The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is receiving criticism for reactivating Kanye West’s account on Saturday, roughly eight months after it was suspended following his series of antisemitic comments online and in media interviews. Greenblatt highlighted the rise in antisemites, extremists and white supremacists on Twitter and asked the social media giant: “Why is anti-Jewish hate excused? The non-profit organization Creative Community for Peace, which aims to counter antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiments in the entertainment industry, called Twitter’s decision to reinstate Ye’s account “absolutely shameful.”The Flashing Lights singer had his Twitter account suspended in December 2022 for violating the platform’s rules for inciting violence. His social media posts also resulted in him losing brand partnerships with Adidas, the fashion house Balenciaga, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Vogue, GAP, Peloton and others. West had 32.2 million Twitter followers when his account was suspended, according to an archived version of Twitter cited by Forbes magazine.

Source: Forbes August 01, 2023 02:59 UTC