Kanye West

2022 - 10 - 4

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Kanye West stirs controversy in 'White Lives Matter' T-shirt at Paris ... (The Guardian)

Rapper referenced Kim Kardashian's 2019 robbery and Gap fallout at Yeezy Season 9 show that featured Naomi Campbell.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "cosmopolitan.com"

Kanye West just designed a 'White Lives Matter' T-shirt and the ... (cosmopolitan.com)

Kanye West has divided the internet over his controversial decision to wear a 'White Lives Matter' T-shirt at his Yeezy fashion show in Paris.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

Kanye West called out by Jayden Smith for dressing in 'hate slogan' (CNN)

West also dressed several Black models in clothing with the same phrase at his YZY runway show during Paris fashion week. Conservative commentator Candace Owens ...

Another commenter wrote, “Phrases like ‘WLM’ and ‘Blue Lives Matter’ are reactionary responses in an attempt to silence the affirmation of Black lives. Professor Marc Lamont Hill of Temple University wrote on Twitter, “Kanye West decision to wear a ‘White Lives Matter’ shirt is disgusting, dangerous, and irresponsible. The words “White Lives Matter” were written on the back in large lettering.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Eyewitness News"

Kanye West's 'White Lives Matter Hoodie' sets the cat among the ... (Eyewitness News)

On Monday, a picture of US rapper Kanye West wearing a hoodie reading "White Lives Matter" surfaced on social media.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Page Six"

Jason Lee quits working with Kanye West after White Lives Matter shirt (Page Six)

"Hollywood Unlocked" host Jason Lee ended his business relationship with Kanye West on Monday after the rapper wore a White Lives Matter shirt.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "News24"

Kanye West sparks controversy at Paris Fashion Week with 'White ... (News24)

Kanye West wore a "White Lives Matter" t-shirt Monday at his Yzy Szn 9 event at Paris Fashion Week, sparking controversy on social media.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Economic Times"

Kim Kardashian's ex-husband Kanye West wears 'White Lives ... (Economic Times)

Kanye West shocked fans and ex-wife Kim Kardashian when he was seen wearing a shirt with the slogan 'White Lives Matter' on the back.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "TimesLIVE"

Kanye West sparks outrage over 'White Lives Matter' hoodies at ... (TimesLIVE)

Controversial US rapper Kanye West has sparked outrage and backlash again — this time over “White Lives Matter” hoodies worn at his latest fashion show.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "E! Online"

Why Gigi Hadid Is Calling "Bully" Kanye West a "Joke" (E! Online)

After Kanye West took aim at fashion editor Gabriella-Karefa Johnson in a series of Instagram posts, Gigi Hadid is coming to her defense.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Capital FM"

Gigi Hadid calls Kanye West 'a bully' and 'a joke' (Capital FM)

Gigi Hadid has come to the defence of fashion editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, calling out Kanye West for his social media attacks at the writer who ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Glamour UK"

Gigi Hadid Calls Out Kanye West For Harassing Fashion Journalist ... (Glamour UK)

Gigi Hadid has publicly spoken up for journalist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson after Kanye West hit out at her.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Complex"

Tremaine Emory Slams Kanye West Over Virgil Abloh Remarks ... (Complex)

The artist formerly known as Kanye West's latest remarks about his “best friend” have received pushback from Tremaine Emory of Denim Tears and Supreme.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Page Six"

Gigi Hadid blasts 'bully' Kanye West for dissing Vogue editor: You're ... (Page Six)

Gigi Hadid called Kanye West a “bully” for going after Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson after the journalist slammed the rapper's “White Lives Matter” ...

One is object one is ethos,” she wrote. “There is no excuse, there is no art here. “I guess I get what he tried to do– he thought it was duchampian. It wasn’t,” she wrote in another IG Story. The fashion journalist completed her look with a blue Balenciaga purse, mirror sunnies and a chunky necklace. “I’m fuming…

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Glamour"

Gigi Hadid Called Kanye West 'a Bully and a Joke' After He ... (Glamour)

Gigi Hadid has publicly spoken up in defense of journalist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson after Kanye West came after her.

