Dr Asif Munaf, a former contestant on The Apprentice, is accused of posting antisemitic, racist, and sexist comments on social media, including Holocaust denial and racial slurs, leading to a medical misconduct tribunal. He denies the antisemitic allegations and is also accused of professional misconduct, such as leaving a locum placement without notice and providing a sick note while suspended.
Linda Yaccarino resigned as CEO of Elon Musk's X platform amid controversy over offensive AI chatbot responses and platform upheaval, with Musk continuing to push a controversial vision for the social media giant.
Kanye West, also known as "Ye," went on a 10-minute rant in Las Vegas, shouting about Jesus, Hitler, and his own daughter. He made antisemitic claims about Zionist Jews and criticized his former business partners. West also expressed support for Donald Trump's presidential run if he freed Larry Hoover from prison. Hoover, a former gang leader, is serving multiple life sentences. This is not the first time West has made antisemitic comments, and he has faced backlash from his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and the Kardashian family. West has previously spoken about his battles with addiction and bipolar disorder.
Kanye West, now known as Ye, previewed his upcoming album "Vultures" in Miami, featuring collaborations with Ty Dolla Sign, Charlie Wilson, Lil Baby, Freddie Gibbs, Chris Brown, Young Thug, and his daughter North West. The album, set to be released on Friday, marks Ye's return to music after a series of controversial and antisemitic comments last year. Ye has faced backlash and lost professional associations, but continues to push buttons and allude to the controversy in his music.
Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign are currently seeking a partner to distribute their upcoming collaborative album, with five offers being considered. The release, originally planned for October 13th, has been delayed but is expected to arrive in the coming weeks. Some label leaders have passed on the opportunity due to West's past antisemitic comments, but smaller distributors are eager for the potential game-changing release. West has the option to self-release the album, but may prefer a boutique distribution service for a more personalized approach and promotion through streaming services.
Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden stated in a podcast interview that he believes Kanye West did not mean the antisemitic comments he made last year, leading to the termination of their partnership. Gulden expressed his admiration for West's creativity but acknowledged the negative impact of his statements, which resulted in the end of the successful collaboration. Adidas suffered a significant financial loss due to the dissolution of the Yeezy line, but strong sales of remaining inventory have helped mitigate some of the losses. The company has since signed a $1.2 billion deal with Manchester United to pursue new successful collaborations following West's departure.
Adidas has reportedly received orders worth over $565 million for 4 million pairs of unsold Yeezy shoes, surpassing the company's expectations. The strong demand for the sneakers could potentially prevent a significant writedown on the remaining stock. Adidas stopped selling Yeezy shoes after Kanye West, the rapper formerly known as Ye, made antisemitic comments. However, the robust demand for the unsold sneakers has alleviated concerns about the brand's reputation. Adidas plans to donate a portion of the proceeds to organizations fighting antisemitism and racism, with discussions ongoing regarding the amount. The final donation is expected to be substantial, as the company is willing to share a significant share of the Yeezy inventory's profits.
Khloe Kardashian expresses her support for sister Kim Kardashian after her ex-husband Kanye West's antisemitic comments, describing watching him as "like watching a car crash in slow motion." Khloe empathizes with Kim's emotional pain and reassures her that she did nothing wrong. Kim, while speaking out against the hateful comments, feels conflicted about being part of Kanye's downfall and expresses her desire to see the person she married return.
