Kanye West attends the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after sparking an ‘antisemitism’ row with his new single Vultures
Kanye West was spotted at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday after causing a stir following the release of his new single Vultures.
The 46-year-old rapper was one of many stars present to watch the Formula 1 race unfold before Max Verstappen was crowned world champion again.
Despite the recent controversy surrounding his new song, Kanye was in good spirits heading into the race.
The hitmaker had been criticized for rocking and gyrating on the song with collaborator Ty Dolla $ign, Chris BrownBump J and others at a party Dubaiwhere he was reunited with his wife Bianca Censori.
In the video, the group can be seen saying the controversial phrase “How am I anti-Semitic?” I just fucked a Jewish bitch,” came loudly over the speakers.
Sighting: Kanye West was spotted at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday after sparking backlash following the release of his new single Vultures
Casual: The rapper was one of many stars present to watch the Formula 1 race unfold before Max Verstappen was crowned world champion again
Anti-Semitic: Kanye has come under fire for controversial lyrics in his new single Vultures, which include the line “How I’m anti-Semitic?” I just fucked a Jewish bitch’
The clip has gone viral on social media and criticism has been fast and furious.
“You are disgusting,” one angry critic wrote.
“Shame on you!!!!!!!!,” another exclaimed.
‘What’s sicker? The lyrics… Or the fact that both Kanye West and @chrisbrownofficial think it’s hysterical?,” one angry commenter wrote.
Referring to Chris Brown’s infamous attack on Rihanna in 2009, one angry critic wrote: “Chris Brown an abuser and Kanye West a psychotic, narcissistic self-proclaimed mastermind.”
Late last year, Kanye saw his career fall apart after a series of anti-Semitic outbursts, including a promise to perform ‘death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE’.
In October 2022, shortly after that tweet, the Praise God rapper told Piers Morgan that he only intended to target certain specific Jews who he felt had exploited him.
When the talk show host claimed the comments were “as racist as anything you’ve experienced,” the Gold Digger rapper responded “that’s why I said it.” I fought fire with fire.’
Backlash: The hitmaker was criticized for rocking and twirling to the song in footage from a night out in Dubai
Raging: Late last year, Kanye saw his career fall apart after a series of anti-Semitic outbursts, including a vow to go ‘death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE’
Hitting back: In October 2022, shortly after that tweet, the Praise God rapper told Piers Morgan that he only intended to target certain specific Jews who he felt had exploited him.
Outrage: When the talk show host claimed the comments were ‘as racist as anything you’ve experienced’, the Gold Digger rapper responded ‘that’s why I said it’
Backlash: Despite the controversy, many of Kanye’s fans have been eager to support the rapper and the new release
In an interview with right-wing talk show host Alex Jones in early December, Kanye praised Hitler for his “redemptive qualities.”
He also claimed that “the Holocaust didn’t happen” and promoted the conspiracy theory that black people are the real Jews.
The fallout from these statements was that the hitmaker lost his lucrative contracts with The Gap, Adidas and Balenciaga and more.
He was also ousted by his management team at Creative Artists Agency.
Despite the controversy, many of Kanye’s fans have been eager to support the rapper and the new release.
Comments such as “Love all the way Ye ” and “It’s nice to see Yeeee smiling again” were also posted alongside clips of the video.