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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.
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