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Following Kanye West’s (now known as Ye) controversial online rant, which many have condemned as “ignorant,” David Schwimmer penned a powerful response, taking aim at Elon Musk. West, in his posts on Musk’s social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), made disturbing remarks that sparked widespread outrage.
Posts like, “I am a Nazi,” and “I do not like or trust any Jewish person, and this is completely sober with no Hennessy,” alongside more inflammatory comments like, “You are required to put your Jews in their proper places and turn them into slaves,” quickly garnered condemnation across the globe. Schwimmer, among many others, felt compelled to speak out against the hate-filled rhetoric.
After Ye’s account was banned, it sparked widespread outrage, with many calling out Elon Musk for allowing hate speech to persist on his platform rather than taking immediate action. Following the suspension, David Schwimmer took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the situation.
In his post, Schwimmer wrote, “This is so 2022. There is nothing that can be done to stop a sick bigot from spouting hateful and ignorant filth… Mr. Musk, however, we are able to refrain from giving him a megaphone. On your platform, X, Kanye West has a total of 32.7 million dedicated followers. That is twice as many people as there are Jews in the world.”
Schwimmer continued to stress the real-world consequences of such rhetoric, noting, “As a direct consequence of his sickening hate speech, Jews are subjected to actual violence.” His powerful message urged a collective responsibility to ensure that platforms don’t become breeding grounds for hate.
David Schwimmer’s post continued with his disbelief over the situation, writing, “Whether it is the fact that Ye identifies as a Nazi—implying he wants to eradicate ALL oppressed populations, including his own—or the fact that there isn’t enough outrage to remove and ban him from all social media platforms, I don’t know which is more concerning. Complicity is an act of silence.”
In addition to the controversial posts, Ye had shared a photo of Elon Musk before his account was deleted. The image, showing Musk raising his right arm during Trump’s inauguration, was captioned with the phrase “Heil Elon.” This disturbing reference only fueled the growing backlash, as many felt the image played into a dangerous narrative of hate and glorification of harmful ideologies.
After finally addressing the situation, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Kanye West would face censorship for his controversial posts. Musk made it clear that the rapper’s tweets were unacceptable, stating, “Given what he has posted, his account is now considered to be inappropriate for works of fiction. That is something you should not be seeing anymore.”
Although West’s account had been issued a warning for potentially offensive content, it appears that he ultimately chose to cancel the account himself. This move left many questioning how much control these social platforms should have over content and how far individuals can push boundaries without facing consequences.
As Kanye West continued to post during the Super Bowl, he eventually made a final remark, saying, “I’m logging out of Twitter.” He expressed his gratitude to Elon Musk, acknowledging the platform as a space where he could vent freely. “Leveraging the world as a sounding board has proven to be an extremely cathartic experience,” West stated, drawing a comparison to a transformative experience with ayahuasca.
He continued, “I love each and every one of you who have given me your time and attention. If we are able to reconnect, greetings in the afternoon and good night!” His message left fans and critics alike pondering the eccentricity and significance of his online journey.
