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Kanye West's new album is a potent blend of talent and turmoil you can't overlook

Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of his debut album that catapulted him to fame, Ye's collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign on Vultures 1 skillfully merges his scandalous controversies with his unparalleled artistry

Einav Schiff | 02.12.24

After antisemitic rant, Kanye West issues apology to Jews in Hebrew

In surprising turn of events, controversial rapper says 'deeply regrets any pain' caused by unhinged outburst and 'committed to reflecting on this experience and learning from it'

ynet correspondents | 12.26.23

Kanye West bashes Zionists, compares himself to Hitler in unhinged antisemitic tirade

Rapper accuses Zionist Jews of owning the banks, hospitals and LA private schools in a 10-minute rant that also goes after Donald Trump, his former business partners and the co-parenting arrangement with his ex-wife.

Marcy Oster | 12.18.23

Antisemitism or promoting new song? Kanye West wears double eagle shirt reminiscent of Nazi symbol

The famous and controversial rapper posts short video of himself wearing a shirt with a double eagle logo reading 'Vultures'; The symbol was used by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust, but West has dropped a new song titled 'Vultures'

Itay Yaacov | 12.11.23

Kanye West had disturbing antisemitic streak at Adidas: report

According to NYT, sportswear brand overlooked rapper's actions for years, including drawing swastika in first Adidas meeting, telling Jewish manager to kiss Hitler portrait daily; despite controversies, Adidas was last to sever ties with Ye due to success of his Yeezy line

Itay Yaacov | 10.30.23

Anti-Defamation League says Adidas CEO apologizes for misstatement about Kanye West

Bjorn Gulden apology comes after he tells podcast Ye was a good person that likely did not mean what he said threatening to go defcon on Jews

Associated Press | 09.22.23

A complete 180? Kanye West set to release song called 'Israel'

After he was dropped by his sponsors and rejected by everyone except Donald Trump, the controversial rapper is collaborating with another rapper on a song that talks about an encounter with Satan and 'N***er Moses'; Whether it's praising or criticizing Israel is still unclear

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.07.23

Jamie Foxx apologizes for antisemitic Instagram post

After coming under criticism for writing Jews killed Jesus, 'what do you think they will do to you?' acclaimed American says he is sorry his words caused offense

Ynetnews | 08.06.23

Musk's X social media platform reinstates Kanye West's account

Ye's then-Twitter account was suspended in December for a second time after a series of antisemitic messages; Fear not, though, he won't be able to monetize his account in any way

Reuters | 07.30.23

Adidas Yeezy sneakers fly off the shelves despite split with Kanye

Following termination of collab with rapper due to antisemitic remarks, sports clothing brand offers leftover stock for sale; Deluged with millions of orders valued at approximately $565 million; Some of profits from sales to go to charity

Ynet, Agencies | 07.24.23

A fashion statement or the inevitable consequence of being Kanye West's wife?

Bianca Censori wears a tight nylon dress with a transparent head covering and a thick fabric that covers her shoulders, neck and part of her face

Omer Daniel | 06.05.23

Adidas to sell off Yeezy shoes, donate proceeds to those ‘hurt by Kanye’s statements’

Decision comes roughly seven months after Adidas cut ties with rapper Kanye West after mounting pressure due to his stream of antisemitic comments across social media platforms

Andrew Lapin/JTA | 05.15.23

Deborah E. Lipstadt, nominated to be Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism

Antisemitism is threat to democracy, US hate envoy says

Deborah Lipstadt tells MSNBC that antisemitism 'starts with Jews and it never ends with Jews', and that the public must be willing to call it out when they hear it

Marcy Oster | 04.27.23

דונלד טראמפ ובנימין נתניהו בחשיפת תוכנית המאה

Netanyahu slams Trump for Kanye West, Nick Fuentes dinner in Piers Morgan interview

For the second time, PM rebukes former Republican president for hosting controversial rapper and outspoken antisemite friend

Ynet | 03.27.23

Kanye West strikes again: ‘Watching Jonah Hill in 21 Jump street made me like Jewish people again’

Rapper has change of heart after antisemitic rhetoric, having dinner with white supremacists and praising Hitler more than once in slew of social media interviews and comments

Philissa Cramer/JTA | 03.26.23