Now playing Next Culture news Kanye West apologises to Jewish community for antisemitic comments The spirit of Christmas must be upon Ye, as the controversial rapper has made an apology to the Jewish community for his repeated antisemitic comments. Reconciliation at last, or strategic amends before his new album drops? 26/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Kanye West drops first song since antisemitic meltdowns. Hit or flop? Kanye "Ye" West has released a new song, ‘Vultures’, his first since antisemitic meltdowns cratered his career. And not only is it hot trash - he’s actually doubling down... CONTENT WARNING: This article features strong language. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Adidas CEO says Kanye West is 'not a bad person' "I don’t think he meant what he said and I don’t think he’s a bad person. It just came off that way.” 21/09/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Why has Kanye West and his partner been banned in Venice? He's at it again, and this time, Kanye West has been banned from an A-list water taxi company in Venice. 05/09/2023
Now playing Next Business Controversy over Yeezys boost Adidas revenues to €400 million After Kanye West and Adidas' collaboration ended abruptly due to the rapper's antisemitic and offensive comments, the Yeezy's shoes have brought €400 million revenue for the German sportswear company. 03/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Kanye 'Ye' West back on Twitter: A new low for Elon Musk? The rapper was thrown off the platform - now known as X - after he made antisemitic and other offensive remarks. Adidas and other high profile companies cut ties with West, but now he's back on the social media site, promising not to speak out of turn again. 31/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news It ain't Yeezy: Adidas has plan to shift unwanted Kanye stock Abandon all shoes, Ye who enter here. Adidas has decided to sell some of its Kanye West stock and donate proceeds to charity. 12/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Beyonce and Adidas call it quits on Ivy Park After persistent slumping sales, Adidas and Beyonce are ending their partnership on Ivy Park, according to reports. What's next for them both? 03/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Yeezy does it: Adidas' split with Kanye West hammers profits The German brand lost €513 million euros last year, after cutting ties with the controversial music producer and now has a mountain of branded footwear stockpiled with no-where to go. 08/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Adidas' unsold Yeezys could cost it €500 million Adidas is sitting on over a billion euros' worth of Yeezy merch it can't sell. How is the company planning to pivot? 13/02/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Australia looking to deny Ye entry over antisemitism remarks The US rapper intends to visit the family of new Australian partner Bianca Censori in Melbourne next week. 25/01/2023
Now playing Next Tech News Tate and the Taliban: The most controversial verified Twitter accounts Even senior Taliban officials got hold of the Twitter blue tick after Elon Musk took over the social media platform. 18/01/2023
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Now playing Next USA Kanye 'Ye' West suspended from Twitter after antisemitic remarks The Chicago-born rapper posted an image of a swastika blended with the Jewish symbol, the star of David. 02/12/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Kanye West suspended from Twitter after incendiary Hitler comments "Every human being has brought something of value, especially Hitler," said the US rapper. "I love Hitler." 02/12/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Kim Kardashian waves goodbye to Kanye and re-evaluating Balenciaga It was the third marriage for Kardashian and the first marriage for Ye. 30/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Meet the studio offering free Kanye West tattoo removals Yeezy come Yeezy go: Meet the studio offering free Kanye West tattoo removals - We talked to their CEO Briony Garbett about the initiative and the normalization of regret 28/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Yes We Kanye? Controversial rapper might run for US president in 2024 The rap and fashion mogul wants Donald Trump to be his running mate. 25/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Nike shelves shoe plans for NBA star Kyrie Irving in antisemitism row The sports company says it will no longer launch the Kyrie 8 shoe named after the Brooklyn Nets star guard after he posted a link to a film widely regarded as antisemitic. 05/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Adidas dumps and Sketchers kicks: Is this it for Kanye? Ye, formally known as Kanye West, has been on a downward trajectory for a long time. We take a look at the timeline and whether there's anywhere further to go. 25/10/2022