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Media exec: Mental illness is ‘no excuse’ for Kanye West’s anti-Semitism
By Leah Bitsky
October 19, 2022 | 1:47pm
Ari Emanuel says Kanye West’s mental illness does not excuse him from making anti-Semitic and racist comments.
“Some of West’s behavior has been dismissed over time, citing mental illness, given that he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after being hospitalized in 2016,” Emanuel wrote in an op-ed for the Financial Times on Wednesday. “However, mental illness is not an excuse for racism, hatred or anti-Semitism.”
The Endeavor CEO added, “Millions of people affected by mental illness do not perpetuate hateful ideologies. Others brush his comments off as just words, but hateful words far too easily become hateful actions.”
Emanuel, who is Jewish, called on all companies that work with West to cut ties with the Yeezy designer after Ye tweeted that he wanted to go “death con 3” on Jewish people.
Ari Emanuel in a portrait.
Ari Emanuel doesn’t think Kanye West’s mental illness should excuse him after he made several anti-Semitic comments.Getty Images
“Those who continue to do business with West are giving his misguided hate an audience. There should be no tolerance anywhere for West’s anti-Semitism,” Emanuel wrote in the Financial Times piece. “This is a moment in history where the stakes are high and being open about our values, and living them, is essential. Silence and inaction are not an option.”
Kanye West getting into his car.
The media exec called on streaming services to cancel partnerships with the rapper.
Keith Griner / MEGA
Emanuel said Spotify and Apple should stop streaming West’s music on their platforms and that Twitter competitor Parler should “refuse to sell to West.”
“West’s business partners across the fashion and entertainment industries also need to speak out and take action,” he wrote. “Silence is dangerous. It allows forms of hatred and racism, including anti-Semitism, to spread and become normalised. It coarsens and degrades our society and country.”
Emanuel pointed out that anti-Semitism is on the rise and that the rapper’s hateful words could have serious consequences.
“West is not just any person — he is a pop culture icon with millions of fans around the world. And among them are young people whose views are still being formed,” he wrote. “This is why it is necessary for all of us to speak out. Hatred and anti-Semitism should have no place in our society, no matter how much money is at stake.”
Emanuel noted that his clients, LeBron James and Carter Maverick, made the right move in deciding not to air their “The Shop” interview with West so that the rapper wouldn’t have a platform to spew hate.
The media exec also advised West to educate himself on why his words are so dangerous before companies continue to partner with him.
“We are all capable of learning and evolving, and if West would like to be educated about the history and consequences of anti-Semitism and the conspiracy theories he’s parroting, if he wants to reach out to religious leaders — including rabbis, Muslim leaders, Christian leaders — I’d be happy to help,” he said. “But until that happens, the leaders he’s doing business with need to speak up.”
West was kicked off Twitter and Instagram after posting anti-Semitic messages to both platforms earlier this month. He has since doubled down on his hateful comments and repeatedly pushed the anti-Semitic trope that Jews control the media in several interviews.
Kanye West in his uglay smurf boots
anye West's "White Lives Matter" T-shirts.
West’s “White Lives Matter” shirts were deemed racist by many A-listers.
Twitter/Candace Owens
Page Six reported last week that The Holocaust Museum LA invited West to pay a visit so he can learn why his words are so hateful.
“The Holocaust started with only words that sadly begat stereotypes, racial and religious tropes and blaming others and led to the murder of six million Jews,” the museum wrote.
Several celebrities have condemned West for his anti-Semitism including John Legend, Jamie Lee Curtis and Morgan Spector.
He defended his design and even started feuds with Gigi Hadid and Justin Bieber over the matter. His partnership with Adidas has also been put under review.
Sources told Page Six at the time that West is going through a psychotic breakdown.
By Leah Bitsky
October 19, 2022 | 1:47pm
Ari Emanuel says Kanye West’s mental illness does not excuse him from making anti-Semitic and racist comments.
“Some of West’s behavior has been dismissed over time, citing mental illness, given that he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after being hospitalized in 2016,” Emanuel wrote in an op-ed for the Financial Times on Wednesday. “However, mental illness is not an excuse for racism, hatred or anti-Semitism.”
The Endeavor CEO added, “Millions of people affected by mental illness do not perpetuate hateful ideologies. Others brush his comments off as just words, but hateful words far too easily become hateful actions.”
Emanuel, who is Jewish, called on all companies that work with West to cut ties with the Yeezy designer after Ye tweeted that he wanted to go “death con 3” on Jewish people.
Ari Emanuel in a portrait.
Ari Emanuel doesn’t think Kanye West’s mental illness should excuse him after he made several anti-Semitic comments.Getty Images
“Those who continue to do business with West are giving his misguided hate an audience. There should be no tolerance anywhere for West’s anti-Semitism,” Emanuel wrote in the Financial Times piece. “This is a moment in history where the stakes are high and being open about our values, and living them, is essential. Silence and inaction are not an option.”
Kanye West getting into his car.
The media exec called on streaming services to cancel partnerships with the rapper.
Keith Griner / MEGA
Emanuel said Spotify and Apple should stop streaming West’s music on their platforms and that Twitter competitor Parler should “refuse to sell to West.”
“West’s business partners across the fashion and entertainment industries also need to speak out and take action,” he wrote. “Silence is dangerous. It allows forms of hatred and racism, including anti-Semitism, to spread and become normalised. It coarsens and degrades our society and country.”
Emanuel pointed out that anti-Semitism is on the rise and that the rapper’s hateful words could have serious consequences.
“West is not just any person — he is a pop culture icon with millions of fans around the world. And among them are young people whose views are still being formed,” he wrote. “This is why it is necessary for all of us to speak out. Hatred and anti-Semitism should have no place in our society, no matter how much money is at stake.”
Emanuel noted that his clients, LeBron James and Carter Maverick, made the right move in deciding not to air their “The Shop” interview with West so that the rapper wouldn’t have a platform to spew hate.
The media exec also advised West to educate himself on why his words are so dangerous before companies continue to partner with him.
“We are all capable of learning and evolving, and if West would like to be educated about the history and consequences of anti-Semitism and the conspiracy theories he’s parroting, if he wants to reach out to religious leaders — including rabbis, Muslim leaders, Christian leaders — I’d be happy to help,” he said. “But until that happens, the leaders he’s doing business with need to speak up.”
West was kicked off Twitter and Instagram after posting anti-Semitic messages to both platforms earlier this month. He has since doubled down on his hateful comments and repeatedly pushed the anti-Semitic trope that Jews control the media in several interviews.
Kanye West in his uglay smurf boots
anye West's "White Lives Matter" T-shirts.
West’s “White Lives Matter” shirts were deemed racist by many A-listers.
Twitter/Candace Owens
Page Six reported last week that The Holocaust Museum LA invited West to pay a visit so he can learn why his words are so hateful.
“The Holocaust started with only words that sadly begat stereotypes, racial and religious tropes and blaming others and led to the murder of six million Jews,” the museum wrote.
Several celebrities have condemned West for his anti-Semitism including John Legend, Jamie Lee Curtis and Morgan Spector.
He defended his design and even started feuds with Gigi Hadid and Justin Bieber over the matter. His partnership with Adidas has also been put under review.
Sources told Page Six at the time that West is going through a psychotic breakdown.