Kanye West‘s most recent record label, Universal Music Group, has shared a statement denouncing antisemitism.West has made a slew of antisemitic comments over the past weeks.
A post directed at the Jewish community led to West being suspended from Instagram and later Twitter, where he wrote that he “[would be] going death con 3 [sic] On JEWISH PEOPLE”.While not referencing West directly, UMG have now shared a statement in which they promoted an ongoing partnership with the American Jewish Committee.“There is no place for antisemitism in our society,” the statement read. “We are deeply committed to combating antisemitism and every other form of prejudice.”The label is the parent company of Def Jam, who released West’s 2021 album ‘DONDA’.
A source told Rolling Stone this week that that album was the last under West’s previous contract with UMG, and that they aren’t aware of the deal being renewed.“My understanding is that he’s fulfilled his current contractual obligations and [West and the label] are not currently under contract,” the source said.There is no place for antisemitism in our society.
We are deeply committed to combating antisemitism & every other form of prejudice. We’re proud to continue our partnership with @AJCGlobal to educate about anti-Jewish hate & how to combat it.Learn More ↴https://t.co/Aa20qTHWFj— Universal Music Group (@UMG) October 17, 2022Elsewhere, during a recent Drink Champs interview, West made false claims about the murder of George Floyd.
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