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As usual, Kanye West is not happy. Because once again he believes that the machine is working against him.
Ye Reacts to Song Being Removed From Streaming
The Grammy winner dropped yet another controversial song, “Heil Hitler,” on May 8. And it did not take long for the song to be removed from all streaming platforms. And of course, upon realizing this, West went on another one of his now infamous social media rants.
“Heil Hitler by Ye has been banned by all digital streaming platforms. While Rednecks by Randy Newman remains streamable. They’re literally keeping the n***as down,” West said on X, formerly known as Twitter, on May 9 via HotNewHipHop.
The song pays homage to Adolf Hitler. The head Nazi terrorist who was responsible for the deaths of thousands of Jewish people in the 1930s.
Lyor Cohen Pens Open Letter to Kanye
Kanye has had issues with his antisemitism in the past. In December 2022, he went on Alex Jones’ show Info Wars and noted how he “sees the good” in Hitler. He has also made antisemitic comments during his recent social media outbursts over the past few months.
In February, Famed music mogul, Lyor Cohen, who founded 300 Entertainment, penned an open letter to the Grammy-winning artist, expressing his disappointment in him.
“I am deeply disappointed and troubled by your recent actions involving the use of Nazi symbols and antisemitic rhetoric. Your words and actions are not only offensive but triggering to all decent people who recognize the horrors of the Holocaust and the suffering of millions,” Cohen’s letter reads.
“With antisemitism on the rise, your voice and influence carry a significant responsibility. I urge you to be more sensitive to the pain your words inflict on Jewish communities and all those who stand against hate.”
Cohen also implored West to consider the “rich history,” of some of the greatest music collaborations coming from people of black and Jewish descent.
“The Jewish and Black experiences share a rich history of collaboration and mutual support, particularly in the music industry. From the early days of jazz and blues to the groundbreaking work of Motown and beyond, our communities have enriched each other through music and culture,” the letter added.
