Kanye West's Controversial KKK-Style Hood at Album Listening Party

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Source: The Guardian
Kanye West's Controversial KKK-Style Hood at Album Listening Party
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Kanye West wore a Ku Klux Klan-style hood at a listening party for his upcoming album Vultures, following previous controversial statements and actions. The rapper has faced backlash for debuting T-shirts that read White Lives Matter and making antisemitic remarks. Adidas ended their partnership with West, and other companies stopped stocking his Yeezy products. The album artwork and font have drawn comparisons to white nationalist imagery. Vultures is a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign and features guest artists such as Nicki Minaj and Young Thug.

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