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Kanye’s 'Heil Hitler' Song Has Everyone Talking — But For All the Wrong Reasons

Kanye West is back in the headlines with a track that’s as provocative as it is indefensible. Now the question is: who gets to decide what crosses the line?

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Jeff Charles
May 12, 2025
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Rapper Kanye West, also known as “Ye,” recently fed his addiction to attention and controversy after he released a song titled “Heil Hitler” last week.

West has been on an antisemitic kick over the past few years, and it has done wonders when it comes to keeping his name in the press. This time, the discussion wa…

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