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Civil Rights

Feb. 10, 2025

The escalating antisemitic rhetoric of Kanye West

Kanye West's recent eruption of antisemitic rhetoric on social media, openly embracing extremist Nazi values and whitewashing Hitler's atrocities, highlights the dangerous consequences of celebrity influence, as his reckless statements promote division, perpetuate hate, and cost him both public support and professional opportunities.

The escalating antisemitic rhetoric of Kanye West
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Kanye West's recent explosion of antisemitic vitriol on social media platform X plunges to a harrowing depth in his public discourse, blatantly embracing extremist Nazi values. Openly declaring, "I LOVE HITLER NOW WHAT B*****ES" and "IM A NAZI," West's statements transcend mere offense; they are perilously inflammatory, echoing the monstrous ideologies that propelled one of humanity's darkest eras.

His remarks like "I'm going to normalize talking about H...

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