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Kanye West Faces Backlash After Antisemitic Rant and Defense of Diddy

The rapper's social media tirade included praise for Hitler, claims of dominion over his wife, and a call for Donald Trump to pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

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Kanye West embraces real estate developer and US President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office, Washington DC, October 11, 2018.

Overview

  • Kanye West posted dozens of inflammatory messages on X, expressing antisemitic views, praising Adolf Hitler, and declaring himself a Nazi.
  • He defended his wife Bianca Censori's revealing Grammy outfit, claiming he has 'dominion' over her and that her appearance required his approval.
  • West urged Donald Trump to pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is in jail awaiting trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
  • The posts have drawn widespread condemnation from organizations like the Anti-Defamation League and the Jewish Committee, citing the danger of his rhetoric.
  • West's comments follow previous controversies, including antisemitic remarks in 2022 that led to the loss of major brand partnerships and public backlash.