After recent comments considered anti-Semitic by Kanye West on social networks, the Los Angeles Holocaust Museum reacted by inviting the American rapper to visit the cultural establishment.
The goal, “to understand how words can incite violence and genocide,” the Holocaust museum wrote in a statement, posted on Instagram.
“Words matter and have consequences Kanye. We urge you to come visit us […] The Holocaust began with simple words that sadly spawned stereotypes, racial and religious tropes and blame and led to the murder of six million Jews.
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On October 9, Instagram and Twitter restricted the rapper’s accounts after he made comments deemed anti-Semitic. On Instagram, Kanye West had posted screenshots of a conversation with rapper Diddy, who criticized the “White Lives Matter” t-shirt the artist wore during Paris Fashion Week.
In the caption of his now-deleted post, Kanye West wrote, “I’ll use you as an example to show the Jews who told you to call me that no one can threaten me or influence me.”
Then, on Twitter, the rapper later stated that he was going to attack Jews. A post that has since been removed by the social network for violating the platform’s rules.
“You can make the difference”
Kanye West did not respond to the Holocaust museum’s request. The establishment, which has since reiterated its request for an invitation, nevertheless explains that it has received numerous hate messages and threats from Internet users.
“To those who use this as a platform to continue to spread hate, we have a message for you: Do not discourage us from sharing the story of the Holocaust to commemorate those who were killed and educate all who wish to learn more.” , assures the museum on Instagram.
While Kanye West is followed by more than 30 million followers. On twitterthe American museum wanted to remind the rapper of the weight of his public interventions and the importance of his visit: “You and everyone who reads this can make a difference. You can choose to join us to build relationships instead of tearing them down.” “
Accustomed to controversy, Kanye West, who suffers from bipolar disorder, was already banned from posting on Instagram for 24 hours in March, amid an acrimonious divorce from reality star Kim Kardashian. In 2020, the 45-year-old entertainer also created controversy by running for the US presidential election, in which he said he was against abortion and vaccination.
Recently, Kanye West was back in the news for his sudden breakup with Gap and his tense relationship with the Adidas brand, which wants to “re-evaluate” its collaboration with the rapper.
Source: BFM TV
