Kanye West has been on a warpath since he returned to the public eye this month. After reactivating his social media pages, Kanye has used his platform to spread hate. Using a bevy of antisemitic rhetoric in the process.
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In his latest act, Kanye did a Super Bowl commercial that instructed viewers to visit a website. Upon visiting the website, several people noticed that there was only a singular item for purchase. That being a t-shirt that featured a picture of a Swatzika, an emblem of hate used by Nazis.
Lyor Cohen Pens Open Letter to Kanye West Amid Hate Speech
Famed music mogul, Lyor Cohen, who founded 300 Entertainment has finally had it with West’s antics. Cohen 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.
“So I urge you to reflect on this shared legacy and use your platform to build upon the love and understanding that have always existed between our communities.”
