Kanye West has ignited a firestorm after selling swastika T-shirts on his Yeezy website and launching into a shocking anti-Semitic rant on social media.
The rapper’s latest stunt has drawn intense backlash, with Hollywood stars and activists calling for his removal from major platforms.
The $20 T-shirt, featuring a swastika, was the only item available on his site after he aired a bizarre Super Bowl commercial. Following his three-day tirade of offensive posts, stars like Isla Fisher and David Schwimmer have publicly denounced him.
AI video condemns West’s actions
A controversial AI-generated video featuring digital versions of Jewish celebrities, including Scarlett Johansson, David Schwimmer, and Sacha Baron Cohen, was released to condemn West’s actions. However, some stars, including Johansson, expressed outrage over their likeness being used without permission.
Johansson called for strict AI regulations, warning that unapproved digital recreations could become a greater threat than individual hate speech. “We must call out the misuse of AI, no matter its messaging,” she said.
Stars speak out against Kanye
Isla Fisher, who converted to Judaism when she married Sacha Baron Cohen, called West a “monster” and urged fans to unfollow him. “No tolerance for this,” she wrote on Instagram.
David Schwimmer labeled West a “deranged bigot” and called for Elon Musk to remove his account from X, saying, “Silence is complicity.” His request was granted, as West’s account has since been taken down.
West’s website vanishes amid backlash
West’s Yeezy website has disappeared after Shopify banned the sale of his offensive merchandise. Meanwhile, his Los Angeles-based talent agency, 33 & West, dropped him, with agent Daniel McCartney stating he could no longer represent someone promoting hate speech.
Kanye doubles down in bizarre rant
Despite widespread condemnation, West has refused to apologize. He declared on social media, “I AM A NAZI” and “I LOVE HITLER NOW WHAT.” He later claimed the entire controversy was a “social experiment,” boasting that he still had his Twitter account and billions in the bank.
West’s comments and actions have reignited concerns about his influence, as well as the unchecked spread of hate speech online.
