remarks and actions.

Ye Is a Nazi. His apology Is garbage

Until he undoes the antisemitic incitement, we reject him entirely. Opinion.

ADL calls Kanye West’s apology ‘long overdue’ but insufficient

Anti-Defamation League issues a cool response to Kanye West’s apology, saying it doesn’t erase his long record of antisemitism and stressing that real change requires ending such behavior.

Ye declares: 'I love Jewish people'

Ye apologizes for his antisemitism in Wall Street Journal ad: ‘’I lost touch with reality.’

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Ye meets Rabbi Pinto, apologizes for past comments on Jews

During a personal conversation on this week with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, Ye expressed deep regret for his past statements against the Jewish people.

Over 'Heil Hitler' song

Slovakia festival cancels Kanye West performance

Slovakia's Rubicon hip hop festival cancels Kanye West's upcoming performance, his sole confirmed European show this year. The decision follows widespread uproar over West's May 8 release of "Heil Hitler," a song glorifying the Nazi leader.

Australia bans Kanye West from entering the country

The Australian government has announced that it will not allow American rapper Kanye West to enter the country, following his song called "Heil Hitler," which glorifies the Nazi tyrant.

Kanye West's sudden shift:

'I am done with antisemitism'

Controversial rapper Kanye West declares "I am done with antisemitism", hours after a deadly shooting attack in Washington DC.

Joe Rogan defends Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler’ song

Podcaster Joe Rogan defends Kanye West’s antisemitic track 'Heil Hitler,' echoing its stereotypes and claiming Jewish control of diamonds.

Ye returns to X, defending antisemitic posts and T-shirt

Kanye West, back on X again, says he is ‘not under Jewish control anymore.’

Kanye’s swastika shirt inspires flurry of defiant Jewish spinoffs

Creative campaign mirrors Kanye West's idea for shirts - but without the hatred.

Kanye West's website taken down for selling shirt with swastika

Shopify takes down Kanye West’s website after it was found to be selling a white T-shirt featuring a black swastika in the center.

Kanye West bought a Super Bowl ad. His product? A swastika shirt

In 30-second ad filmed with an iPhone, Kanye West advertises his latest antisemitic product.

Ye shuts X account: 'I appreciate Elon for allowing me to vent'

Following string of antisemitic posts, rapper Kanye West thanks X owner Elon Musk for the platform shuts down his account.

‘Silence is complicity’

Schwimmer calls for Kanye West’s ban from X

Jewish actor David Schwimmer urges billionaire Elon Musk to remove Kanye West from X following West’s latest series of antisemitic posts.

In spate of antisemitism:

Ye: 'I don't like or trust any Jewish person'

Kanye embarks on a new antisemitic spree on X, saying, ‘I’m never apologizing for my Jewish comments.’

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.