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After an incident at the Grammy Awards where he was reportedly removed from the red carpet due to his wife’s provocative performance, Kanye West has generated significant controversy on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). West’s recent outbursts have included a series of troubling antisemitic remarks, in which he referred to himself as a “Nazi” and made offensive comments targeting the Jewish community. In one notable post, he stated, “THE JEWS CLAIM TO BE SO OPPRESSED THEN TRY TO OPPRESS ME AND ELON’S FREEDOM OF SPEECH,” reinforcing his contentious history with this community.
This assertion regarding oppression appears to stem from various calls for action urging X owner, Elon Musk, to take a stand against the antisemitic rhetoric proliferating on the platform. Among those vocally opposing West’s commentary is David Schwimmer, renowned for his portrayal of Ross Geller in the sitcom Friends. Schwimmer has used Instagram to express his concern, emphatically stating, ‘We can’t stop a deranged bigot from spewing hate-filled, ignorant bile… but we CAN stop giving him a megaphone, Mr. Musk.’ This plea calls attention to the dangers of allowing such rhetoric to gain traction.
Kanye West vs. Hollywood
Schwimmer is not alone in condemning West’s inflammatory remarks. A number of celebrities from various sectors of the entertainment industry are urging Musk to intervene. Piers Morgan, a former judge on America’s Got Talent and now a news anchor, expressed his bewilderment as to why West remains on the platform despite the nature of his comments.
Meghan McCain, once a co-host on The View, also weighed in, labeling West as a “truly demonic person” following his jarring statements regarding marginalized groups, including Jewish individuals and women. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel humorously suggested that actor Will Smith should redeem his earlier slap incident by confronting West. However, it’s essential to note that not all reactions against West are directed at him alone; some who speak up against his views have themselves faced backlash.
In a separate incident, West turned his attention to Ariana Grande, who has been in the spotlight due to her role in Wicked. He made unflattering comments about her physique, stating, “THAT B***H ARIANA GRANDE NEEDS TO EAT. SHE LOOKS LIKE SHE HASN’T SEEN A MEAL IN YEARS.” Grande has not publicly addressed these disparaging remarks, but they have sparked significant negative reactions against West, who appears undeterred from continuing his contentious social media activity.
Birthname: Kanye Omari West
Birthdate: June 8, 1977
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Bio
Kanye Omari West is an acclaimed American rapper, singer, and record producer. He gained initial fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he received accolades for his contributions to Jay-Z’s influential album, The Blueprint, and produced hit singles for notable artists like Alicia Keys and Ludacris. West is known for his distinctive production style that originally featured pitched-up vocal samples from soul music, coupled with his own percussion and instrumentation. Over time, he has expanded his musical influences to encompass a variety of genres, including 70s R&B, baroque pop, trip hop, and synth pop, thereby broadening the scope of his artistic expression.
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