After facing wide criticism, he posted that he’s going to “Go death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE”, which prompted Instagram and later Twitter to pull the plug on his accounts. He then went on Tucker Carlson’s Fox News show, where he made further offensive remarks widely condemned as anti-Semitic, and claimed conspiracies around the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, among other falsehoods.

Even right-wing flame-thrower Carlson had to edit out irrational ramblings from West’s two-part appearance on his show. Vice published leaked footage in which West claimed that Planned Parenthood was founded “to control the Jew population. … When I say Jew, I mean the 12 lost tribes of Judah, the blood of Christ, who the people known as the race Black really are. This is who our people are. The blood of Christ. This, as a Christian, is my belief.”

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Ye’s recent appearance on HBO’s The Shop: Uninterrupted, which moved to YouTube this year, was pulled, according to the CEO of the company producing the series, Maverick Carter.

Carter told Andscape: “I believed he was capable of a respectful discussion and he was ready to address all his recent comments. Unfortunately, he used The Shop to reiterate more hate speech and extremely dangerous stereotypes. We have made the decision not to air this episode or any of Kanye’s remarks.”

West then reiterated those beliefs on the popular podcast Drink Champs, where he said, “Jewish people have owned the black voice … Paparazzi taking a photo of you, you ain’t getting no money off of it. You’re used to getting screwed by the Jewish media.”

On the podcast, West also claimed, falsely, that George Floyd died from a fentanyl overdose, when he was in fact suffocated by a police officer. Floyd’s family lawyer Lee Merritt said on Twitter, “While one cannot defame the dead, the family of George Floyd is considering suit for Kanye’s false statements about the manner of his death.”

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Adidas, which produces West’s popular Yeezy shoe line, said in a statement last week that in light of his recent outbursts, “After repeated efforts to privately resolve the situation, we have taken the decision to place the partnership under review.”

West responded on Instagram, writing “F*** Adidas I AM Adidas. Adidas RAPED AND STOLE MY DESIGNS.”

In September, West ended his collaboration with clothing retailer Gap, citing distribution and retail issues. Gap chief executive Mark Breitbard wrote in a company memo, “While we share a vision of bringing high-quality, trend-forward, utilitarian design to all people through unique omni experiences with Yeezy Gap, how we work together to deliver this vision is not aligned.”

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Big brands recognise that creative minds like Ye’s can sometimes be unpredictable or problematic. But companies will struggle to justify partnering with him again after his recent outbursts, according to Americus Reed, a professor of marketing at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

“This kind of thing is the death knell for celebrity sponsorship,” Reed said. “Celebrities aren’t paid to speak their mind, they’re paid to uphold the brand and they’re paid not to compromise the brand.”

West keeps cancelling big gigs

To be sure, West remains a considerable force in pop music, but his A-list status as a live act may be teetering. He cancelled headline gigs at two festivals this year – the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Rolling Loud Miami – at the last minute, leaving promoters just days to secure a new top act.

CAA, which currently represents West with regard to touring, declined to comment on its current relationship with the artist. Nicholas Gravante, West’s lawyer, did not return requests for comment about their current working relationship. Representatives for AEG Presents, Coachella’s parent company, and Live Nation declined to comment about West.

Meanwhile, it remains unclear who will release West’s next album. A source familiar with his deal with long-time label Def Jam said that he has fulfilled the terms of his recording contract, leaving him a free agent. Despite his string of 10 consecutive No 1 albums, it’s uncertain whether a major recording company, some of which are publicly traded, would take on the baggage that West brings.

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It’s unclear who is currently backing his fashion line, but West said, “We’re starting our own house tonight” at the Paris show. Later, he told Women’s Wear Daily: “Why would I do a deal? I run the culture. ... That’s what happens when you go independent, you can’t lean on those big companies to give your vision.”

Kanye the victim ...?

Last week, Owens attempted to paint West as a victim of cancel culture, when she tweeted that JPMorgan Chase had closed its banking relationship with Ye.

“Earlier today I learned that @kanyewest was officially kicked out of JP Morgan Chase bank. I was told there was no official reason given, but they sent this letter as well to confirm that he has until late November to find another place for the Yeezy empire to bank,” Owens tweeted on October 13. She shared a screenshot of the letter, and the claim gained traction on right-wing media.

A person with knowledge of the situation, who was not authorised to speak publicly, said that the letter was dated September 20, preceding this latest round of outbursts.

“Once you start going off the rails, attacking the CEO and doing all kinds of extreme behaviour,” Reed said, “you’re making yourself radioactive.”