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Ye's Pro-Hitler Song Remains on X, Drawing Millions of Views and Backlash

While major streaming platforms have removed 'Heil Hitler,' the controversial track continues to circulate on Elon Musk's platform, fueling debates over free speech, digital moderation, and hate speech.

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(L) Joe Rogan performs during his appearance at The Ice House Comedy Club on July 11, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (R) Kanye West is seen on March 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • Ye's song 'Heil Hitler,' which glorifies Adolf Hitler and samples his speeches, has been removed from platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud but remains accessible on X.
  • The song has amassed nearly 10 million views on X, sparking criticism from Jewish organizations and experts for the platform's failure to remove it.
  • Advocacy groups, including the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the American Jewish Committee, have condemned the song as blatant antisemitism and called for stronger industry action against hate content.
  • Joe Rogan's defense of not banning the song, calling it 'kinda catchy,' has drawn online backlash, with critics accusing him of enabling normalization of antisemitism.
  • Experts warn that the song's availability and popularity highlight broader challenges in combating the spread and normalization of extremist content online.