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Trump defends Kanye West amid criticism of rapper's antisemitic rants

Former President Donald Trump refused to condemn rapper Kanye West’s antisemitic rant against son-in-law Jared Kushner and other Jews.

Tribune News Service

Kanye marched for George Floyd and paid daughter’s tuition – now he’s being sued by his family. What changed?

Rapper once supported family at marches and with donation. Now he’s citing a documentary from Candace Owens as proof that the police didn’t actually kill George Floyd. Josh Marcus reports

The Independent UK

Cops killed George Floyd — not fentanyl

Parroting drug war propaganda, Ye repeats the lie that fentanyl and methamphetamine killed George Floyd

Salon

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Mother of George Floyd’s daughter sues Kanye West for $250m

Rapper sparked controversy when he claimed that police officer’s knee ‘wasn’t even on his neck like that’

The Independent UK

What to know about Parler, the right-wing platform that Ye plans to buy

Following in the steps of President Trump and Elon Musk, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, may soon own his own social media platform.

Los Angeles Times

Trump defends Kanye West amid deepening antisemitism controversy: ‘He was great to me’

“He was great, really, to MAGA, to the MAGA movement, which was very impressive.” Trump said this week.

The Independent UK

Kanye West 'blowing through money like it's water' amid financial ruin fears

Rapper Kanye, 42, is reportedly living out of plush hotel rooms and splurging a lot of money

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Fox News freakout over Kanye West leak

"The network is closing in on the 'mole' who was the source of the embarrassing breach," The Daily Beast reports

Salon

A social network for bigots? No wonder Kanye West wants to buy Parler

The rapper’s antisemitic remarks have got him banned from Twitter and Instagram. But here’s a safe space where he’ll be able to say just what he likes, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Kanye West news - live: George Floyd family suing rapper over false claims, as antisemitism row escalates

George Floyd’s family is also considering a lawsuit against Kanye West after he spoke about how the 46-year-old man died over the weekend, according to their lawyer

The Independent UK

Rich conservatives fund new media universe

The right is building alternatives to big tech platforms.

Axios

Kanye West shut down by Chris Cuomo as he launches into new antisemitic conspiracy during interview

Rapper and producer has been widely condemned for his antisemitic remarks

The Independent UK

Parmy Olson: Kanye buys his own little piece of free speech

It used to be that newspapers were the must-have baubles for wealthy ideologues. Now, social media platforms are becoming the trophy asset of choice for powerful individuals who want to push an anything-goes view on free speech, especially if they’re been burned by the rules on more established sites. Kanye…

Tribune News Service

Kanye West news - live: YouTube removes ‘Drink Champs’ interview as Elon Musk deletes post on Twitter team-up

George Floyd’s family is also considering a lawsuit against Kanye West after he spoke about how the 46-year-old man died over the weekend, according to their lawyer

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Kanye West's bid to buy conservative platform Parler an 'expensive vanity project', analysts say

Rapper Kanye West, who is now legally known as Ye, could be in control of the right-wing social media network Parler by the end of the year. So, how did this come about and what do analysts think?

The Independent UK

Trump and Kanye speak by phone and plan to have dinner amid antisemitism row

Ex-president and artist have both made anti-Jewish statements angering critics and drawing charges of antisemitism

Chronicle Live

What is Parler? The ‘free speech’ social media platform Kanye West is buying

The rapper said 'we have to make sure we have the right to freely express ourselves' after being suspended from Instagram and Twitter

The Independent UK

Elon Musk deletes tweet that hinted at collaboration with Kanye West

Comes as rapper purchases right-wing network Parler

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The Independent UK

Kanye marched for George Floyd and paid daughter’s tuition – now he’s being sued by his family. What changed?

Rapper once supported family at marches and with donation. Now he’s citing a documentary from Candace Owens as proof that the police didn’t actually kill George Floyd. Josh Marcus reports

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: translator drought in flood zones, Russian war plane crashes, Truss tax plan axed

Tuesday: Shepparton’s multicultural community had to rely on a team of volunteers to help raise the alarm amid flooding. Plus: the ultimate guide to buying men’s underwear

Los Angeles Times

Kanye West’s business partners were backing away even before rapper's plan to buy Parler

After one of the ugliest months of his career, Kanye West’s long list of business partners again face a choice — stick with him, knowing at any moment he could launch into a hateful tirade against anyone from his soon-to-be-ex-wife’s new boyfriend to Jewish people at large — or finally…

The Independent UK

Kanye West news - live: Elon Musk teases Twitter collaboration as rapper buys Parler

George Floyd’s family is also considering a lawsuit against Kanye West after he spoke about the dead 46-year-old man’s death over the weekend on Drinks Champs with rapper N.O.R.E, according to their lawyer

The Independent UK

Parler CEO calls Kanye West a ‘victim of cancellation’

“I can’t comment because I’m not him,” said CEO George Farmer, following Ye’s takeover bid

Daily Mirror

George Floyd's family 'considering suing' Kanye West over 'slap in the face' comments

The family of the late George Floyd are 'considering suing' Kanye West over false and 'slap in the face' comments he made on his recent Drink Champs interview

The Independent UK

Even Trump concerned by Kanye West acting ‘crazy’, report says

Former president confiding in friends that rapper needs ‘help’

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