Kanye West

Israeli music industry doubtful over Kanye West's potential return to Israel

Rumors that Kanye West may perform in Israel after apologizing for past antisemitic remarks have sparked skepticism and backlash within the Israeli music industry.

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

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

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


The Israeli behind the AI video that has everyone talking about Kanye’s antisemitism - interview

“We expected the video to gain traction, but we didn’t anticipate just how massive it would become,” says Guy Bar, the founder of AI tech hub Elevaitor.

 An AI-generated version of Adam Sandler appears in a celebrity-studded AI video rejecting Kanye West's antisemitism.

Jewish ex-employee sues Kanye West over antisemitic messages

A former Yeezy employee alleges West sent her "hail Hitler" texts and made degrading comments before firing her, adding to the rapper's history of controversial antisemitic behavior.

 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 closes X account, Yeezy now sells just one product: Nazi swastika tee

He announced "I'm logging out" before closing the account, and thanked X owner Elon Musk for allowing him to rant.

 Yeezy website

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.