Kanye West

The double standard: Why Kanye West’s antisemitism continues to be ignored - opinion

Granting a self-declared antisemite who has engaged in deeply harmful rhetoric prominent platforms sends a troubling message to Jews around the world, one that allows such bullying to persist.

US rapper and producer Kanye West gestures upon arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on July 11, 2025.
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.

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

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

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

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


Guilty for Associating with Antisemites? Opinion

Yes, associating with antisemites should be unacceptable.

  (L to R) President-elect Donald Trump and Kanye West stand together in the lobby at Trump Tower, December 13, 2016 in New York City. President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are in the process of filling cabinet and other high level positions for the new administration.

Adidas CEO: Kanye West didn't mean antisemitic remarks

"I don't think he meant what he said and I don't think he's a bad person - it just came across that way," the CEO Adidas CEO said of Kanye's West's antisemitic remarks.

 Kanye West attends the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium earlier this year. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Kanye West impersonator wears ‘Jewish Lives Matter’ shirt at NY Fashion Week

“I wanted to convey a message that Jewish lives matter,” Kanye West impersonator Baron Jay told the New York Jewish Week. “My intention behind it is that each culture can rally around each other.”

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.

Kanye West to release track 'Israel' about meeting the devil

The rapper who made headlines last year for his antisemitic statements will be releasing "Israel", which details his experience post-"death con 3"

Rapper Kanye West speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss criminal justice reform in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, US, October 11, 2018.

Kanye West's antisemitism helps spark $14.3m. federal boost for CT

A large proportion of the increased antisemitism in Connecticut was directly linked to Ye.

 Kanye West attends the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium earlier this year. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Musk reinstates Kanye West's Twitter account on new 'X' social media platform

Kanye won't be eligible to monetize his account on X, and advertisements won't appear next to his posts.

 Kanye West attends the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium earlier this year. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Kim Kardashian cries over Kanye West’s antisemitism in upcoming ‘Kardashians’ episode

The scene from the show’s third season was filmed several months ago, around the time their divorce was finalized and West made the comments.

 Kim Kardashian poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the Time Magazine 100 gala celebrating their list of the 100 Most Influential People in the world in New York City, New York, US, April 26, 2023.

Exposed: Kanye West's antisemitic remarks during his presidential campaign

The rapper's business partner Alex Klein shared a previously untold story about his fallout with West following the now infamous 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.

A Jewish guide to Chris Christie’s presidential campaign, starting with his feuds

Alongside portraying the former president as a danger to democracy, Christie has singled out another person for criticism: Jared Kushner, Trump’s Jewish son-in-law.

 Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie answers a question as he launches his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, June 6, 2023.

Kanye West and Ice Cube rekindle friendship after antisemitism fallout - report

The two rappers were pictured embracing one another outside of Ice Cube's home.

 (L-R) Kanye West and Ice Cube