Kanye West, the American rapper is one of the biggest names in the industry and is always surrounded by media. Being one of the most influential and critically acclaimed artists in the 21st century, he has appeared in countless podcasts and interviews due to the level of fame he has, and obviously, he has had his fair share of controversies. The rapper has sparked a number of controversies online on his social media platforms.

Kanye West
Kanye West

The rapper recently appeared on Drink Champs and talked about a variety of topics and people, including his ex-wife Kim Kardashian. During the three-and-a-half-hour interview, Ye also mentioned Ice Cube, much to the rapper’s displeasure, and credited him for putting him on his current vibe right now.

What did Kanye West say in the interview?

Kanye West White Lives Matter shirt
The “White Lives Matter” T-shirts landed Kanye West in trouble

The interview was full of controversial statements and remarks made by Kanye West. This came shortly after the rapper had his Instagram account disabled for anti-semitic remarks. The Donda rapper didn’t shy away from name-dropping celebrities and taking shots at his now ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.

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During the podcast, Ye referred to Ice Cube multiple times, claiming that he had influenced him to get on the anti-Semite vibe. “You know, Cube’s really set me up for this. Cube really influenced me to get on this antisemite vibe,” the rapper said in the interview with N.O.R.E. He also spoke against the Black Lives Matter movement and the murder of George Floyd. He called the movement a scam, while also making false claims surrounding the murder of George Floyd.

How did Ice Cube Respond

Ice Cube at Big3 event
Ice Cube at Big3 event

Ice Cube didn’t respond too kindly to West’s claims and commentary on the podcast. Cube hit back on Twitter and denied having any idea of what Kanye said.

“I hate that my name was dragged into this Drunk Champs bullshit. I don’t know what Ye meant by his statements, you’re gonna have to ask him. I didn’t put the batteries in his back. Please leave my name out of all the antisemitic talk. I’m not antisemitic and never have been.”

I hate that my name was dragged into this Drunk Champs bullshit. I don’t know what Ye meant by his statements, you’re gonna have to ask him. I didn’t put the batteries in his back. Please leave my name out of all the antisemitic talk. I’m not antisemitic and never have been.

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However, people are having mixed reactions to believing the rapper due to the controversy that surrounded him in 2020. He was accused of spreading anti-Semitic propaganda on social media with several posts and didn’t back down or apologize. Ice Cube also said to the rapper to leave him out of any other anti-semitic comments in the future.

Twitter has had mixed reactions to this feud, some believing Cube while others calling both celebrities out for what they did.

Source: Marca

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