Kanye West, a fashion designer and musician, is having quite the week.
Ye, also known by West, has been suspended from Instagram, Twitter, and Instagram for anti-Semitic, racist, and offensive posts. This happened in just seven days.
The rapper is well-known for causing a social media storm, such as when he attacked Kim Kardashian’s ex-wife and Pete Davidson, her former boyfriend.
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After wearing a hat for so many weeks, this week proved to be the last straw. “White Lives Matter”shirt and verbally attacking Jewish people via Twitter.
Here’s a timeline showing West’s actions.
Insiders claimed that Hitler is West’s obsession
Thursday, 27th October
Ex-executive at West Alleged Publicity was a big deal for the rapper. “obsession”Adolf Hitler. We used to think about it. “great things”He and the Nazi Party did a lot for Germany.
Interview with CNNThe anonymous executive shared that West had once thought about naming an album after Hitler.
“He would praise Hitler by saying how incredible it was that he was able to accumulate so much power and would talk about all the great things he and the Nazi Party achieved for the German people,”CNN had a conversation with the executive.
West returned to his Instagram account earlier in the day after he had been locked out of it for posting antisemitic comments.
West shared a series messages on Thursday night, including names dropping 50 Cent, Ari Emmanuel (CEO Endeavor), and other celebrities.
He also contemplated the fact that he was being reported as gay. “lost $2bn in one day”Angered at his hateful remarks.
“The money is not who I am. The people is who I am,”He wrote.
Donda Academy closes down
Thursday, 27th October
West’s Donda Academy announced that it This would be closing the unaccredited K-8 private Christian school following the rapper’s antisemitic remarks.
The Times first reported that the school’s principal, Jason Angell, sent an emailed statement to parents and guardians on Wednesday night, noting that “there is no school tomorrow.”
“At the discretion of our Founder, Donda Academy will close for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year effective immediately,”Angell wrote in an emailed message.
The Simi Valley school’s principal also added that the closures aren’t permanent, intending to “begin afresh in September of 2023.”
The news of the school’s temporary closure, which reportedly includes teaching parkour in its curriculum and requires parents and guardians to sign non-disclosure agreements when they enroll children, comes days after an educational consultant at Donda handed in her two-week resignation notice.
Apple Music appears to have taken West’s Essentials playlist off of it
Thursday, 27 October
The rapper’s Essentials Playlist seemed to be removed from the streaming platform.
This move also appears to come after West’s series of antisemitic remarks on social media and during interviews.
Apple Music hasn’t released an official statement on the development, The Independentreported.
Peloton not using West’s music in new workout classes
Thursday, 27th October
It was revealed by Peloton “indefinitely paused” playing West’s music from its streaming in classes and takes the matter “very seriously.”
Pelo Buddy, which is a fan website that doesn’t have official ties with the exercise company, reported that the company is telling concerned members that instructors won’t use West’s music in “newly produced classes.”
It also said that it won’t recommend previously produced workout classes on its hardware or app that uses the rapper’s music.
Madame Tussauds London removes West’s wax figure
Wednesday, 26 October
Madame Tussauds got rid of West’s wax figure from public viewAnd into an archive of the museum.
“Ye’s (Kanye West’s) figure has been retired from the attraction floor to our archive, spokesperson for Madame Tussauds London told PA news agency.
“Each profile earns their place at Madame Tussauds London, and we listen to our guests and the public on who they expect to see at the attraction.”
In 2015, the museum launched the figurine of West alongside one of his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.
Skechers takes West out of its corporate headquarters
Wednesday, 26 October
Skechers said the rapper went to the company’s building in California “unannounced”Just One day later Adidas cut all ties to West
“Ye arrived unannounced and without invitation at one of Skechers’ corporate offices in Los Angeles,”The footwear company In a statement
“Considering Ye was engaged in unauthorized filming, two Skechers executives escorted him and his party from the building after a brief conversation. Skechers is not considering and has no intention of working with West.”
