Nationwide — Don Lemon criticized Kanye West’s followers because the rapper continues to face renewed backlash throughout his music comeback. He stated that supporting Kanye is carefully 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.
In response to 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 referred to as inconsistent requirements amongst followers.
Lemon then related West’s fan base to politics. He stated 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. reveals. He lately staged two sold-out live shows in Los Angeles, marking one in every of his largest 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 reveals stay cut up. Some attendees stated they selected to concentrate on the music and separate it from his previous statements, whereas discussions about his popularity proceed on-line.
