50 Cent recently took to the gram to express his confusion over Kanye West’s latest controversial actions. Sharing a post from TMZ that featured West wearing a T-shirt adorned with a swastika, the rapper captioned the image, “I don’t understand why? HELP ME understand!” The post quickly garnered attention from his 34 million followers, reigniting discussions about West’s recent behavior.
50, c’mon bro. What is there to explain? Swastikas are synonymous with Nazis. They are horrendous in any form, venue or dialog. He is actively branding, selling, and defending the use of Swastikas for profit and using them to justify his wild antisemitism. Period.
Anyway, the TMZ article highlighted West’s public appearance in the controversial attire, which followed a series of social media posts in which he openly discussed his fascination with the symbol. In one post, West stated, “It was always a dream of mine to walk around with a swastika T on.” He further elaborated on his views, drawing comparisons between his choice of clothing and the themes often explored in rap music.
Ye also shared a design for a diamond-encrusted swastika chain and invited interested buyers to email him. Unreal.
This newest, weirdest move came after he previously declared that he would not apologize for his past comments about the Jewish community, which had sparked widespread criticism. Earlier this year, West asserted his right to speak freely, regardless of the consequences.
Moreover, 50 Cent’s post reflects the growing concern and confusion surrounding West’s actions, as many continue to question the motivations behind his controversial statements and choices. While West remains unapologetic, the backlash from his recent behavior has kept him at the center of public discourse.