Kanye west and jews

Ye's upcoming concerts in Poland, Switzerland canceled after antisemitic remarks

Ye's upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been canceled amid mounting backlash over his past antisemitic remarks, disrupting his international tour plans.

Rapper Kanye West performs onstage during the "Vultures 1" playback concert during Rolling Loud 2024 at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 14, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
US rapper and producer Kanye West gestures upon arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on July 11, 2025.

Sponsors back out of London festival that invited Ye to headline despite record of antisemitism

 KANYE WEST attends the 2022 Super Bowl in Inglewood, California. The problem is that this self-proclaimed, proud Nazi is also an award-winning, gifted musician who has sold over 140 million copies of his records in the past two decades and become a billionaire, says the writer.

Adidas defeats appeal of lawsuit over imploded Kanye partnership

 Kanye West attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Kanye West meets Rabbi Pinto to make amends for past antisemitic remarks


Kanye loses billionaire status, 50% of net worth after Adidas cuts ties

According to Forbes Magazine, the loss of West's $1.5 billion deal with Adidas has left him with a net worth of just $400 million.

  Kanye West at Milk Studios on June 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. adidas and Kanye West announce the future of their partnership: adidas + KANYE WEST

Spotify criticizes Kanye's comments, keeps his music

The streaming giant said that none of Kanye's music violates their anti-hate policies, despite his recent string of antisemitic comments.

Rapper Kanye West smiles during a meeting with then-US President Donald Trump to discuss criminal justice reform at the White House in Washington, US, October 11, 2018.

Letters to the editor, October 26, 2022: Every vote does count

Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.

 A voting box in the last Israeli election in 2015

The Kanye West effect terrorizing America's Jewish youth - opinion

Celebrities such as Kanye West make it legitimate for a young Jewish girl's friends to try and shove her into an oven.

 A protestor carries a white supremacist and antisemitic sign outside the Kenosha County Courthouse on the second day of jury deliberations in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, US, November 17, 2021.

Adidas cuts ties with Kanye West over antisemitism, 'offensive behavior'

German sporting goods maker Adidas ended its partnership with American rapper Kanye West, following a rash of offensive behavior.

 US rapper Kanye West (C), attends the Givenchy Spring-Summer 2023 fashion show during the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week, in Paris, on October 2, 2022.

The Nazi history of Adidas; the sportswear giant hasn't dropped Kanye West

Adidas' partnership with Kanye West is nearly a decade old and extremely lucrative. His Yeezy line brought the company an estimate $2 billion in revenue this year.

Rapper Kanye West makes a point as he holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, US July 19, 2020.

Kim Kardashian speaks out against ex-husband Kanye West's antisemitism

Gigi Hadid reposted Amy Schumer's Instagram post calling for the support of the Jewish people and standing up against the rise of antisemitism.

Kim Kardashian

Kanye West dropped by talent agency after weeks of antisemitic outbursts

The agency had been facing increased calls in recent days to stop representing Kanye West, as multiple other people announced boycotts or the ending of professional ties.

 Recording artist Kanye West performs onstage at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 18, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vogue's Anna Wintour permanently severs ties from Kanye West amid rampant antisemitism

The global fashion icon has reportedly ended her relationship with Kanye West, which has spanned over a decade, in response to continued antisemitic remarks.

 ANNA WINTOUR poses on the carpet at the 2021 CFDA Awards in New York, in November. Antisemitism should never be in ‘Vogue.’

Kanye West says Quentin Tarantino took his idea for 'Django Unchained'

Rapper Kanye West, embroiled in controversy for antisemitism and political statements, said he came up with the idea for 'Django Unchained' as the music video for 'Gold Digger.'

  Rapper Kanye West holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. July 19, 2020.