Lyor Cohen, YouTube’s global head of music and the former president at Def Jam Recordings, head of Warner Music Group’s recorded music division, and founder of 300 Entertainment, recently penned an open letter to Ye. 

The letter reads:

Dear Kanye,

I am deeply disappointed and troubled by your recent actions involving the use of Nazi symbols and antisemitic rhetoric. Your words and actions are not only offensive but triggering to all decent people who recognize the horrors of the Holocaust and the suffering of millions.

With antisemitism on the rise, your voice and influence carry a significant responsibility. I urge you to be more sensitive to the pain your words inflict on Jewish communities and all those who stand against hate.

Your talent and reach could be used to heal and inspire, to bridge divides and promote understanding. Instead, you’ve chosen a path that sows discord and perpetuates harmful stereotypes.

The Jewish and Black experiences share a rich history of collaboration and mutual support, particularly in the music industry. From the early days of jazz and blues to the groundbreaking work of Motown and beyond, our communities have enriched each other through music and culture.

I urge you to reflect on this shared legacy and use your platform to build upon the love and understanding that have always existed between our communities.

Sincerely,

Lyor

On Thursday (February 13), Ye responded and blamed Cohen for "promoting Black death" during his career, and he also addressed the backlash over his swastika t-shirt, "You and your whole industry have promoted and got paid off songs where black people glorify killing each other But my t-shirt is the worst thing ever. All of yall are like girls who don’t take accountability It’s a double standard." 

He continued, "You start by apologizing and taking accountability for the massive promotion of black death that you’ve got paid off of for years. Also you too broke to speak to me in the first place. And you know what Irv said to you before he passed and since he not here. I’ll say it Suuuuck Myyyy D******k." 

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