Kanye West is back in the headlines after live-tweeting during Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, sparking a fresh wave of controversy online.
The 47-year-old rapper took to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, sharing his thoughts with his 33.3 million followers. Ye posted a photo of Congress with the caption, “TRUMPS ADDRESS,” before following up with, “WOKENESS IS BAD WOKENESS IS TROUBLE ITS GONE THANK YOU PRESIDENT TRUMP.”
The posts quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.
Kanye West and Trump’s History
Kanye and Trump have had a rocky relationship over the years. Their most memorable meeting happened in 2018 at the White House, where Ye famously wore a MAGA hat and expressed his admiration for Trump. However, tensions flared in 2022 when Kanye brought white nationalist Nick Fuentes to a private dinner at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort — a move that sparked widespread backlash.
Despite their ups and downs, Kanye’s latest tweets suggest he’s once again aligning himself with the former president.
Swastika Merch Controversy
Ye’s tweets come just weeks after he faced massive backlash for promoting Nazi-inspired T-shirtsfeaturing swastika logos on social media. The controversial merch drew condemnation from several groups, including the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), who called the designs “unacceptable and dangerous.”
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt slammed West, saying:
“There is no excuse — none — for praising Hitler. When someone with Kanye’s influence spreads Nazi glorification, it emboldens extremists.”
Despite the backlash, Kanye remained unapologetic, modeling the shirts himself and even teasing that the line was “coming in crispy” — a disturbing reference to Holocaust extermination camps.
Elon Musk Steps In
Even Elon Musk, the owner of X, stepped in following Ye’s recent outbursts. Musk confirmed that Kanye’s account had been flagged as NSFW (Not Safe For Work) due to his offensive posts.
What’s Next for Kanye?
While many fans are calling for the rapper to be banned from the platform, Kanye continues to double down on his controversial opinions.
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election on the horizon, it seems Ye is once again trying to insert himself into the political conversation — whether the world is ready for it or not.
