Yeezy Goes Dark Following Social Media Outrage Over Ye’s Merchandise
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 09: Kanye West attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 09, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/VF20/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)
Whether in the spotlight or lowkey in the shadows, Ye, formally known as Kanye West, never stays out of the drama. At this point, his reputation for stirring things up is almost very expected. And just like any major brand, Yeezy totally vibes with his unpredictable, controversial energy — it is basically an extension of his whole chaotic personality.
Given that going mum after unleashing a war of words, mostly online, is recurring trait in Ye's plot, and this time around, Yeezy has also followed his lead.
Ye's Yeezy brand goes dark
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Ye's Yeezy brand has always reflected his unpredictable personality. After his latest social media rants and the chaos around his controversial clothes, his Yeezy website suddenly went dark—no products in sight. This sudden end follows widespread criticism of the site caused by inflammation content. The rapper's unexpected exit just adds gasoline to the fire, increasing the already high emotions around him and his brand.
The downward spiral began when Ye launched a provocative Super Bowl advertisement in select markets, including Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. The commercial, which he claimed was filmed on his iPhone after spending the bulk of his budget on new grills, directed viewers to the Yeezy website. What awaited them there sent shockwaves through social media - a single item for sale: a $20 t-shirt bearing a swastika symbol. But the controversy does not end here.
It seems that Ye and Yeezy are quite literally tied at the hip as after the brand mirroring Ye, he has now mirrored the brand in the face of Controversy.
Ye goes MIA, a classic move amid chaos.
As Ye's website fades from the radar, so does he from social media. Ye’s account on X went dark after a tirade of antisemitic and misogynistic remarks, including praising Hitler. His final post was a farewell, where he expressed gratitude to Elon Musk for allowing him to vent. The account now reads, "This account doesn’t exist," leaving his followers wondering what is next for Ye’s social media presence.
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 02: Kanye West is seen on February 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Ye going M.I.A on both his Yeezy website and social media? Classic Ye move to stir the pot. Dropping off the radar right when things were at their most heated only cranks up the mystery and outrage. Whether it is a bold play for attention or a deeper message, one thing is for sure—Ye knows how to keep everyone on edge, making sure his brand and image stay as unpredictable and controversial as always.
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Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui
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