Kanye West

Kanye West performs for 118,000 in Turkey despite being banned in several other countries

In his first appearance in Europe since 2014, and his first in Turkey, Ye performed for two hours in Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium to an audience of 118,000, state-run Anadolu Agency said.

US rapper and producer Kanye West performs on stage during a concert at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul as part of his tour "YE Live in Istanbul" on May 30, 2026.
US rapper and producer Kanye West arrives for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.

Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

(L-R) Kanye "Ye" West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Israeli music industry doubtful over Kanye West's potential return to Israel

US rapper and producer Kanye West gestures upon arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on July 11, 2025.

The double standard: Why Kanye West’s antisemitism continues to be ignored - opinion


Jew jokes: What's funny and what's antisemitic? - explainer

Jokes about Jews have been found throughout history, many made by Jews themselves, who are no strangers to self-deprecating humor. However, antisemitism in comedy is alive and well.

A FLOAT with an effigy of a Jew is seen during the carnival at Aalst, Belgium, on February 23.

Natalie Portman says rising antisemitism ‘painful,’ ‘frightening’

“This hatred must be combatted with boundless love for each other,” Portman said.

Natalie Portman attends the premiere of "Pachinko" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, US, March 16, 2022.

Kanye West's antisemitism is an age-old hatred

We cannot combat antisemitism unless we draw a vital connection between it and the guise it often wears – anti-Zionism.

 KANYE WEST has more followers on social media platforms than there are Jews in the entire world.

Trump dinner with antisemites was ‘breaking point,’ Jewish former allies say

Donald Trump hosted Kanye West and white supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes for dinner at his home.

 Then US-president elect Donald Trump and musician Kanye West pose for media at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City, US, December 13, 2016.

Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy to Kanye: Come see me if you've got a problem

"I am Jewish, it's what I am, it's [how] I was born. I'm very proud of it, and I will fight for it. I will fight for my people in the Octagon (the UFC fighting cage) or wherever need be."

 Natan Levy

Will Donald Trump's antisemitic rendezvous end his political career?

MIDDLE ISRAEL: How does one reconcile Trump’s pro-Israeli record with his anti-Jewish associations and gaffes?

 DONALD TRUMP announces that he will once again run for president in the 2024 US presidential election, during an event at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on November 15

Joe Biden hits out at Kanye West's Holocaust denial, pro-Hitler comments

West tweeted out a photo of a star of David encasing a swastika late Thursday night to promote his 2024 presidential campaign.

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.

Rapper Kanye West no longer plans to buy far-right social media platform Parler

Parlement Technologies and Ye had announced plans for the deal in October. At the time the company said it expected the deal to close during the fourth quarter of 2022.

 Kanye West directs people during his Yeezy Season 3 Collection presentation and listening party during New York Fashion Week

‘I like Hitler,' Kanye West says, denies Holocaust in Alex Jones interview

The rapper also asserted that Hitler, who West said had redeeming qualities, "didn't kill 6 million Jews."

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.

Jordan Peterson denounces Kanye West's antisemitism

After weeks of antisemitic comments, Kanye West has received heavy criticism from right-wing media personality Jordan Peterson.

 Jordan Peterson.