Kanye West Sparks Controversy with Antisemitic Rant, Accuses Elon Musk of “Stealing Nazi Swag”
2025-02-07 09:46:47
Rapper Kanye West, known as Ye, ignited a firestorm on social media Thursday with a series of inflammatory posts targeting Elon Musk, Jewish communities, and the music industry. The outburst included antisemitic remarks, accusations of betrayal against Musk, and a plea for the release of incarcerated music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Key Details:
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Antisemitic Statements: West declared, “I’m a Nazi” and “I love Hitler now” in posts on X (formerly Twitter), doubling down on his refusal to apologize for past comments. He wrote, “I’m never apologizing for my Jewish comments—I can say whatever the f*** I wanna say forever” .
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Elon Musk Accusation: West claimed Musk “stole my Nazi swag at the inauguration,” referring to Musk’s alleged salute at Donald Trump’s January swearing-in. Musk later dismissed the claim as “tired” and accused critics of using “dirty tricks” .
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Grammys Controversy: West and wife Bianca Censori attended the 2025 Grammy Awards, where Censori’s nearly nude red carpet appearance sparked debate. West later posted, “I have dominion over my wife,” dismissing criticism as “woke feminist s***” .
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Diddy Defense: West called for Combs’s release, tweeting “Free Puff,” amid Combs’ sex trafficking trial set for May. Combs faces over 120 lawsuits alleging sexual assault and exploitation .
Public and Industry Response:
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The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) condemned West’s remarks, calling them “hateful and dangerous” .
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Critics on X expressed outrage, with some users urging Musk to ban West from the platform. Others defended West’s “free speech” .
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West’s Instagram account was reportedly logged out (not banned) after similar posts, prompting him to thank Musk for X as a “free speech platform” .