Kanye West loses his talent agent and removes swastika T-shirt site after facing backlash for promoting Nazi hate symbols.
Kanye West, the well-known rapper and fashion designer, has recently found himself in hot water once again.
After making several offensive comments on social media, he has been dropped by his talent agency, 33 & West.
This decision follows a series of antisemitic posts that he shared over the weekend.
Kanye West ditched by talent agent after spreading Nazi hate posts on X platform
On February 11, 2025, Daniel McCartney, an agent at 33 & West, announced via Instagram that he could no longer represent Kanye.
McCartney stated that Kanye’s recent remarks were harmful and hateful, which the agency could not support.
“Effective immediately, I am no longer representing YE (F/K/A Kanye West) due to his recent harmful and hateful remarks that myself nor 33 & West can stand for,’ McCartney said.
“Peace and love to all.”
The agency’s choice to part ways with Kanye was met with mixed reactions online, with many people feeling it was a long-overdue decision.
Kanye has a history of controversial behavior, including previous incidents where he made troubling comments about various topics.
Some users criticized 33 & West for not severing ties sooner, citing Kanye’s history of inflammatory statements.
Kanye West faces backlash after spreading Nazi hate
Over the weekend, Kanye posted a series of tweets that drew significant criticism.
Among these, he admitted to having “hit women before,” and he defended another public figure’s violent actions against an ex-girlfriend.
These admissions shocked many fans and followers, leading to widespread condemnation.
After these posts, Kanye deactivated his X (formerly Twitter) account, which marked another chapter in his ongoing saga of public controversies.
His behavior has led to a loss of various business partnerships, which started after his antisemitic remarks in late 2022.
Removal of swastika merchandise
In addition to losing his talent agent, Kanye faced backlash for selling merchandise that featured a swastika.
His Yeezy website advertised a T-shirt with a swastika design, which sparked outrage among many.
The Anti-Defamation League condemned this act, calling it a clear sign of Kanye’s antisemitism.
Following the backlash, Shopify, the platform hosting his online store, removed the website.
Various organizations and individuals praised this swift action for addressing hate speech.
Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor praised Shopify for removing the site and halting the sale of such items.
Social media reactions
Kanye West’s actions have drawn significant media attention and public scrutiny.
Many people have pointed out that he has a history of making antisemitic statements and engaging in behavior that spreads hate.
Recent events sparked discussions on accountability in entertainment and public figures’ responsibilities.
Despite his past controversies, Kanye has maintained a loyal fan base.
Some fans defended him, arguing that his artistic contributions should not overshadow his personal remarks.
However, many others argue that his hateful comments should not be ignored.
One user said: Its too late for professional help. Just throw him into a mental hospital and leave him there.
His wife can join him as she is as much to blame for letting him control her.
The things he has posted are revolting….I honest to God feel sorry for his children.
The second user wrote: West is delusional, a danger to human society. He needs a thorough psychiatric evaluation.
The third user commented: Well finally. Can he be Dumpstered so we don’t here from the madman ever again
Another user said: He needs to be cancelled & sent to a psychward, he’s not all there in the head.
Someone added: West is mentally unstable and/or evil.