US EditionKanye West's Pro-Hitler Song Gets Millions of Views on X
- On May 8, Kanye West, now known as Ye, released a song titled "Heil Hitler" on Elon Musk's platform X, which glorifies Adolf Hitler and attracted millions of views.
- The release coincided with the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat and follows Ye's repeated antisemitic statements and past bans from social media platforms including X.
- The song features dozens of Black men chanting the title while wearing animal pelts and masks, with West rapping about personal struggles and ends with a Nazi speech extract; it was removed from Spotify and Apple Music.
- Joe Rogan defended the song's music and antisemitic message on his podcast, calling it "kind of catchy" while also stating he does not support racism or antisemitism, sparking criticism and some support from conspiracy figures.
- The song's release highlights ongoing tensions over hate speech moderation on X, where Musk allows such content amid his free speech stance and political alliances, raising concerns about amplifying extremist views.
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Kanye West's Turn to Controversy: Anti-Semitic Statements Raise Eyebrows - Real News Now
Formerly referred to as Kanye West, now preferring the moniker ‘Ye’, has recently been a hot topic of controversy due to his actions and remarks. Significant public uproar has been triggered by his repeated statements expressing anti-Semitic sentiments and support for Nazi ideologies. ‘Ye’, renowned for his illustrious career in the hip-hop industry, is presently placing his reputation at risk with shocking affairs involving disputed tunes and t…
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