Kanye West's Twitter Account Suspended For Antisemitic Tweets

Kanye West’s Twitter and Instagram accounts were blocked over the weekend, with the social media sites claiming to have removed posts by the rapper that were deemed anti-Semitic by online users.

West, who officially changed his name to Ye last year, was banned from Instagram on Friday by Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc (META.O). He subsequently switched to Twitter, where he posted for the first time in two years on Saturday.

West’s first tweet since 2020 was a hazy snapshot of him singing karaoke with Meta Platforms founder Mark Zuckerberg. According to the tweet: “Take a look at this, Mark. How did you get rid of me on Instagram?”

“You guys have messed with me and tried to blackball anyone who opposes your plan,” West responded. Twitter removed his message, in which he stated that he was not anti-Semitic. A Twitter spokeswoman confirmed on Sunday that his account had likewise been locked.

The move by Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) to lock the performer’s account was notable since billionaire Elon Musk, who has suggested he would purchase Twitter and labels himself a free speech absolutist, had welcomed West’s return to the platform, tweeting: “Welcome back to Twitter, my friend!”

Musk tweeted on Monday evening that he had spoken with West and “explained my concerns about his recent comment, which I think he took to heart.”

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West has a history of making odd online posts. He was barred from Instagram earlier this year for 24 hours after directing racial obscenities at comedian Trevor Noah.

Prior to taking to Twitter early Saturday, the rapper’s Instagram account was suspended following a since-removed tweet in which he evoked anti-Semitic tropes, accusing a musician of being controlled by “the Jewish people.”

On Saturday, the business announced that temporary limits on posting, commenting, and messaging on West’s Instagram account had been applied.

The suspension came just days after Adidas (ADSGn.DE) said that it was reviewing its business relationship with West.

According to CNBC, who broke the story first, West had openly criticized Adidas and its CEO and informed the broadcaster that the German company was stealing his ideas. Adidas has been working with West since 2013, according to CNBC.

FAQs

Why was Kanye booted off Twitter?

Kanye West’s Twitter and Instagram accounts have been locked due to antisemitic posts by the artist, who is now legally known as Ye. Twitter and Instagram parent Meta spokespeople claimed on Sunday that Ye posted statements that violated its policies.

Is Kanye still on Twitter?

The two social networks’ regulations restrict the publishing of foul words. Ye’s Twitter account remains online, but he will be unable to post until the suspension is lifted, which will take an indefinite amount of time.

Why does Kanye West refer to Pete Davidson as Skete?

Kanye’s nickname for Pete is Skete because the two words rhyme.
According to Urban Dictionary, ‘Skete’ means “a pale, skinny white dude who’s banging your ex,” albeit this definition was added after Kanye made a point of the nickname and is therefore unlikely to be the intended meaning.

Is Donda 2 really finished?

Donda 2 is American rapper Kanye West’s eleventh studio album. It was launched only on the Stem Player, with four songs available on February 23, 2022, and additional songs later included through updates, the first of which was uploaded the next day.