Kanye West's Controversial Career and Wireless Festival Cancellation

Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, rose to prominence in the 2000s and 2010s with popular tracks such as Through the Wire and Gold Digger. His journey has been marred by controversies, including antisemitic statements and his support for Bill Cosby in 2016. At his Yeezy SZN 9 show in October 2022, he attracted backlash by donning a White Lives Matter T-shirt. His antisemitic remarks led to social media bans and the loss of partnerships, including a £217 million hit for Adidas. In December 2022, he made pro-Hitler comments on Alex Jones's podcast. He issued apologies in December 2023 and January 2026, attributing his behavior to bipolar disorder. In February 2025, he sold swastika T-shirts, and in July 2026, he was slated to headline the Wireless Festival, which was ultimately canceled.