Kanye West and Candace Owens flaunt ‘White Lives Matter’ shirts at fashion show
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West and Candace Owens flaunt ‘White Lives Matter’ shirts at fashion show

LA Times  

Kanye West wore a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt Monday during Paris Fashion Week’s Yeezy runway show. Both shirts had the words “Juan Pablo” at the bottom — Ye’s had a “II” as well — and up top, the Spanish words “Seguiremos Tu Ejemplo”: “We will follow your example.” And people on social media Had Thoughts, from tweets about how the duo was “living rent free in a bunch of Leftist heads right now” to remarks about how they were “standing in solidarity for ignorance” and “You don’t have to be white to uphold white supremacy and anti-Blackness.” On Twitter, there were many more comments in line with the latter comments than the first one, with the ratio running in the other direction on Truth Social. Notably, the “White Lives Matter” visual came a day after West’s modeling debut. “Ye playing too much Roblox,” one commenter wrote on Ye’s TikTok post from the show.

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Why Kanye West can’t sell controversial ‘White Lives Matter’ T-shirts
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Kanye West can’t sell controversial ‘White Lives Matter’ T-shirts

Firstpost  

Kanye West was slammed for wearing the ‘White Lives Matter’ T-shirt to his Yeezy collection show in Paris. That, after several high-profile companies cut ties with the rapper in the aftermath of his anti-semitic statements and wearing a T-shirt that said ‘White Lives Matter’ West, who officially changed his name to Ye earlier this year, was slammed for wearing the …

Kanye West’s tee is a fashion don’t. Someone else owns ‘White Lives Matter’ trademark
2 years, 2 months ago

Kanye West’s tee is a fashion don’t. Someone else owns ‘White Lives Matter’ trademark

LA Times  

Kanye West can’t make money off the slogan ‘White Lives Matter’ because someone else trademarked the phrase. A voice mailbox for Gibson was full when The Times reached out for comment, and a text message came back “not delivered.” Ye and conservative pundit Candace Owens posed in long-sleeved “White Lives Matter” T-shirts Oct. 3 at the rapper-designer’s Paris Fashion Week …

Kanye West’s hits keep coming: Here are the companies that have cut ties with him
2 years, 2 months ago

Kanye West’s hits keep coming: Here are the companies that have cut ties with him

LA Times  

Kanye West, seen in 2019, has lost business deals in light of his recent antisemitic remarks. In early October, Ye, the rap artist and mogul also known as Kanye West, posed during Paris Fashion Week in a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt. Balenciaga The design house, which had West walking in its Paris Fashion Week show a day before his “White …

Fashion House Balenciaga Severes All Ties With Rapper, Designer Kanye West
2 years, 2 months ago

Fashion House Balenciaga Severes All Ties With Rapper, Designer Kanye West

News 18  

With his outrageous public behavior and very contentious comments on race and religion, rapper, businessman, and fashion designer Kanye West has always maintained his status as controversy’s darling. He also mocked George Floyd’s painful death, which sparked a nationwide demonstration under the motto “Black Lives Matter.” In this situation, West was spotted wearing a t-shirt with the slogan “White Lives …

Vogue ‘does not intend’ to work with Kanye West again
2 years, 2 months ago

Vogue ‘does not intend’ to work with Kanye West again

The Independent  

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As Kanye West’s business partners back away, rapper buys right-wing social media platform
2 years, 3 months ago

As Kanye West’s business partners back away, rapper buys right-wing social media platform

LA Times  

Kanye West is no longer signed to his longtime label, Def Jam, making him a free agent. Adidas, which produces West’s popular Yeezy shoe line, said in a statement last week in light of his recent outbursts, “After repeated efforts to privately resolve the situation, we have taken the decision to place the partnership under review.” West responded on Instagram, …

Elon Musk says he’s spoken to Kanye West about his antisemitic tweet: ‘He took my concerns to heart’
2 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk says he’s spoken to Kanye West about his antisemitic tweet: ‘He took my concerns to heart’

The Independent  

Elon Musk has revealed he has spoken to Kanye West, who remains embroiled in controversy for posting antisemitic messages. The world’s richest man said in a tweet that he spoke to the rapper to express his concerns about his recent tweet and he believes West took his concerns to heart. West, now called Ye after officially changing his name, was …

Kanye West posts rambling 30-minute video diary on YouTube
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West posts rambling 30-minute video diary on YouTube

Daily Mail  

Kanye West offered a rare glimpse into his personal life in a rambling video in which he could be seen singing in his car and showing Adidas executives a pornographic video. In a new video posted to YouTube, Kanye West could be seen showing Adidas executives a pornographic video He then proceeds to berate the executives for stealing his ideas, …

Kanye West 'White Lives Matter' Controversy: Should the rapper get a free pass due to his mental health?
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West 'White Lives Matter' Controversy: Should the rapper get a free pass due to his mental health?