Skechers also blasted the rapper’s recent antisemitic comments, before reiterating that West’s visit was not a part of the plans.
“We condemn his recent divisive remarks and do not tolerate antisemitism or any other form of hate speech,”The statement was continued.
West is allowed to use his Instagram account once again
Wednesday, 26 October
West posted screenshots on his Instagram Wednesday night of text messages that he had received on his Instagram timeline and story.
West posted a single post in which he addressed the dissolution of Adidas and Gap. These are two major business partners who have cut ties with West in recent weeks because of antisemitism.
“As to adidas, you can start to make new designs for footwear, apparel, and accessories immediately,” the text read. “As to Gap, the non-compete expires December 15, 2022,” the text read, in part.
West ‘loses billionaire status overnight’
Tuesday, 25 October
The rapper has reportedly lost his billionaire status, according to Forbes. They reported that West’s net worth plummeted from $2bn (£1.74bn) to $400m (£348m).
It comes after his brand partnerships came to an abrupt end, including Adidas and Balenciaga.
Adidas reportedly plan to continue selling existing Yeezy products, without West
Tuesday, 25 October
After Adidas cut ties with the rapper, they seemingly plan on selling existing Yeezy products – using their own branding.
“Looking ahead, on our understanding, the company will not sell any Yeezy-branded products and all Yeezy products will be branded under Adidas brand,” Morgan Stanley analyst Edouard Aubin said in a note to clients Tuesday.
“Adidas has the rights to existing Yeezy product designs and can sell these using Adidas branding (not Yeezy branding) following the termination of the Yeezy partnership, which Adidas intends to do” in the first quarter of next year, RBC analyst Piral Dadhania said in a note.
“Speaking to the company, it believes it can limit the loss of revenues through this strategy, and will also save on expenses related to royalty and marketing fees no longer payable in 2023.”
The Kardashians speak out
Monday, 24 October
West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, responded to the rapper’s anti-Semitic remarks. While she avoided referencing West’s name, she took to Instagram Stories on Monday, writing that hate speech is “never OK” or “excusable.”
“I stand together with the Jewish community and call on the terrible violence and hateful rhetoric towards them to come to an immediate end,” she penned.
Earlier, several family members posted their own statements in support of Jewish people.
“I support my Jewish friends and the Jewish people,” read the statement, posted to their individual Instagram stories.
Several brands cut ties with West
Many people and organisations ended their business relationships with the Yeezy founder.
“We have placed the partnership under review after numerous unsuccessful attempts to resolve the situation privately. During this time, we will continue to manage the product together.” the company said.
On Thursday, the Anti-Defamation League wrote a letter to Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted and Chair Thomas Rabe telling the company to break the bond with the artist in light of his anti-Semitic remark.
On Tuesday (25 October) the brand made the decision to drop the rapper billionaire.
“Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness,” the company said in a statement.
On Thursday (20 October), Kering, the parent company of the French fashion house, told Women’s Wear Daily about Balenciaga’s relationship with West.
“Balenciaga is no longer in any relationship with the artist and has no plans to do future projects.” the statement read, according to the outlet.
Johnny Depp’s attorney who helped him reach victory in his defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard reportedly stopped working with West over the comments.
According toTMZ, Vaquez told her firm, Brown Rudnick, that she was not eager to represent the billionaire rapper, which was less than a week after he hired her.
Sources informed the outlet that despite the well-revered lawyer’s stance, her firm was still open to working with West if he retracted his statements.
- United Talent Agency (UTA)
Jeremy Zimmer, the CEO, and co-founder of UTA also called out West for his anti-Semitism.
In a statement on Sunday, he wrote: “Regrettably, antisemitism, racism, and many forms of hate and intolerance are part of the fabric of society. Generally, they live as a plague eroding the health of communities and are combatted by understanding, tolerance, and the general goodness of most people.