If there’s actually a point to any of your shit she might be the only person that could save u. He also shared screen shots of messages from who is thought to be his design director, Mowalola Ogunlesi, who advised him: “I also don't think u should insult that writer. I do think if you asked Kanye, he'd say there was art, and revolution, and all of the things in that t-shirt.” “He was trying to illustrate a dystopian world in the future when whiteness might become extinct or at least would be in enough danger to demand defense,” she said in the screen shots. “I guess I get what he was trying to do... he was trying to be a duchampian.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Forbes"

Kanye West Claims LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault 'Killed' His 'Best ... (Forbes)

West wore a “White Lives Matter” shirt at his fashion show in Paris on Monday.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "TMZ"

Kanye West Blasted for Dragging Virgil Abloh into Rant (TMZ)

Kanye West's "White Lives Matter" T-shirt is the can of worms he just can't close ... and one of his former collaborators is gutting him over one of the ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Rolling Stone"

The Fashion World Turns on Kanye West (Rolling Stone)

"[You're] just an insecure narcissist that's dying for validation from the fashion world," Supreme creative director Tremaine Emory wrote on Instagram.

[tweeted](https://twitter.com/jaden/status/1576998738177904640?s=20&t=t5d0Bmf3-xOuqvaqldYWSg), “I don’t care who it is, if I don’t feel the message, I’m out”; Dazed journalist Lynette Nylander also walked out of the show, [writing](https://www.instagram.com/stories/lynettesaid/2941136314422370674/) “It doesn’t matter what the intention was … “This time last year you said Virgil’s designs are a disgrace to the black community infont of all your employees at yeezy,” Emory wrote. “We actually got along and have both experienced the fight for acceptance in a world that’s not our own.” KEEP @gabriellak_j NAME OUT YOUR MOUTH,” Emory wrote. “And in a private meeting with Ye today, she once again spoke her truth in a way she felt best, on her terms.” it’s perception to the masses out of context”; British Vogue editor Edward Enninful said the following day that the shirt was “insensitive, given the state of the world”; and Gigi Hadid, who [deleted a comment on West’s Instagram](https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1577317950012497923?s=20&t=6Xu8seglGVZgUy_AGSUC3A), wrote, “If there’s actually a point to any of your shit, [Karefa-Johnson] might be the only person that could save u… After having models strut with “ [White Lives Matter](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-wears-white-lives-matter-shirt-1234604315/)” T-shirts during his YZY show in Paris Monday, leaders in the fashion world heavily criticized and slammed the provocateur for his ill-executed attempt at sending a message about race. KEEP VIRGIL NAME OUT YOUR MOUTH. When the computer can’t read the code.” “There is no excuse, there is no art here.” [not a fashion person](https://www.instagram.com/p/CjSgYmtoqLw/),” [claiming](https://www.instagram.com/p/CjSblKZogSD/) that his show had “broke the processor… [Kanye West](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/kanye-west/) is facing the repercussions of (and harsh critiques for) his most recent attention-seeking antics in [fashion](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/fashion/).

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBS News"

Kanye West faces backlash for wearing shirt with "White Lives Matter ... (CBS News)

Alongside him was conservative commentator Candace Owens, who wore the same shirt in white.

He also [made headlines in 2018](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-dines-with-kanye-west-at-the-white-house-live-updates/) for meeting with then-President Donald Trump several times and wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat. Hannah Gais, senior research analyst at Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate groups, said in a statement to CBS News both West and Owens "have a proclivity for high-profile stunts designed to troll liberals." One post appeared to be a screenshot of a story from West's account, which read: "Everyone know that Black Lives Matter was a scam now it's over you're welcome." It grew to a global scale and West and Owens not only showed support for White Lives Matter, but they were also critical of the Black Lives Matter movement. Alongside him was conservative commentator Candace Owens, who wore the same shirt in white.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The FADER"

Supreme's creative director calls Kanye West “an insecure narcissist” (The FADER)

Kanye West and Supreme creative director Tremaine Emory are butting heads over West's invocation of Virgil Abloh.

[showcasing a shirt with the phrase "White Lives Matter" at his Yeezy Season 9 fashion show](https://www.thefader.com/2022/10/03/kanye-west-white-lives-matter-shirt-yeezy-season-9-show) in Paris on Monday (October 3). Abloh became the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear collection in 2018 and [passed away from cancer in 2021](https://www.thefader.com/2021/11/28/virgil-abloh-dead-at-41). "Your not a victim your just an insecure narcissist that’s dying for validation from the fashion world…"

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Page Six"

Vogue stands by fashion editor 'personally targeted and bullied' by ... (Page Six)

Vogue is standing by its global fashion editor at large, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, after Kanye West's online attacks.

