Matthew Koma Raises $18K for Holocaust Survivors with Anti-Kanye T-Shirts
The musician launched the fundraiser in response to Kanye West's antisemitic actions and merchandise featuring Nazi imagery.
- Matthew Koma, husband of Hilary Duff, created and sold T-shirts reading 'F--- Ye,' with proceeds going to The Blue Card, a nonprofit supporting Holocaust survivors.
- The Blue Card has already received an estimated $18,000 in direct donations, in addition to funds from T-shirt sales, which Koma has pledged to match dollar for dollar.
- Koma's initiative follows Kanye West's release of Yeezy merchandise featuring swastikas and his antisemitic social media rants, which included praising Adolf Hitler and identifying as a Nazi.
- The Blue Card reported an increase in Holocaust survivors reaching out for trauma assistance and emotional support due to the heightened awareness generated by Koma's efforts.
- Kanye West has faced widespread backlash, including the removal of his Yeezy website by Shopify and calls from celebrities like David Schwimmer to ban him from social media platforms.