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F… you! Hollywood shuns Kanye West over swastika scandal

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 Meanwhile, his Los Angeles-based talent agency, 33 & West, dropped him, with agent Daniel McCartney stating he could no longer represent someone promoting hate speech.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.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.

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