“I guess I get what he tried to do– he thought it was duchampian. “I’m fuming… [Up Next](https://pagesix.com/2022/10/04/tom-sandoval-teases-tension-in-winter-house/) The fashion journalist accessorized her look with a blue Balenciaga bag, large shades and a statement necklace. She was personally targeted and bullied. “Vogue stands with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, our global fashion editor at large and longtime contributor.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Today.com"

Gigi Hadid Calls Kanye West a 'Bully' Amid Fashion Controversy (Today.com)

Gigi Hadid calls Kanye West a 'bully' after he insulted Vogue fashion editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson. She had criticized his fashion line's shirts that ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "MARCA.com"

Kanye West's multiple run-ins with the black community over the years (MARCA.com)

Kanye West is undoubtedly a music, marketing and entreprenurial genius that has been able to become an icon and made him a billionaire.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Black Hills Pioneer"

Jodie Turner-Smith slams Kanye West (Black Hills Pioneer)

Jodie Turner-Smith has branded Kanye West "disgusting" because of his controversial 'White Lives Matter' t-shirts.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Independent Online"

Gigi Hadid has branded Kanye West 'a bully' (Independent Online)

The 27-year-old model has come to the defence of Vogue editor Gabrielle Karefa-Johnson after the 'Stronger' rapper mocked her style choices in response to ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Independent Online"

Kanye West meets Vogue editor Gabriella Kafer-Johnson over ... (Independent Online)

The 45-year-old rapper and the fashion editor clashed this week after he sparked controversy with the apparel during the Yeezy fashion show in Paris on ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Black Hills Pioneer"

Kanye West meets Vogue editor Gabriella Kafer-Johnson over White ... (Black Hills Pioneer)

Kanye West met Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson to discuss her backlash to his controversial 'White Lives Matter' t-shirt.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Capital FM"

Kendall Jenner stands behind Jaden Smith's criticism of Kanye (Capital FM)

Kendall Jenner silently supports Jaden Smith after he hit out at Kanye West's offensive Yeezy fashion show.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "MARCA.com"

Gigi Hadid fires back at Kanye West: You're a bully and a joke (MARCA.com)

Fashion model Gigi Hadid has hit out at rapper Kanye West for his comments towards fashion editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson. Kanye has been making many ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Page Six"

Kendall Jenner subtly supports Jaden Smith walking out of Kanye ... (Page Six)

Kendall Jenner appeared to show support for Jaden Smith walking out of Kanye West's Paris Fashion Week show, which featured "White Lives Matter" shirts.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ITV News"

Vogue magazine and supermodel brand Kanye West a 'bully ... (ITV News)

Kanye West has been criticised after models wore "White Lives Matter" t-shirt for his Yeezy collection at Paris Fashion Week. | ITV National News.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Financial Times"

Chaos and Kanye West at Paris Fashion Week (Financial Times)

Miuccia Prada's Miu Miu focused on practicality, with rain jackets and utilitarian trousers . . . A female catwalk model wears a mini-dress with toe-revealing ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Page Six"

Gigi Hadid sets Kanye straight — again — over Vogue editor: 'It's ... (Page Six)

Gigi Hadid continued to put Kanye West in his place after he shamelessly bullied Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson after she criticized his "White Lives ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "E! Online"

Vogue Editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson "So Grateful" for Support ... (E! Online)

After Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson was targeted by Kanye West for criticizing his Yeezy line at Paris Fashion Week, she expressed her appreciation ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Complex"

Kanye West Responds to Gigi Hadid Calling Him a 'Bully' for ... (Complex)

In his latest remarks amid the ongoing criticism of the YZY SZY 9 design, Ye also referenced the Kardashians and the criticism he received from Gigi Hadid.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Page Six"

Khloé Kardashian slams Kanye West, defends Kim's parenting ... (Page Six)

Khloé Kardashian demanded Kanye West "stop tearing" down Kim Kardashian and their family members, clapping back at the rapper's co-parenting claims.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "TMZ"

Khloe Kardashian Defends Kim Kardashian Against Kanye West ... (TMZ)

Khloe Kardashian will no longer allow Kanye West to continue to tear Kim Kardashian down, she's speaking up -- telling him to leave Kim and their family ...

Explore the last week