Kanye West has come under fire for allegedly incorporating hidden Nazi symbols in his latest Yeezy clothing line, which launched on December 26. The collection features a variety of apparel, including T-shirts, hoodies, and jackets, all priced at $20 each.
Among the items, some designs reportedly include logos resembling the Wolfsangel, a symbol historically associated with Nazi Germany. This emblem was worn by various units of the SS (Schutzstaffel) during World War II and has since been adopted by neo-Nazi groups, including the Aryan Nations white supremacist organization.
The revelation has sparked significant outrage on social media, with users expressing their dismay at what they perceive as blatant Nazi symbolism. One user remarked, “Nazi symbols again I’m so f***ing done,” while another added, “This the most blatant Nazi shit Yeezy has ever released and y’all are choosing to not see it!” Even a fan account dedicated to Kanye, @yedefender, criticized the clothing, stating, “deactivating this page or gonna give it a new admin I’m done. KANYE IS USING YALL TO REPRESENT HIS NAZI BELIEFS.”
As of now, neither Kanye nor the Yeezy brand has issued a public comment regarding the controversy surrounding the use of these symbols.
This incident is not the first time Kanye has faced scrutiny for his apparent affinity for controversial figures and ideologies. Earlier in the year, he was criticized for wearing a shirt depicting Varg Vikernes, a well-known neo-Nazi and former member of the Norwegian black metal scene, who was convicted of inciting racial hatred.
Moreover, Kanye has a controversial history with statements praising Adolf Hitler. During a notorious visit to TMZ in 2018, he reportedly expressed admiration for the Nazi leader, which was later omitted from the edited version of the interview. Former TMZ staffer Van Lathan recounted the incident, stating, “He said something like, ‘I love Hitler, I love Nazis.’ Something to that effect.”
Given this context, the latest Yeezy collection has reignited conversations about Kanye’s past actions and statements, leading to widespread condemnation and concern from fans and critics alike.
As the situation develops, stay tuned to HipHopRaisedMeTheBlog.com for the latest updates on Kanye West and the ongoing discussions surrounding his controversial designs.
