Kanye West’s new music is facing controversy, with concerns over its potential ban in Russia due to its content. The artist’s latest single, “H.H.,” has drawn criticism for its troubling themes, following previous incidents of bigotry. It seems the full album may continue in the same vein, leading to a formal request for a ban from Russian authorities.
According to a tweet from Kurrco, a petition has been made to Russia’s media regulator to prevent the release of West’s upcoming album, tentatively titled CUCK or WW3. The request cites several reasons for the ban, including lyrics that promote Nazism, glorify World War II criminals, incite violence, encourage drug use, and reference “non-traditional sexual preferences.”
The origin and authenticity of this ban request remain unclear. If it is successful, it could block the album’s distribution in Russia through various platforms.
This development is expected to spark debate among West’s fanbase. While some fans acknowledge that other controversial albums have not been banned, others point out that few artists have a reach as wide as Kanye West’s. Recently, he released the music video for “H.H.” on social media, confirming his serious intentions with the track. Although some fans were skeptical of earlier previews, the video’s closing speech from a Nazi propagandist shocked many.
However, Kanye’s controversial stance is not new. Over the years, his behavior and statements have become increasingly disturbing, though his influence continues to draw both support and criticism.
Russia’s potential ban follows criticism from the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a Jewish rights organization. In a statement, they condemned West’s release of “Heil Hitler” on VE Day, the anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat, calling it “hate speech” and aligning it with the harmful messages West has increasingly spread. The organization also criticized Twitter (now X) for hosting West’s content and urged other platforms to take action by removing him and refusing to promote his music. The statement emphasized the need to draw a clear line against the glorification of genocidal regimes, especially given the potential influence on young audiences.
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