Charlie Puth has publicly urged Kanye West to cease the sale of a T-shirt featuring a swastika, a symbol widely associated with the Nazis. The T-shirt, priced at $20, is listed under the label "HH-01" on the Yeezy brand's website. This move by Kanye West has drawn significant criticism, including from the Anti-Defamation League, which condemns the promotion of such imagery. The controversy has deepened as Kanye West's X account was deactivated following a series of anti-Semitic and misogynistic remarks.
The swastika T-shirt, now available for purchase on Kanye West's Yeezy website, has sparked outrage across various communities. Despite the backlash, Kanye West has described it as his "greatest performance art piece thus far." However, this is not the first time he has faced repercussions for his controversial statements. In the past, several household brand names have severed ties with him due to his inflammatory remarks.
Elon Musk recently confirmed that Kanye West's X account was labelled "NSFW" before it was taken down by the rapper himself. This classification followed Kanye West's sharing of explicit content on his X page. Additionally, Kanye's recent outburst included declarations of admiration for Adolf Hitler and self-identification as a Nazi, further escalating the controversy. Notably, Kanye West's mother is Jewish, adding another layer of complexity to his statements.
Charlie Puth has been vocal about his disapproval, condemning Kanye West for disseminating what he calls "incredibly dangerous" messaging.
"The message you are sending out to the world is incredibly dangerous." – Charlie Puth
In an emotional plea, Puth implored West to reconsider his actions.
"Please man, I beg you to stop." – Charlie Puth
Kanye West has been unapologetic about his comments regarding the Jewish community. He has advertised the swastika T-shirt on his X page and remains steadfast in his stance.
"I'll never apologise for my Jewish comments." – Kanye West
The public reaction has been overwhelmingly negative, with many questioning the implications of promoting such a symbol. The Anti-Defamation League's condemnation underscores the broader societal implications of using Nazi-related symbols in today's context.
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