Kanye West ignited controversy with a sequence of inflammatory social media posts, proclaiming himself a Nazi in messages laden with antisemitic and sexist rhetoric.
The posts, shared on X, the platform previously referred to as Twitter, mark a troubling continuation of West’s historical past of controversial statements.
The 47-year-old rapper, who legally modified his title to Ye, shocked followers by writing, “CALL ME YAYDOLF YITLER,” earlier than later including, “I LOVE HITLER NOW WHAT B*****S.”
I LOVE HITLER NOW WHAT B######
— ye (@kanyewest) February 7, 2025
He went on to explain Adolf Hitler as “so contemporary” and pushed for normalizing discussions in regards to the notorious dictator.
West’s remarks come regardless of beforehand apologizing in 2022 for feedback deemed antisemitic.
Nonetheless, in his latest posts, he rejected accountability, stating that he doesn’t “like or belief” Jewish folks and refusing to “apologize” for his views.
Past his inflammatory remarks, West additionally addressed the backlash surrounding his and Censori’s look on the Grammy Awards on Sunday.
The couple turned heads when West seemingly instructed Censori to take away a full-length black coat, unveiling a sheer, form-fitting gown beneath. The second sparked widespread hypothesis that West orchestrated the reveal.
Dismissing criticism, West insisted that Censori was not coerced however concurrently emphasised his perceived management over her selections.
“I HAVE DOMINION OVER MY WIFE,” he wrote. “THIS AIN’T NO WOKE A** FEMINIST S***. SHE’S WITH A BILLIONAIRE, WHY WOULD SHE LISTEN TO ANY OF YOU DUMB*** BROKE B*****.”
He additional claimed, “YES I DON’T MAKE HER DO NOTHING SHE DOESN’T WANT TO, BUT SHE DEFINITELY WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO IT WITHOUT MY APPROVAL.”
In a follow-up publish, West lashed out at those that labeled the Grammy look a “stunt,” insisting Censori had lengthy embraced revealing style.
“Anybody who referred to as my spouse’s Grammy look a stunt is dumb and laaaame sure youuuu,” he wrote. “She been dressing bare for two years. Now hastily it’s a stunt.”
Regardless of the uproar, West maintained he was clear-headed whereas posting and expressed a way of finality in his messages.
“IF I LOST EVERYTHING ‘AGAIN’ TONIGHT WAS WORTH IT I CAN DIE AFTER THIS,” he declared.
I CAN SAY JEW AS MUCH AS I WANT I CAN SAY HITLER AS MUCH AS I WANT MATTER FACT I DO SAY IT WHEN I WANT
— ye (@kanyewest) February 7, 2025
I LOVE WHEN JEWISH PEOPLE COME TO ME AND SAY THEY CANT WORK WITH ME ANYMORE ITS MY FAV
— ye (@kanyewest) February 7, 2025
F### VIRGIL
— ye (@kanyewest) February 7, 2025
ALL WHITE PEOPLE ARE RACIST
— ye (@kanyewest) February 7, 2025