Kanye West

London music festival canceled after UK bars Ye’s entry amid pressure from Jewish groups

According to the BBC, Ye's electronic travel authorization was withdrawn on the grounds that his presence in the UK would not be “conducive to the public good.”

Kanye West at the 67th Grammys Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.
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

(L-R) Kanye "Ye" West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

’I lost touch with reality’: Ye apologizes for his antisemitism in Wall Street Journal ad

Andrew Tate, left, appeared on the Patrick Ben-David Podcast to distance himself from footage of the right-wing influencers singing "Heil Hitler." Myron Gaines, right, doubled down, appearing in a video dressed as an Orthodox Jew.

Andrew Tate denies singing Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler’, others present double down


Kanye West calls himself a Nazi, doubles down on antisemitic remarks

West’s antisemitic posts have previously led to bans from social media platforms.

 Kanye West and Bianca Censori pose at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2025.

Obama urges Jewish Americans to back Harris, criticizes Trump’s ties to Holocaust deniers

At the rally, Obama asked why Jewish Americans would place their faith in a president “who sat down for pleasantries with Holocaust deniers.” 

U.S. President Barack Obama looks up during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York September 21, 2016.

Adidas reaches settlement with Kanye West, ending fight following antisemitic comments

In October 2022, Adidas announced an immediate end to its partnership with West following the performer and designer's offensive behavior and antisemitic comments.

 Rapper Kanye West calls for a question from the crowd as he holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. July 19, 2020.

Candace Owens claims YouTube suspended her after interview with Kanye West

YouTube said that it had suspended Candace Owen's account and removed the interview with Kanye West as it “claims that Jewish people control the media,” according to Owens.

 Conservative talk show host Candace Owens speaks during at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 25, 2022.

Trump says Ye ‘has a good heart’ in interview with Jewish streaming star Adin Ross

Meanwhile, Ye has been making bids to return to the fold since appearing to apologize to the Jewish people last year, and was also recently praised by Adidas’ new CEO even as he’s continued to flirt

 Then-President Donald Trump met with Kanye West in the Oval Office of the White House, Oct. 11, 2018.

Royce White, right-wing podcaster, wins Minnesota GOP’s Senate endorsement

The podcaster, who has criticized ‘the Jewish elite,’ won the vote by more than two-thirds of the delegate.

 Royce White, an NBA player turned right-wing podcaster, received the Minnesota GOP's endorsement for Senate on May 18, 2024.

Kanye West says Holocaust fake, Hitler good man in rants alleged in suit

The rapper, who has become known for his antisemitic rants in recent years, has gone as far as allegedly saying that "Hitler was great," a new lawsuit against him claims.

 Rapper Kanye West calls for a question from the crowd as he holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. July 19, 2020.

Kanye West headlines LA festival amid antisemitic lyric backlash

The Los Angeles Times reported that for some fans, including West in the festival lineup is a bridge too far.

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

Candace Owens, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach squabble over antisemitism, blackmail and Kanye West

Shmuley and his daughter Chana Boteach had past issues with Owen for her embrace of Kanye West, and her failure to condemn his antisemitic tirades.

 Conservative talk show host Candace Owens speaks during at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 25, 2022.

Kanye West says he doesn't have 'enough info' on Gaza war

In the filmed interaction, Kanye is seen responding to the question: “your thoughts on the Palestinians?"

 Kanye West (illustrative).