Kanye West’s X Account Deactivated After Racist and Antisemitic Remarks – Here’s What Happened
Kanye West’s X Account Deactivated After Racist and Antisemitic Posts
Kanye West's X (formerly Twitter) account has been deactivated following a series of controversial posts that included antisemitic, misogynistic, and racist remarks.
Controversial Statements Spark Outrage
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West's posts drew immediate backlash as he made several inflammatory statements, including declaring, “I love Hitler” and “I’m a Nazi.” His remarks targeted the Jewish community, leading to widespread condemnation from anti-hate organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the American Jewish Committee.
Super Bowl Rant Targets Taylor Swift
During the Super Bowl, West turned his attention to pop star Taylor Swift, making derogatory comments about her appearance and accusing her of negatively influencing Black men.
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Account Marked as NSFW Before Deactivation
Before West’s account was deactivated, X had already applied a "sensitive content warning" to his profile. Musk later confirmed that West’s account had been classified as "NSFW (Not Safe for Work)," indicating that the content was deemed inappropriate.
#KanyeWest's X account has been deactivated after days of antisemitic, misogynistic and racist rants. pic.twitter.com/A5k2HSUT9G
— TMZ (@TMZ) February 10, 2025
Elon Musk’s Response
Musk, who initially allowed West back on X after a prior suspension, later unfollowed him and stated that the public "wouldn't be seeing" West’s account anymore. It remains unclear whether West deactivated his account voluntarily or if X took action to remove it.
Kanye West’s History of Antisemitic Remarks
This isn’t the first time West has faced backlash for antisemitic statements. In 2022, he was restricted from X after declaring he wanted to go “death con 3 on Jewish people.” That incident led to major brands like Adidas severing ties with him.
ADL Condemns West’s Rhetoric
ADL CEO Jonathan A. Greenblatt strongly condemned West’s recent remarks, pointing out that antisemitic incidents linked to his past statements had already been documented.
