Kanye West Sports ‘White Lives Matter’ Shirt At YZY Season 9 Show

Twitter and Instagram posts of Ye’s former fashion protégé, Ian Connor, appear to show the 29-year-old handing out boxes and boxes of the controversial YZY SZN 9 tees to the homeless people gathered in the dangerous Los Angeles neighborhood. “Courtesy of Kanye West,” a man, presumably Connor, says in a video as the camera shows a busy street and a sprinter van stocked with boxes. “Load 1 – Skid Röw,” Connor tweeted with a picture of a woman showing off the oversized long sleeve white shirt.

Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, took aim at Sean "Diddy" Combs after the Bad Boy Records founder criticized the "White Lives Matter" shirts West debuted at his Yeezy season 9 presentation in Paris Monday. The 45-year-old declared "war" on Diddy, 52, in a text message exchange between the two that Ye shared in multiple posts to Instagram Friday. The back-and-forth appeared to come after West and Diddy had a contentious conversation on the phone.

Not holding back. Kanye West discussed everything from his political values to his ex Kim Kardashian while defending his controversial Paris Fashion Week appearance on Fox News.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has shared his thoughts on the “White Lives Matter” t-shirt worn by Kanye West at his recent Yeezy show for Paris Fashion Week.West has faced significant backlash for wearing a shirt with the phrase – an appropriation of the Black Lives Matter slogan used to protest racial injustice, discrimination and police brutality – along with models who walked at the show, and conservative pundit Candace Owens.Now, Diddy has taken to Instagram in response to West’s attire, disagreeing with its message. Diddy – who collaborated with West on Ty Dolla $ign’s 2015 song ‘Guard Down’ – begins the video by defending West as a “freethinker”, saying that he “will always support [his] brother,” but said of West’s stunt: “I don’t rock with it.

Rapper and entrepreneur Kanye West joined Fox News' Tucker Carlson for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview on Thursday where addressed the controversy arising over the "White Lives Matter" t-shirt he wore alongside friend and commentator Candace Owens. West, now legally known as Ye, caused an uproar particularly on the left after showcasing the shirt.

Kanye West has issued another response following backlash over him wearing a “White Lives Matter” shirt this weekend, insisting: “They do.”The rapper faced controversy after he wore the shirt emblazoned with the slogan when he introduced his latest Yeezy line after making his catwalk debut at Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week show.Earlier this week, Ye doubled down on his views, writing on his Instagram Stories that the Black Lives Matter movement “was a scam”. He added: “Now it’s over…you’re welcome”.Now, he has responded with a new Instagram post which featured a picture of the long-sleeved tee in question: “Here’s my latest response when people ask me why I made a tee that says white lives matter… THEY DO.”A post shared by Ye (@kanyewest)As Rolling Stone noted, the phrase – an appropriation of the Black Lives Matter slogan – has been adopted by white supremacist organisations in recent years, and is categorised by the Anti-Defamation League as a hate slogan.At the Paris event, West was pictured with conservative commentator Candice Owens – who has been critical of the Black Lives Matter movement – wearing a shirt with the same slogan.In another Instagram post shared yesterday (October 5), the rapper questioned where critics of his ‘White Lives Matter’ shirt were when he claimed he was unable to see his children after his split with ex-wife Kim Kardashian.“So why did everyone feel so free to attack me about my t-shirt but Candace Owens was the only public figure to say that it was wrong for the Kardashians to keep me from seeing my daughter,” he wrote to Instagram.

Lauryn Hill and granddaughter of Bob Marley – has responded to criticism after she walked as part of Kanye West‘s Yeezy season nine presentation in Paris earlier this week, wearing, like West, a shirt that read “White Lives Matter”.West has faced significant backlash for wearing a shirt with the phrase – an appropriation of the Black Lives Matter slogan used to protest racial injustice, discrimination and police brutality – during his Yeezy show for Paris Fashion Week on Monday (October 3). The rapper was also photographed at the event with Black conservative pundit Candace Owens, who was wearing a matching shirt.West’s actions were condemned by peers in the music and fashion worlds, with the likes of Jaden Smith, rapper Boosie Badazz, Supreme creative director Tremaine Emory and Vogue stylist and fashion editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson taking issue with the rapper.

Ahmaud Arbery’s mother, Wanda Cooper-James, is the latest to speak out against Kanye “Ye” West‘s controversial YZY SZN 9 runway show.

Kanye «Ye» West's controversial YZY SZN 9 runway show. In a statement to, Cooper-James expressed her «extreme disappointment» for West's «White Lives Matter» stunt.«As a result of his display 'White Lives Matter' started trending in the U.S., which would directly support and legitimize extremist behavior, [much] like the behavior that took the life of her son,» Cooper-James said per her attorney, Lee Merritt. «That is the thing that Wanda and families like hers continue to fight against.»«This mockery of the Black Lives Matter movement and his now denunciation of the movement as some sort of hoax flies directly in the face [of what he's said,]» the statement added.

