(Related) Adidas ends partnership with Kanye West amid anti-Semitic backlash
Online commentators began speculating that Kanye West would be back on Twitter soon after Elon Musk (a self-proclaimed “free speech absolutist”) successfully hijacked the social media platform.
Earlier in the week, a former executive who worked with West said the rapper had an open “obsession” with Adolf Hitler, and about the “great things” he and the Nazi Party had done for Germany. He claimed he was reminiscing. CNN reported.
Executives and other sources who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity said how West, who legally changed his name to Ye, came up with the idea of naming the album after the disgraced Nazi leader. I told the outlet how I came up with the idea.
“He admired how great it was that Hitler was able to amass so much power and spoke of all the great things he and the Nazi party had achieved for the German people,” the person said. claimed in an interview with CNN.
Earlier in the day, Ye returned to his newly revived Instagram account after being locked out for sharing anti-Semitic remarks on social media platforms earlier this month.
The rapper posted a series of messages on Thursday night, including name-dropping Endeavor CEO Ali Emmanuel and 50 Cent.
Kanye West on Instagram return on Adidas failure: ‘I lost $2 billion in one day’
Ichimi: Kanye West has returned to Instagram to deal with a significant drop in his fortune – according forbesfrom $2 billion to $400 million — after Adidas and other brands cut ties with the rapper over his anti-Semitic remarks.
On Thursday, the rapper returned to his newly revived Instagram, which was banned after a string of anti-Semitic remarks, and reflected on the news that he “lost $2 billion in one day” in the aftermath of his comments.
In a post addressed to Ari Emmanuel, CEO of entertainment and media agency Endeavor, West wrote: I know he lost $2 billion in one day and is still alive. This is love speech. i still love you. God still loves you ”
Read Chelsea Richell’s full report here.
Johanna ChisholmOctober 28, 2022 15:00
ICYMI: Kanye West reportedly dropped by sixth divorce attorney amid anti-Semitic controversy
Ichimi: Kanye West has reportedly been dropped by a sixth divorce attorney during his divorce proceedings from Kim Kardashian.
West was taken down by New York divorce attorneys Bernard Clare and Bob Cohen of Cohen Clare Lance Griefer Thorpe and Rottenstrike LLP. 6 pages.
“The company no longer represents Kanye West,” a source told the outlet.
Independent We have reached out to West and his former attorneys, Claire and Cohen, for comment.
Read Meredith Clark’s full report here.
Johanna ChisholmOctober 28, 2022 14:00
Law firm Greenberg Traurig moves to cut ties with client Kanye West
Greenberg Traulig, a Florida-based law firm representing Kanye West in two ongoing lawsuits, said: in a statement shared with financial times being in the process of severing ties with their celebrity clients following his anti-Semitic remarks.
According to the FT, the company “has taken steps to respond to the reported remarks in accordance with its ethical obligations and court rules.” They run counter to the core values we believe in and live by.”
“This company was founded by people who faced discrimination. Many of us lost our ancestors because of that kind of hatred and prejudice.” Jews.
Johanna ChisholmOctober 28, 2022 13:00
Fans Begin Celebrating Kanye West’s Possible Return, Elon And Trump At The Steer Of Twitter
With the official announcement of Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover of Twitter, online commentators who are Kanye West fans took to Twitter after being locked out of Kanye West’s social media accounts earlier this month for sharing anti-Semitic posts. We started celebrating a possible return to the media platform.
“Imagine how awesome Twitter will be when Trump’s Kanye West, Alex Jones, Roger Stone and Nick Fuentes are back,” wrote one Twitter user. Many speculate whether he will allow online trolls, such as the former US president, to return to the platform.
The USA Singers, a group of self-proclaimed resistance singers, joined the speculation, jokingly tweeting that “Elon Musk will probably hire Kanye West as head of public relations at Twitter.”
Johanna ChisholmOctober 28, 2022 12:20
Nick Cave ‘very sorry’ for Kanye West’s anti-Semitic remarks
Nick Cave said at an event in London on Thursday night that he was “deeply disappointed” by Kanye West’s recent anti-Semitic remarks, but called him “the greatest artist of our generation.” He said he thinks there is.
NME report The audience asked the Australian singer during the question-and-answer portion of the evening how she separates an artist’s work from controversial aspects of their personal beliefs.
“Now Kanye is making anti-Semitic remarks,” the musician replied at one point. “Kanye to me is controversial, but in my opinion the greatest artist of our generation. is something I’ve never heard before.
“But to me, I personally think it’s disgraceful that he pulls out these anti-Semitic tropes. Do I have to step down from such heights to *? I have.”
Before answering questions from the audience, he added: His eternal unhacking of the worst aspects of his personality, and the music he makes, as all our music is, is a journey of escaping the worst aspects of his personality. ”
Johanna ChisholmOctober 28, 2022 12:00
NBA player Jaylen Brown defends Donda Academy in series of tweets
NBA player Jaylen Brown lashed out in a series of Twitter posts to defend Kanye West’s Donda Academy…soon.
Times first reported In an email sent to parents Wednesday night revealing private schools will remain closed until the fall of 2023.
Brown, who announced earlier this week that he was leaving Donda Sports, the West-founded agency, shared his feelings about the school closure on Twitter on Thursday.
“Parents and students of many good teachers are affected by this. Looking at the time I spent at Donda Academy, it is easy to speak from the outside. With curriculum, high school students are far superior, the Celtics player tweeted while citing an article about school closures in California.
He added: “Anti-Semitism should be addressed with caution and respect. Inequality/lack of opportunity in our education system should be addressed with caution and respect.” Schools with resources/opportunities, academically and athletically, were suddenly taken away without notice.”
Johanna ChisholmOctober 28, 2022 11:25
ICYMI: Vogue has no intention of working with Kanye West again
Ichimi: trend Amid the multiple controversies surrounding the rapper, I have no intention of working with Kanye West again.
West has been dominating the headlines in recent weeks after making anti-Semitic remarks, and during her Yeezy SZN 9 presentation at Paris Fashion Week earlier this month, she wore a T for “White Lives Matter.” We sent the models wearing the shirts down the catwalk.
October 21st, trend Said 6 pages Neither the fashion magazine nor its editor-in-chief Anna Wintour intended to work with West.
Independent Contacted trend and west for comments.
Winter and West have had a longstanding relationship since inviting him to the annual Met Gala in 2009.
The Independent has the full report below.
Graham MasseyOct 28, 2022 11:01
Essentials playlist removed from Apple Music
Ichimi: Kanye West’s Essentials playlist seems to have been removed from Apple Music.
The move came as the rapper continued to face backlash after making a string of anti-Semitic remarks in interviews and on social media.
There is no official statement from Apple Music regarding development yet.
Graham MasseyOct 28, 2022 08:31
Madame Tussauds London moves Kanye West wax figure
Ichimi: Madame Tussauds Wax Museum has removed Kanye West’s wax figure from public view.
A model of the US rapper who legally changed his name to Ye has been moved to the archives by the museum.
Charlotte McLaughlin reports:
Graham MasseyOct 28, 2022 07:01
What Kanye West Did: Explained
Ichimi: Kanye West is experiencing backlash after making a series of anti-Semitic remarks in interviews and on social media.
The rapper, who has been embroiled in various controversies over the years, has been removed from both Adidas and Balenciaga for his “hateful and dangerous” comments.
Many fellow celebrities have also condemned his actions.
Isobel Lewis discusses the latest controversy, his statements, and the criticisms surrounding it.
Graham MasseyOct 28, 2022 06:05