Kanye West’s Anti-Semitism Scandal: Every Brand That Has Dropped Him

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Kanye West continues to be dropped by major brands as the backlash against his anti-Semitic comments grows greater.The “Famous” artist made headlines on October 8 after tweeting, “I’m a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 [sic] On JEWISH PEOPLE.

The funny thing is I actually can’t be Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda.”The reaction to West’s message was swift.

Twitter deleted the tweet and he was temporarily banned from the platform. Instagram also restricted his account. Dozens of celebrities — including his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian — lambasted the Yeezy designer’s words and condemned the hateful rhetoric.Days after his initial tweet, West appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored where he apologized to “the people that I hurt” with the message — but stated that he did not regret the remarks.“I will say I’m sorry for the people that I hurt with the ‘death con’ [comments].

I feel like I caused hurt and confusion. And I’m sorry for the families of the people that had nothing to do with the trauma that I had been through, and that I used my platform where you say hurt people hurt people,” the “Jesus Walks” artist shared at the time. “I was hurt.”Still, West said, he “absolutely” did not regret the comments. “Yes, I fought fire with fire,” he stated. “I’m not here to get hosed down.