Every Celeb Name-Dropped by Kanye West Amid ‘White Lives Matter’ Drama — and Who’s Responded: Lizzo, Gigi Hadid, More

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Dragging them into the drama. Amid the backlash to his controversial Yeezy fashion show, Kanye West hasn’t held back when it comes to sharing his opinions — or involving other celebrities.The “Jesus Walks” rapper sparked backlash when he and conservative pundit Candace Owens were photographed wearing a shirt bearing the phrase “White Lives Matter” at his Yeezy season 9 presentation during Paris Fashion Week on October 3.

West also sent a Black model down the runway in the shirt, which earned him criticism from industry veterans like Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, who claimed the creative choice was “irresponsible.”In response, West made several posts insulting Karefa-Johnson’s style and questioned her credibility as a journalist. “This is not a fashion person You speak on Ye Ima speak on you Ask Trevor Noah,” the designer wrote in a since-deleted tweet, referring to a previous feud with the Daily Show host.

He later shared another photo of the stylist on social media, claiming, “I KNOOOOOW ANNA [Wintour] HAAAATES THESE BOOTS.”However, Vogue soon issued a statement defending Karefa-Johnson, stating that she and West hashed things out privately.“Vogue stands with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, our global fashion editor at large and longtime contributor.

She was personally targeted and bullied. It is unacceptable,” read the statement from the publication, which was shared via Instagram and Twitter. “Now more than ever, voices like hers are needed and in a private meeting with Ye today she once again spoke her truth in a way she felt best, on her terms.”The “Gold Digger” musician revealed in another Instagram post that he apologized to Karefa-Johnson over his comments. “Gab is my sister,” he wrote. “I’m not letting people