Tag #Kanye West

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Kanye West's Antisemitic Song Remains on X Despite Platform Bans

Kanye West's new song, containing a Hitler speech sample and swastika-like artwork, was banned on Spotify, YouTube, and Soundcloud but remains on X despite his history of antisemitic posts; this highlights inconsistencies in content moderation across platforms.

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Ye's "Heil Hitler" Song Spreads Despite Platform Removals

Ye's new song "Heil Hitler," glorifying Hitler, was removed from Spotify and SoundCloud but proliferated on X, accumulating millions of views, showcasing inconsistent online content moderation and the power of influential users.

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Adidas Sells Remaining Yeezy Stock, Donates Millions to Anti-Hate Groups

Adidas sold its remaining Yeezy sneakers for approximately \$1.4 billion, generating a profit of \$500 million after direct costs. Over \$250 million was donated to charities combating discrimination and hate, including the Anti-Defamation League and the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, follow...

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Kanye West's Wife Leaves Him After Antisemitic Outbursts

Kanye West's wife, Bianca Censori, is divorcing him after two years of marriage, reportedly due to his antisemitic remarks, Nazi imagery, and Hitler admiration; she will receive a $5 million settlement.

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Kanye West Dropped by Agency, Shopify Removes Antisemitic Merchandise

Following a series of antisemitic posts on X/Twitter, Kanye West's talent agency 33&West dropped him; subsequently, Shopify removed his online store which was selling a t-shirt with a swastika, leading to widespread condemnation and highlighting the significant consequences of hate speech.

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Ye Deletes X Account Following Antisemitic Posts and Super Bowl Controversy

Rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, deleted his X account after posting antisemitic content and a rant against Taylor Swift, following criticism and a Super Bowl advertisement promoting swastika shirts on his website; his verified Instagram account remains but is blank.

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Kanye West's "Heil Hitler" Single Sparks Global Content Moderation Debate

Despite being removed from most streaming services, Kanye West's new single, "Heil Hitler," remains on X with almost 9 million views; however, it is banned in Germany under Section 86a of their penal code due to its Nazi imagery and hate speech, showcasing differing global approaches to content mode...

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Kanye West's Representative, Milo Yiannopoulos, and the Normalization of Controversy

Milo Yiannopoulos, a controversial figure known for his far-right views and past scandals, is currently Kanye West's representative, raising concerns about ethical implications and future controversies.

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Adidas Completes Yeezy Sale, Donates Profits, but Sees Sales Dip

Adidas has ended sales of its Yeezy shoes following its split with Kanye West in October 2022 due to his antisemitic remarks; the company sold \$1.2 billion of remaining inventory, donating profits to charity, but saw a 2% sales decline in North America.

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Kanye West's Antisemitism: A Symptom of Societal Failure

Kanye West's antisemitic statements, including his claim that "Jews were better as slaves," are symptomatic of a broader resurgence of Jew-hatred, revealing a societal tolerance for increasingly overt antisemitism.

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Shopify Shuts Down Kanye West's Yeezy Over Antisemitic Merchandise

Shopify shut down Kanye West's Yeezy online store after it sold T-shirts featuring a swastika, following his antisemitic posts on X and a Super Bowl ad promoting the site; the domain name is now for sale.

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Kanye West Deactivates Twitter After Anti-Semitic Tirade

Following a series of anti-Semitic, misogynistic, and racist tweets, Kanye West deactivated his Twitter account; Elon Musk confirmed the account's deactivation due to violating platform standards, while West claimed his controversial posts were cathartic and he was in a "good space.

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