Kanye West, also known as Ye, has ignited widespread controversy by promoting a T-shirt featuring a swastika on his merchandise website, Yeezy.com. The move has been condemned by the Anti-Defamation League and led to the removal of his site from Shopify for violating its Acceptable Use Policy.
Kanye West, now known as Ye, caused widespread outrage with a Super Bowl ad promoting a $20 T-shirt featuring a swastika, interpreted by the ADL as a symbol of antisemitism. The incident has sparked debates on the responsibility of platforms to curb hate speech.
Shopify has removed Kanye West's Yeezy website due to violations of its terms of service, including the sale of swastika T-shirts and antisemitic posts. This action follows widespread backlash against West's recent behavior, leading to professional and financial consequences.