I Appreciate Elon for Allowing Me to Vent; Kanye West’s X Account Goes Dark
Kanye West’s Account Goes Dark
Kanye West, otherwise known as “Ye,” wrote a farewell post on Sunday night hours after his Super Bowl ad aired, advertising his shoe brand Yeezy.
Last Message Before Disappearing from X
“I’m logging out of Twitter,” the artist wrote. “I appreciate Elon for allowing me to vent. It has been very cathartic to use the world as a sounding board.”
Elon Musk Remains Silent
Elon Musk, owner of X, did not publicly reply to West’s note or the disappearance of his account as of Sunday night.
David Schwimmer Speaks Out Against West’s X Rampage
On Saturday, Friends star David Schwimmer spoke out against West’s X rampage, calling out Musk for being complicit.
Complicity and Condemnation
“We can’t stop a deranged bigot from spewing hate-filled, ignorant bile… but we CAN stop giving him a megaphone, Mr. Musk,” Schwimmer said in an Instagram post. “Kanye West has 32.7 million followers on your platform, X. That’s twice as many people than the number of Jews in existence.”
Background on West’s X Account
According to Billboard, West was initially banned from X in October 2022 for antisemitic posts, briefly reinstated in November, then re-suspended later that month. Musk reinstated West’s account eight months later, according to Billboard.
Controversial Posts
In the past week alone, some of West’s most controversial posts to X included antisemitic claims such as “I’m a Nazi,” and “I love Hitler.” Schwimmer’s post also mentioned West’s posts that said “I’m racist,” “I’m never apologizing for my Jewish comments,” and more.
Conclusion
Kanye West’s account has gone dark, and it remains to be seen if he will return to the platform. In the meantime, the controversy surrounding his X rampage has sparked a heated debate about free speech and hate speech.
FAQs
* What was Kanye West’s last post on X before going dark?
“I’m logging out of Twitter. I appreciate Elon for allowing me to vent. It has been very cathartic to use the world as a sounding board.”
* Why did Elon Musk not publicly respond to West’s farewell post?
It is unclear why Musk did not publicly respond to West’s note or the disappearance of his account.
* What did David Schwimmer say about West’s X rampage?
Schwimmer called out Musk for being complicit and condemned West’s hate-filled posts, stating that it is possible to stop giving him a megaphone.
* Why was Kanye West banned from X in the past?
West was initially banned from X in October 2022 for antisemitic posts, and briefly reinstated in November before being re-suspended later that month.