Firstpost  

Kanye West must be held accountable for his actions. But the media scrutiny and attacks around West’s public meltdown, is frankly unfair. ‘White Lives Matter’ and fall out with Vogue In late September, the rapper struck a raw nerve with not just fans but his own community after he styled the models with ‘White Lives Matter’ t-shirts at Yeezy show …

Kanye goes after Zuckerberg after Instagram account was RESTRICTED
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye goes after Zuckerberg after Instagram account was RESTRICTED

Daily Mail  

It is unclear what exact rule West broke, but he has been using Instagram lately to bash many people, including his ex-wife Kim Kardashian A Meta spokesperson said: 'We may place restrictions on accounts that repeatedly break our rules' Kayne West went after Mark Zuckerberg for restricting his Instagram after he posted a now-deleted private conversation with Sean 'Diddy' Combs. …

Kanye West shares TikTok insulting Gigi Hadid that calls her a 'cabbage patch' doll amid feud
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West shares TikTok insulting Gigi Hadid that calls her a 'cabbage patch' doll amid feud

Daily Mail  

Ye also called the supermodel a 'Karen' and a 'zombie' earlier on Friday Kanye West reposted a TikTok video on his Instagram earlier Friday in which the rapper Azealia Banks harshly compared Gigi Hadid to her younger sister Bella Hadid. Repost: Kanye West, also known as Ye, 43, reposted a TikTok originally shared by Azealia Banks, in which she unfavorably …

Kanye West brands Gigi Hadid a 'zombie' as he takes aim at the model again in latest celeb feud
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West brands Gigi Hadid a 'zombie' as he takes aim at the model again in latest celeb feud

Daily Mail  

West had been accused of 'bullying' the stylist online after she had critcised his White Lives Matter clothing Their war of words began when Hadid leapt to the defence of Gabriella Karefa-Johnson Kanye West lashed out Gigi Hadid in another impassioned rant as he branded her a 'privileged Karen' and a 'zombie'. Roping John into the drama: 'Those boots gab …

Adidas puts Yeezy partnership with Kanye West 'under review'
2 years, 3 months ago

Adidas puts Yeezy partnership with Kanye West 'under review'

The Hindu  

German sportswear giant Adidas said Friday it was reconsidering its partnership with Kanye West after the U.S. rap star reportedly became disgruntled with how the brand was marketing his products. In a recent Instagram message cited by U.S. media outlets, West had accused Adidas of arranging marketing events and bringing back older styles without his approval. West also sparked controversy …

Hailey Bieber looks chic in blue after Kanye West trolled her
2 years, 3 months ago

Hailey Bieber looks chic in blue after Kanye West trolled her

Daily Mail  

Hailey Bieber was spotted at a Lacoste event in West Hollywood, California on Thursday after Kanye West linked her to a 'nose job' after she was critical of his White Lives Matter fashion showcase earlier this week. West's trolling came after Hailey shared support for Vogue fashion editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson on Tuesday Hailey in 2020 denied ever having undergone plastic …

Black lives matter, Kanye West and a shirt: The controversy explained
2 years, 3 months ago

Black lives matter, Kanye West and a shirt: The controversy explained

Hindustan Times  

Not one to shy from controversies, Kanye West is at it, again. Debuting a “White Lives Matter” shirt at his Yeezy fashion show in Paris, the American rapper discredited the Black lives matter movement as a “scam”. Black Lives Matter: Candace Owens posted a photo of her and Kanye West wearing "White Lives Matter" shirts. Ye- as the rapper calls …

Kanye West tells Tucker Carlson his life was ‘threatened’ after wearing White Lives Matter shirt
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West tells Tucker Carlson his life was ‘threatened’ after wearing White Lives Matter shirt

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kanye West defended wearing a …

Kanye West tells Tucker Carlson that his Trump support ‘threatened’ his life and career
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West tells Tucker Carlson that his Trump support ‘threatened’ his life and career

