February 11th 2025.
After filming a low-budget commercial to air during this year's Super Bowl, Ye made a controversial move by wiping his Yeezy brand's website clean and replacing all of the products with a t-shirt featuring a swastika. This symbol, synonymous with hate and anti-semitism, was used by Adolf Hitler during the Holocaust to spread his message of hatred towards Jewish people in Germany during the 1940s.
This is not the first time Ye has faced accusations of anti-semitism. In the past, he has made derogatory comments towards Jewish people and companies, resulting in the termination of several of his partnerships. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has been vocal in their criticism of Ye and his actions, including his recent promotion of the swastika t-shirt.
The ADL released a statement on social media, stating, "As if we needed further proof of Kanye's antisemitism, he chose to put a single item for sale on his website - a t-shirt emblazoned with a swastika." They went on to explain the significance of the symbol and how it continues to instill fear in those targeted by hate and white supremacy.
To make matters worse, the t-shirt is labeled with the code "HH-01," a reference to the infamous "Heil Hitler" chant used by Hitler and his followers during the Holocaust. The ADL pointed out that Ye's recent statements on social media have only reinforced their concerns about his anti-semitic views.
Despite the backlash, the swastika t-shirt remains the only item for sale on Ye's website, as he has deactivated his Twitter account after thanking Elon Musk for allowing him to express his thoughts on the platform. In his final tweet, he stated that it had been "cathartic" to use social media as a sounding board.
Ye's controversial actions have also resurfaced allegations of sexual assault and drugging made by his former assistant at a party hosted by Diddy. These accusations have added to the criticism and backlash he has faced in recent years.
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