Kanye West's antisemitic song garners millions of views despite takedowns: ‘Gatekeepers are…’-wps journal

Kanye West’s antisemitic song garners millions of views despite takedowns: ‘Gatekeepers are…’-wps journal

Kanye West’s new controversial song continues to collect millions of views on X (formerly Twitter) despite facing bans from music streaming services. Read on to know more.

Controversial rapper

Controversial rapper Kanye West has always been surrounded by controversies, relating to his provocative comments, antisemitic statements, and controversial revelations. The rapper is yet again back with another scandal, creating a buzz among people.

Kanye West

Kanye has always captured the limelight over the years for his Antisemitic statements on Jews. Not just this, the rapper has openly supported and praised the brutal dictator of Germany, Hitler. Moreover, Kanye is back in the news with another controversy.

Kanye West songs

Kanye West has released an antisemitic song titled Heil Hitler. The lyrics of the song pay homage to Hitler and his actions. As soon as the music got released, it stirred up the controversies, sparking debates and discussions on freedom of speech.

Kanye song popularity

The song went viral on the internet after popular music streaming companies like Spotify and Apple Music removed it from their platform. Not just this, the provocative song received even more attention when it was discussed on star podcaster Joe Rogan’s show and X by comedian Russell Brand, who called Kanye uncancellable.

streaming companies

Earlier, the streaming companies had a tight watch on the kind of music released, but with the growth of social media platforms like X, TikTok, and Meta gave more freedom. “Nothing is cancelable anymore. The gatekeepers are dead, and there are no more gates,” said Bill Werde, director of the Bandier music-business program at Syracuse University.

social media platforms

Though social media platforms have certain limitations on shared content but this song is gaining popularity as users are resharing its clips through their accounts and also listening to and reacting to the song.

Kanye West popularity

In recent times, Kanye West is one of the most influential personalities who has established himself as a rapper and producer of a generation. For the past few years, he has set an image of himself by promoting antisemitic and discriminatory statements.

Kanye West Bianca Censori

Earlier, Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, were making headlines with their controversial appearance at the Grammy Awards 2025. Bianca registered her attendance in a transparent nude look, creating a buzz on social media.