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


Why are so many Jews working in Hollywood? - opinion

Jews do not run Hollywood. It is crucial to address, however, that, yes, the entertainment industry has disproportionately many Jewish people working in it.

 COMEDIAN DAVE Chappelle arrives to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, in Washington, in 2019. The statement by Chappelle last month, implying that Jews ‘run Hollywood’ was inaccurate, says the writer.

Trump to address conference of Orthodox Jews in wake of West-Fuentes controversy

Trump will speak Friday at the annual President’s Conference of Torah Umesorah, a days-long event at his National Doral club in Miami.

 FORMER US president Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Ohio ahead of the midterm elections last month in support of Republican candidates.

Kanye West claims to be ‘slightly autistic’ to excuse hate speech

The rapper explained that his alleged autism makes him a savant like the protagonist in the film "Rain Man."

 KANYE WEST has more followers on social media platforms than there are Jews in the entire world.

Adam Sandler to receive Mark Twain Prize for American humor

Sandler, his wife Jackie and their two teenage daughters are set to star in a bat mitzvah-themed movie for Netflix.

 Adam Sandler gives an acceptance speech at the 2022 Gotham Awards.

Hanukkah: Finding hope to resist antisemitism - opinion

This Hanukkah, like the Maccabees, I hope we can find strength in numbers and resist antisemitism in all its forms.

 HANUKKAH AND the US Jewish community: An artist creates a mural to honor late US Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the famous dissent collar she wore. The hamsa is for added protection.

Trump dining with Kanye gives Jews haters freedom to express hate - opinion

Although Donald Trump dined with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes, it does not erase the good he has done for Israel.

 FORMER US President Donald Trump announces last month at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida that he will run for the presidency in 2024.

Antisemitism is becoming normalized because of Kanye West - opinion

Kanye West's comments have inspired extremists to come out of their shells and feel comfortable openly spreading antisemitism.

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 named antisemite of the year

"Kanye West's threats of violence, hateful conduct, and hate speech all led him to winning this year's title," watchdog group StopAntisemitism, who has run the annual contest for four years, said.

 Kanye West (illustrative).

Donald Trump says Jewish leaders ‘lack loyalty, should be ashamed’

Trump has now repeatedly lambasted Jewish leaders for being unloyal, stressing his achievements for Israel during his presidency.

 Donald Trump announces his bid for the presidency at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. (Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Congressman Ritchie Torres: ‘Holocaust deniers are the scum of the Earth’

Despite being one of the youngest members of the House at just 34, Torres has become synonymous with the fight against antisemitism and support for the State of Israel.

 Representative Ritchie Torres speaks during the House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, US, September 30, 2021.