LA Times  

Rapper Kanye West opened up about his controversial “White Lives Matter” shirt at Paris Fashion Week, his support for former President Trump and more. Kanye West, who has been embroiled in controversy this week after wearing a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt at Paris Fashion Week, apparently isn’t backing down anytime soon. Sporting a beard, a black hoodie, a cap emblazoned …

Kanye West calls the Kardashians LIARS as Khloe Kardashian hit out at rapper in public spat over Kim
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West calls the Kardashians LIARS as Khloe Kardashian hit out at rapper in public spat over Kim

Daily Mail  

Kanye West has accused the Kardashian family of 'basically kidnapping' his daughter Chicago on her birthday, as he continues to make claims that ex-wife Kim Kardashian has prevented him from seeing their children. Fury: Khloe Kardashian and Kanye West got into a public fight on social media Wednesday, as tensions erupted over his continued claims about his ex-wife Kim Kardashian …

Kanye West responds to Gigi Hadid branding him 'BULLY'
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West responds to Gigi Hadid branding him 'BULLY'

Daily Mail  

The rapper sparked outrage after sending models down the runway wearing White Lives Matter tops Khloe denied those allegations in her post as she said: 'You know exactly where your children are at all times and YOU wanted separate birthdays. I have seen all of the texts to prove it' Back on January 15, Kanye had claimed that he was …

Kanye West's "Muddy" Rampwalk Debut And Bold White Lives Matter Stunts Become Talk Of Paris
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West's "Muddy" Rampwalk Debut And Bold White Lives Matter Stunts Become Talk Of Paris

News 18  

Kanye West presented his eleventh fashion show at the Paris Fashion Week. Apart from his debut as a catwalk model, another buzz-generating moment from Kanye’s appearances at the show came from the extremely hyped surprise show of his brand YEEZY SEASON 9 just a day after the Balenciaga mud ramp, as per a report by Highsnobiety. He managed to generate …

These celebrities definitely won’t be wearing Kanye West’s ‘White Lives Matter’ shirts
2 years, 3 months ago

These celebrities definitely won’t be wearing Kanye West’s ‘White Lives Matter’ shirts

LA Times  

Criticism has rained down on rapper-designer Kanye West — legal name Ye — after he and conservative pundit Candace Owens wore “White Lives Matter” shirts Monday at Paris Fashion Week. The shirts — his black, Owens’ white — had “White Lives Matter” emblazoned on the backs. ||| — Jaden October 4, 2022 Most notably, Karefa-Johnson, Vogue’s global fashion editor at …

Jodie Turner-Smith criticises Kanye West over ‘White Lives Matter’ shirt: ‘Fake and disgusting’
2 years, 3 months ago

Jodie Turner-Smith criticises Kanye West over ‘White Lives Matter’ shirt: ‘Fake and disgusting’

The Independent  

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Kanye West accused of ‘misogyny’ after attacking Gabriella Karefa-Johnson over ‘White Lives Matter’ criticism
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West accused of ‘misogyny’ after attacking Gabriella Karefa-Johnson over ‘White Lives Matter’ criticism

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Kanye West branded ‘dangerously dumb’ for wearing ‘White Lives Matter’ shirt during Yeezy fashion show
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West branded ‘dangerously dumb’ for wearing ‘White Lives Matter’ shirt during Yeezy fashion show

The Independent  

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Linda Evangelista responds to Kanye West’s ‘White Lives Matter’ t-shirt: ‘Fashion made me sad’
2 years, 3 months ago

Linda Evangelista responds to Kanye West’s ‘White Lives Matter’ t-shirt: ‘Fashion made me sad’

The Independent  

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Kanye West responds to backlash over ‘White Lives Matter’ Yeezy T-shirts
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West responds to backlash over ‘White Lives Matter’ Yeezy T-shirts

The Independent  

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Kanye West sparks outrage during Paris fashion show, sports 'White Lives Matter' shirt
2 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West sparks outrage during Paris fashion show, sports 'White Lives Matter' shirt

India TV News  

Kanye West recently faced backlash for his latest fashion show look, after wearing a 'White Lives Matter' shirt at a surprise Yeezy show in Paris. "White Lives Matter" was written in bold white letters on the back of the shirt, a response to the "Black Lives Matter" movement which was started in 2013 following the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin …

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