Kanye’s “Heil Hitler” Isn’t Just a Song. It’s a Symptom of a Society Numb to Hate
May 13, 2025
It is a moment that should stop us in our tracks. Kanye West—now known simply as Ye—released his new single, “Heil Hitler,” on May 8. The song, drenched in overt antisemitic vitriol, samples a 1935 Adolf Hitler speech, chants “Heil Hitler” on loop, and features visuals of Black men performing Nazi salutes. Predictably, the backlash […]