Kanye «Ye» West for criticizing his YZY SZN 9 runway show.Karefa-Johnson called out West for including «White Lives Matter» branded apparel in his fashion show in Paris, saying, «the t-shirts this man conceived, produced, and shared with the world are pure violence,» noting that sending the shirts down the runway was «incredibly irresponsible and dangerous» and adding that «there is no excuse, there is no art here.»The design first appeared on West himself as he addressed attendees at the YZY show on Monday. As the show progressed, several models were also seen wearing the shirt, the front of which features an image of Pope John Paul II. The rapper  -- who was joined at the show by rightwing pundit Candace Owens, who also wore the controversial statement on her shirt --  responded by criticizing Karefa-Johnson's own style in a since-deleted post, which drew the ire of many celebs who came to her defense.On Oct.

murdered by three white neighbours in the United States in 2020 in a racially motivated hate crime – say Kanye West promoting the phrase “White Lives Matter” and disparaging the Black Lives Matter movement earlier this week has helped to “legitimize extremist behavior”.On Monday (October 3), while introducing his latest Yeezy line with a show at Paris Fashion Week, West (legally known as Ye) wore a shirt with the words “White Lives Matter” on the back. The phrase – an appropriation of the Black Lives Matter slogan used to protest racial injustice, discrimination and police brutality – has been categorised by the Anti-Defamation League as a hate slogan.West was also photographed at the event alongside conservative Black commentator Candace Owens wearing a matching shirt.

Kanye «Ye» West claims that he's met with the editor for a civil discussion about their political disagreements.«GABBY IS MY SISTER,» West wrote, in his traditional all-caps style. «IM NOT LETTING PEOPLE GO TO BED THINKING I DIDN’T MEET WITH GABRIELLE AT 5 PM TODAY FOR 2 HOURS THEN WE WENT TO DINNER AT FERDIE.»After he was photographed wearing a «White Lives Matter» shirt at his Yeezy fashion show in Paris — where he was joined by rightwing pundit Candance Owens, who also wort the controversial statement on her shirt — West faced a deluge of criticism from celebs, talk show hosts and the general public.In a post from Karefa-Johnson, the fashion editor expressed that «the t-shirts this man conceived, produced, and shared with the world are pure violence,» adding that «there is no excuse, there is no art here.»West then responded by insulting Karefa-Johnson's own style choices in since-deleted Instagram posts, which drew the ire of many celebs who came to her defense.Now, however, West claims that not only did he meet with Karefa-Johnson, but that the meeting was filmed by Oscar-nominated director Baz Luhrmann, at the behest of Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour.«ANNA HAD BAZ LUHRMANN FILM OUR MEETING AND WE ARE EDITING TONIGHT,» West continued in his post.

Kanye «Ye» West after he was photographed wearing a «White Lives Matter» shirt at his Yeezy fashion show in Paris is growing, and it now includes Gigi Hadid, Jodie Turner-Smith, and his ex, Julia Fox. The 27-year-old model and 36-year-old actress took to social media on Tuesday and directly called out the «Monster» rapper after his YZY SZN 9 presentation at Paris Fashion Week, in which several models wore shirts that featured the phrase.

Kanye West and social media controversy go hand in hand and if wearing White Lives Matter jumpers at a recent fashion show in Paris wasn’t enough, he’s followed it up by arguing that Black Lives Matter is a ‘scam’. Black Lives Matter is an international political and social movement that aims to highlight examples of racism and racial inequality experienced by Black people. Posting on Instagram, Kanye said: ‘Everyone knows that Black Lives Matter was a scam.

Kanye «Ye» West after he was photographed wearing a «White Lives Matter» shirt at his Yeezy fashion show in Paris is growing, and it now includes Gigi Hadid and Jodie Turner-Smith.The 27-year-old model and 36-year-old actress took to social media on Tuesday and directly called out the «Monster» rapper after his YZY SZN 9 presentation at Paris Fashion Week, in which several models wore shirts that featured the phrase.

Kanye West not only claimed that Black Lives Matter was a ‘scam,’ but he also seemingly took credit for moving the discussion away from the movement and onto himself, just a day after debuting and wearing a "White Lives Matter" shirt at his Yeezy fashion show in Paris. Ye, as the rapper prefers to be called, shared in a since-deleted Instagram story, "Everyone knows that Black Lives Matter was a scam.

Kanye West sparked controversy with his YZY Paris Fashion Week show, as he arrived wearing a black sweatshirt with the slogan 'White Lives Matter' written across the back, with an image of Pope John Paul II printed on the front. Posing alongside Kanye, 43, was far-right commentator Candace Owens, who sported a white sweatshirt with the same slogan plastered across.

his controversial “White Lives Matter” attire during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.In fact, the 45-year-old rapper recently doubled down on his criticism of Black Lives Matter in a Tuesday Instagram story.“Everyone knows that Black Lives Matter was a scam,” he declared, seemingly referencing the group’s multiple multimillion-dollar scandals. “Now its over[.] You’re welcome.”The Chicago-born rapper was addressing the controversy that began after he donned a T-shirt emblazoned with “White Lives Matter” while staging a surprise Yeezy fashion show that showcased his season 9 clothing line. Various models, including Lauryn Hill’s 18-year-old daughter Selah Marley, also hit the runway in shirts bearing the slogan, which was created by white supremacists in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.