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


Adidas to start selling off Yeezy merchandise at the end of May

The initial sale of some of the shoes marks the first time the products have been available to customers since Adidas terminated the partnership in October 2022.

 A pair of Yeezy shoes are seen in a Foot Locker store on the day Adidas terminated its partnership with the American rapper and designer Kanye West, now known as Ye, in Garden City, New York, US, October 25, 2022.

Adidas says it will sell off Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds to those ‘hurt by Kanye’s statements’

Adidas had agonized for months over how to deal with the Yeezy merchandise, at one point considering simply burning it.

 A pair of Yeezy shoes are seen in a Foot Locker store on the day Adidas terminated its partnership with the American rapper and designer Kanye West, now known as Ye, in Garden City, New York, US, October 25, 2022.

From Hollywood to Tel Aviv: TV hosts connect over Jewish values

 Danielle Robay

In speech, ADL chief focuses on anti-Zionists and threats to Orthodox while avoiding Trump

Greenblatt’s speech touched almost exclusively on themes that have troubled Jewish conservatives. Absent from his speech was any mention of Trump.

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks during the Anti-Defamation League's "Never is Now" summit at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan in New York City, New York, US, November 10, 2022.

Kanye West in new Instagram post: I like Jewish people again

West attributed his change of heart to 21 Jump Street actor Jonah Hill.

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.

Antisemitism on Twitter more than doubled since Musk takeover - study

The weekly average number of antisemitic Tweets increased by 106% (from 6,204 to 12,762) from before Musk's acquisition to after.

 : Elon Musk's twitter account is seen on a smartphone in front of the Twitter logo in this photo illustration taken, April 15, 2022.

Antisemitism inspired by Ye became physical, dangerous – new ADL report

The ADL tracked references to 'Ye is Right' in instances of on-the-ground antisemitic vandalism and harassment across the US.

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

Kyrie Irving traded to Dallas Mavericks after antisemitism controversy

The Dallas Mavericks' Jewish owner Mark Cuban spoke out on Irving's antisemitism scandal last year.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, Oct 29, 2022

‘Yeah, do it for Kanye’: A DC-area assault victim says his attackers made antisemitic comments

The Montgomery County victim was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. Police said they had arrested a man at a nearby McDonald’s.

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

Twitter bans white supremacist Nick Fuentes a day after reinstating him

Nick Fuentes was originally banned from Twitter in 2021 for his antisemitic posts and comments.

 Person touch "Delete app" icon near Twitter logo are seen in this illustration taken, December 19, 2022.