Kanye West shocks fans with Ku Klux Klan-inspired attire at new album launch
Kanye West is a renowned American rapper, music producer, songwriter, and fashion designer. He is often seen as an innovator in his field but has also been controversial, especially in recent years. Kanye made the outrageous claim that Hitler was not a wrong person and had publicly threatened Jews on Twitter. As a result, he was banned from posting.
6:51 AM EST, December 14, 2023
During the unveiling of his recent album "Vultures", he shocked onlookers once again. He appeared on stage in clothing that resembled attire typically worn by members of the Ku Klux Klan.
Kanye west's controversial wardrobe choice
The show began with Kanye West arriving on stage with a black scarf obscuring his face, which was initially seen as an ordinary part of his ensemble. The audience and online followers were taken aback when he later donned a black hood. Consisting of a distinctive spike associated with the Ku Klux Klan, a racist organization that was established in the United States in 1865, the hood was viewed as offensive and disturbing.
His choice of dress, paired with his controversial lyrics, prompted outrage among social media users. Internet users labeled him as disturbing and repugnant. In one of his songs, the 46-year-old West addressed past accusations of anti-Semitic behavior, rapping: "How am I an anti-Semite? I just flew over a Jewish chick".