Kanye West and G.O.O.D. Music’s working relationship with Def Jam has reportedly come to an finish.
In response to a report from the New York Instances, a supply confirmed Ye and his G.O.O.D Music label are not affiliated with Def Jam. Kanye West
Whereas the information comes as quite a few manufacturers sever their ties with the rapper over his antisemitic feedback, it’s unclear if Ye’s remarks affected his affiliation along with his longtime report label. His contact with Def Jam expired following the discharge of DONDA in 2021, though Def Jam continued to place out G.O.O.D. Music tasks, together with Pusha T’s It’s Nearly Dry.
Kanye West’s Weeks Of Controversy
On Monday (Oct. 24), expertise company CAA turned the most recent in a protracted line of enterprise to chop ties with Kanye West. He signed with the company in 2016 which represented him for touring, however they dropped him over his antisemitic remarks.
Additionally on Monday, Movie Studio MRC introduced they gained’t be releasing a documentary on Ye, regardless of not too long ago finishing filming. “We can’t help any content material that amplifies his platform,” they stated in a press release.
Firms and longtime pals have been distancing themselves from Kanye West and his remarks since his controversial Paris Style Week present. He acquired backlash over his “White Lives Matter” designs and affiliation with conservative commentator Candace Owens earlier than being suspended from social media over antisemitic rhetoric.
Since then, Ye’s made a gradual stream of media appearances doubling down on his earlier statements whereas making different controversial remarks and pedaling conspiracy theories. Drink Champs took down their interview with Ye, and N.O.R.E. apologized for not checking Kanye West over his incorrect statements concerning the demise of George Floyd.
Nonetheless, in his most up-to-date interview aired on Monday, Kanye West revealed he “completely” is joyful. Throughout an look on the Lex Fridman Podcast, he defined that though he has frustrations, “it’s troublesome to make me sad.” Try the clip beneath.
