Kanye west and jews

Adidas defeats appeal of lawsuit over imploded Kanye partnership

The company's sales in North America fell 2% in 2024, "solely due to significantly lower Yeezy sales," Adidas said in March.

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KANYE WEST attends the 2022 Super Bowl in Inglewood, California. The problem is that this self-proclaimed, proud Nazi is also an award-winning, gifted musician who has sold over 140 million copies of his records in the past two decades and become a billionaire, says the writer.
Kanye West attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Kanye West meets Rabbi Pinto to make amends for past antisemitic remarks

'It's a big deal for me as a man to come and take accountability for all the things that I've said, and I really just appreciate you embracing me with open arms.'

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US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hold a press conference at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, England.

Trump says he disagrees with UK recognizing Palestine

Following a joint press conference, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump issued conflicting statements on the topic.

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Screenshot from Kanye West's new music video.

Australia says it canceled Kanye West's visa over 'Heil Hitler' song

The US rapper released the song that praised the Nazi leader Adolf Hitler across social media and music streaming platforms in May this year.

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Kanye West says Holocaust fake, Hitler good man in rants alleged in suit

The rapper, who has become known for his antisemitic rants in recent years, has gone as far as allegedly saying that "Hitler was great," a new lawsuit against him claims.

APRIL 3, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
Rapper Kanye West calls for a question from the crowd as he holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. July 19, 2020.

Candace Owens, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach squabble over antisemitism, blackmail and Kanye West

Shmuley and his daughter Chana Boteach had past issues with Owen for her embrace of Kanye West, and her failure to condemn his antisemitic tirades.

MARCH 11, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
Conservative talk show host Candace Owens speaks during at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 25, 2022.

'I want no association with this man': Ozzy Osbourne slams Kanye West over antisemitism

The move came just days after Bill Maher announced he would not air an interview with Ye.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ozzy Osbourne performs in Rish Lezion on Sunday night, July 10, 2018.

Kanye West makes antisemitism comeback with controversial shirt

Kanye wore a shirt with the image of the convicted killer and antisemite Kristian “Varg” Vikernes.

JANUARY 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rapper Kanye West makes a point as he holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, US July 19, 2020.

Kanye West set to apologize for antisemitism in 40 minute video - report

Over the years, the rapper has become notorious for his antisemitic remarks.  

JANUARY 19, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Kanye West (illustrative).

Rapper Kanye West issues 'apology to Jews' on Instagram in Hebrew

Kanye West, who obtained the title "Antisemite of the Year" in 2022 by StopAntisemitism, went on an antisemitic rant in Las Vegas earlier in December.

DECEMBER 26, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Kanye West performs at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Kanye West goes on viral antisemitic rant at Las Vegas hotel

West claimed that the Rothschilds and Zionists ran the schools and hospitals.

DECEMBER 17, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Kanye West performs at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Kanye West’s album with antisemitic lyrics to debut Friday

Controversial rapper Kanye West's new album, titled “Vultures,” features antisemitic lyrics amid his tumultuous history with antisemitism.

DECEMBER 13, 2023ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
Rapper Kanye West speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss criminal justice reform in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, US, October 11, 2018.

Kanye’s new song reopens antisemitism wounds: 'I f**** a Jewish b****'

Kanye's new song is just the latest in a long history of the rapper's antisemitism.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Kanye West attends the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium earlier this year. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Adidas CEO: Kanye West didn't mean antisemitic remarks

"I don't think he meant what he said and I don't think he's a bad person - it just came across that way," the CEO Adidas CEO said of Kanye's West's antisemitic remarks.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023ByREUTERS
Kanye West attends the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium earlier this year. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)