In the past few days, Kanye West, the outspoken rapper and fashion mogul, has stirred significant controversy on social media with a series of offensive and erratic posts on X (formerly Twitter).
His comments, which have drawn widespread condemnation, included anti-Semitic, misogynistic, and racist remarks.
West, 47, took aim at pop star Taylor Swift during the Super Bowl on February 9, 2025. He accused Swift of undermining Black men with her music, writing.
“IF ITS ABOUT THE CULTURE… WHY ARE WE LETTING TAYLOR SWIFT BE SEEN ON TV SINGING A SONG ABOUT TAKING A BLACK MAN DOWN AND ACCUSING OF THINGS THAT CAN TAKE A BLACK MAN DOWN FOR LIFE.”
The backlash against West quickly grew as his posts became more offensive. He declared himself a Nazi, expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler, and made derogatory remarks about various groups, including Jewish people and women.
These remarks sparked outrage across social media and led many celebrities to call for West’s account to be banned. David Schwimmer, among others, was quick to voice his criticism, while fans and critics alike expressed their shock and disapproval of the rapper’s tirade.
Despite the growing backlash, West continued his relentless social media outbursts, including releasing a bizarre Super Bowl ad for his Yeezy fashion line.
The ad was filmed on his phone and showed him smiling while talking about his “new teeth,” which he claimed had drained his budget for a professional commercial shoot.
During this chaotic period, Elon Musk, the owner of X, finally intervened, labeling West’s account as “Not Safe For Work” (NSFW). Musk stated, “Given what he has posted, his account is now classified as NSFW. You should not be seeing that anymore.”
However, West remained defiant. In a final tweet, he wrote, “I’m logging out of Twitter. I appreciate Elon for allowing me to vent.” He described his experience on the platform as “cathartic,” likening it to an Ayahuasca trip.
Despite these words, West’s account was deactivated shortly after. A subsequent search revealed that his profile no longer existed.
His dramatic departure came after several days of erratic and offensive behavior, leaving many to question whether his presence on social media could ever return.
The deactivation of West’s account has sparked a larger conversation about the responsibilities of social media platforms in managing harmful content.
While platforms like X aim to allow free speech, they also face growing pressure to curb hate speech and harmful rhetoric.
Musk’s decision to deactivate West’s account was seen by many as a necessary action in maintaining the integrity of X.
The incident has also sparked debates about celebrity influence on social media and the responsibility that comes with it.
West’s public departure from the platform has left many wondering what the future holds for him and his social media presence. It also raised questions about the broader implications of celebrity behavior online.
In the end, Kanye West’s tenure on X was abruptly ended following his tirade of offensive comments.
Musk confirmed that users would no longer be seeing his posts, effectively silencing a controversial figure who had once been one of the most followed on the platform.
For now, West’s social media hiatus appears to be permanent, leaving his fans and critics alike to reflect on his rapid fall from grace on X.
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