Kanye West

Kanye West performs for 118,000 in Turkey despite being banned in several other countries

In his first appearance in Europe since 2014, and his first in Turkey, Ye performed for two hours in Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium to an audience of 118,000, state-run Anadolu Agency said.

US rapper and producer Kanye West performs on stage during a concert at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul as part of his tour "YE Live in Istanbul" on May 30, 2026.
US rapper and producer Kanye West arrives for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.

Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

(L-R) Kanye "Ye" West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Israeli music industry doubtful over Kanye West's potential return to Israel

US rapper and producer Kanye West gestures upon arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on July 11, 2025.

The double standard: Why Kanye West’s antisemitism continues to be ignored - opinion


Exposed: Kanye West's antisemitic remarks during his presidential campaign

The rapper's business partner Alex Klein shared a previously untold story about his fallout with West following the now infamous antisemitic comments.

Rapper Kanye West smiles during a meeting with then-US President Donald Trump to discuss criminal justice reform at the White House in Washington, US, October 11, 2018.

A Jewish guide to Chris Christie’s presidential campaign, starting with his feuds

Alongside portraying the former president as a danger to democracy, Christie has singled out another person for criticism: Jared Kushner, Trump’s Jewish son-in-law.

 Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie answers a question as he launches his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, June 6, 2023.

Kanye West and Ice Cube rekindle friendship after antisemitism fallout - report

The two rappers were pictured embracing one another outside of Ice Cube's home.

 (L-R) Kanye West and Ice Cube

Adidas to start selling off Yeezy merchandise at the end of May

The initial sale of some of the shoes marks the first time the products have been available to customers since Adidas terminated the partnership in October 2022.

 A pair of Yeezy shoes are seen in a Foot Locker store on the day Adidas terminated its partnership with the American rapper and designer Kanye West, now known as Ye, in Garden City, New York, US, October 25, 2022.

Adidas says it will sell off Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds to those ‘hurt by Kanye’s statements’

Adidas had agonized for months over how to deal with the Yeezy merchandise, at one point considering simply burning it.

 A pair of Yeezy shoes are seen in a Foot Locker store on the day Adidas terminated its partnership with the American rapper and designer Kanye West, now known as Ye, in Garden City, New York, US, October 25, 2022.

From Hollywood to Tel Aviv: TV hosts connect over Jewish values

 Danielle Robay

In speech, ADL chief focuses on anti-Zionists and threats to Orthodox while avoiding Trump

Greenblatt’s speech touched almost exclusively on themes that have troubled Jewish conservatives. Absent from his speech was any mention of Trump.

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks during the Anti-Defamation League's "Never is Now" summit at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan in New York City, New York, US, November 10, 2022.

Kanye West in new Instagram post: I like Jewish people again

West attributed his change of heart to 21 Jump Street actor Jonah Hill.

Rapper Kanye West smiles during a meeting with then-US President Donald Trump to discuss criminal justice reform at the White House in Washington, US, October 11, 2018.

Antisemitism on Twitter more than doubled since Musk takeover - study

The weekly average number of antisemitic Tweets increased by 106% (from 6,204 to 12,762) from before Musk's acquisition to after.

 : Elon Musk's twitter account is seen on a smartphone in front of the Twitter logo in this photo illustration taken, April 15, 2022.

Antisemitism inspired by Ye became physical, dangerous – new ADL report

The ADL tracked references to 'Ye is Right' in instances of on-the-ground antisemitic vandalism and harassment across the US.

 Kanye West attends the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium earlier this year. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)