The sudden disappearance of a prominent website that was offering Kanye West’s T-shirts adorned with swastikas has been uncovered. On Tuesday, Shopify took action to deactivate the site, citing violations of its terms. A spokesperson for Shopify informed CNN that the merchant behind the website had engaged in practices that were not consistent with authentic commerce, leading to their removal from the platform. The website, previously hosted on the Yeezy platform powered by Shopify, is no longer accessible as of Tuesday morning.
In response to the situation, the Shopify spokesperson emphasized that all merchants are required to adhere to the rules set by the platform. The controversy surrounding West’s website was reignited on Sunday when he aired a local TV commercial during the Super Bowl, directing viewers to his Yeezy site. However, the ad was not a national broadcast on Fox and was only seen by audiences in select markets, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter. Fox did not provide a comment in response to CNN’s inquiry about the commercials broadcast on its affiliates.
Despite the outcry on social media and from organizations like the Anti-Defamation League, Shopify had initially allowed the sale of the controversial T-shirts for over 24 hours. The ADL condemned the use of the swastika symbol, historically associated with the Nazis, emphasizing its harmful impact on those affected by antisemitism and white supremacy.
In recent days, West had used his social media platform to spread hateful content, prompting calls for action from various groups and individuals. Following the backlash, West’s talent agency, 33&West, announced that they were severing ties with the rapper due to his harmful remarks. West himself appeared to temporarily deactivate his Twitter account, expressing gratitude to Elon Musk for providing an outlet for his thoughts.
This controversial series of events has once again brought scrutiny to West’s behavior and statements, with repercussions extending to his representation in the entertainment industry. For more news and updates from CNN, be sure to create an account on their platform.
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