Kanye West has publicly attributed his controversial anti-Semitic social media post to alcohol consumption. The singer, known for his provocative statements, made headlines in 2022 with a tweet that sparked widespread criticism.
In a recent appearance on Candace Owens’ podcast, “Candace,” West acknowledged his tweet, where he mentioned going “death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE,” and claimed that he was intoxicated with Hennessy when he posted it. He expressed reluctance to discuss his state of inebriation at the time, fearing it might invalidate his remarks as mere drunken ramblings. Despite this, he maintained his stance, insisting that his comments reflected his personal truth.
The 47-year-old artist faced severe backlash globally following the incident, resulting in the termination of several commercial partnerships, including his collaboration with Adidas, which led to a significant financial setback and the loss of his billionaire status.
Following the initial controversy, West further stirred controversy by wearing a “White Lives Matter” t-shirt at his Paris Fashion Week show and making favorable remarks about Hitler, claiming that “every human being has something of value that they brought to the table, especially Hitler.”
In an attempt to address the backlash, West issued an apology to the Jewish community in Hebrew, expressing regret for any unintended offense caused. However, the post has since been deleted from his social media.
The incident underscores ongoing scrutiny of West’s public statements and actions, highlighting the consequences of his controversial rhetoric on his career and public perception.
