Kanye West Faces Backlash for Antisemitic Lyric in New Song 'Vultures'
Jewish Advocacy Groups Condemn West's Use of Platform to Spread Hate Amid Rising Antisemitism
- Kanye West, now known as Ye, is facing backlash for his new song 'Vultures', which contains a lyric that has been condemned as antisemitic and misogynistic.
- Jewish advocacy groups, including the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee, have criticized West for using his platform to spread hate, especially amid rising antisemitism worldwide.
- West's controversial lyric addresses his past antisemitic comments, which led to the termination of his contracts with Def Jam Recordings and Adidas, among others.
- Chris Brown, a collaborator of West, defended his actions on Instagram, stating that he is not antisemitic.
- West's career and billionaire status were significantly impacted last year due to a series of racist comments and bizarre public appearances.