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Kanye West Stirs Controversy with Neo-Nazi Band Shirt

The rapper's fashion choice comes on the heels of his recent apology for antisemitic remarks, raising questions about his sincerity.

  • Kanye West has sparked controversy by wearing a t-shirt featuring Norwegian black metal band BURZUM’s Varg Vikernes, a convicted murderer and neo-Nazi.
  • This follows recent backlash against West for his antisemitic remarks, for which he issued an apology.
  • Critics have also speculated that the cover art of West's new album, Vultures, pays tribute to Vikernes, resembling Burzum’s album cover art.
  • Vikernes was found guilty of burning down numerous Norwegian churches between 1992 and 1993, and was also convicted of first-degree murder and possession of explosives.
  • While in prison, Vikernes reportedly started the neo-Nazi organization, Norwegian Heathen Front, and continued to promote the ideology after his release.
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