Nationwide — Don Lemon criticized Kanye West’s followers because the rapper continues to face renewed backlash throughout his music comeback. He mentioned that supporting Kanye is intently tied to supporting Donald Trump, as debates round West’s previous remarks and up to date performances proceed to develop.
Lemon made the feedback in a video posted Monday on Fb. Within the clip, he described Kanye West as a “bigot” and an “antisemite,” and questioned why some followers proceed to help him regardless of ongoing controversy.
Based on the Hollywood Reporter, he additionally introduced up how some Kanye West supporters criticize different controversial public figures. Lemon pointed to R. Kelly, the R&B singer at the moment serving an extended jail sentence for intercourse crimes, and questioned what he known as inconsistent requirements amongst followers.
Lemon then linked West’s fan base to politics. He mentioned that backing Kanye West additionally alerts help for Donald Trump, linking West’s previous political alignment with broader public debate about his affect and picture.
The feedback come as Kanye West continues performing in main U.S. exhibits. He not too long ago staged two sold-out concert events in Los Angeles, marking one among his greatest home returns in years regardless of ongoing criticism tied to previous antisemitic remarks and earlier public controversies.
On the identical time, West has additionally confronted setbacks internationally. He was blocked from touring to the UK, which led to the cancellation of his deliberate Wi-fi Competition look after sponsors pulled help following renewed criticism.
Reactions to West’s latest exhibits stay break up. Some attendees mentioned they selected to deal with the music and separate it from his previous statements, whereas discussions about his fame proceed on-line.