West was dropped by his agent, Creative Artists Agency, and his completed documentary will not air, Variety reported.
In a statement provided by MRC studio executives, the studio slammed West, saying they can’t support content to encourage his platform.
Ye’s latest anti-Semitic rants seem to have been it for Wintour and Vogue as a source told Page Six their professional relationship is over. “Anna has had enough. She has made it very clear inside Vogue that Kanye is no longer part of the inner circle,” the source said.
West unveils the ‘White Lives Matter t-shirt
Monday, October 3,
Paris Fashion Week was the first time that rapper White Lives Matter caused controversy. He wore a T-shirt that read, “White Lives Matter”.
Many photos taken at the event showed Black models wearing this shirt. In addition, Candace Owens (right-wing political commentator) was also seen wearing the shirt.
P. Diddy calls for West on Instagram
Wednesday, 5 October
After trying to defend West in radio, The Breakfast ClubP. Diddy (real name Sean Combs) took to Instagram to declare that he doesn’t approve of West while he supports him. “White Lives Matter” shirt.
“Don’t wear the shirt, don’t buy the shirt, don’t play with the shirt,”Combs spoke in the Video. “It’s not a joke.”
Adidas says it’s reviewing its relationship to West
Thursday, 6 Oct
Adidas, which collaborates with West to create Yeezy’s fashion line, stated in a statement that it was rethinking its relationship with him after the t-shirt design.
“After repeated efforts to privately resolve the situation, we have taken the decision to place the partnership under review,” the company wrote in a statement. “During this time, we will continue to manage the product together.”
West defends himself on Tucker Carlson Tonight
Later that evening, West joined right-wing Fox News host Tucker Carlson on his show to defend his t-shirt.
The rapper claimed he felt his life had been threatened while wearing the shirt.
In the interview, West also called out musician Lizzo for promoting being “Unsavorable” and said his ex-wife had a ‘close relationship’ with the Clintons, among other things.
West suggests P. Diddy is being controlled by Jewish people
Friday 7, October
In a now-deleted post, West shared screenshots of a text conversation between himself and Combs on Instagram in which he seemingly accused Combs of being under the ‘influence’ of Jewish people.
“Ima will use you to demonstrate to the Jewish people who told you to call us that I can’t be threatened or influenced by anyone.” West texted combs. “”I told you that this was war.”
American Jewish Committee condemnedWest’s words stating that the rants had “dangerous” “anti Semitic undertones”
Meta, Instagram’s parent company, later removed the posts because they were in violation of its rules.
Instagram blocks West accounts
Soon after West posted, West’s Instagram account got blocked.
The rapper moved to Twitter to express his opinions after his account was closed. The rapper was last active on Twitter in November 2020, during the presidential election.
West calls out Mark Zuckerberg
Saturday, October 8
West called out Meta CEO Zuckerberg, Meta cofounder, for limiting his Instagram account. The rapper posted a photo showing him and Zuckerberg singing together, asking why he removed him from Instagram.
West spotted with Brazilian model Juliana Nalú
PageSixshared photos of West with model Nalú leaving a restaurant in Santa Monica, California Saturday evening.
It is unclear what the relationship between the two is but Nalú posted photos wearing Yeezy shadesAnd Sporting a “2024” hatWest tweeted.
West sends anti-Semitic tweets
Sunday, October 9
West posted a tweet indicating his intention to attack Jewish people in the early hours of Sunday morning.
He wrote that he would “go death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE”When he awoke, he added that he “can’t be Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also.”
“You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda,”He wrote the deleted tweet.
Soon after, he Tweet, “who you think created cancel culture?”
Twitter locks West’s account
Monday, October 10, 2010
Twitter’s spokesperson confirmed Monday that they had received the confirmation. Los Angeles TimesPlatform had locked West’s account unspecified time ago for violating rules. The platform took down the tweet.
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