NEW YORK — A Jewish man was attacked in Central Park by a suspect who screamed “Kanye 2024″ and antisemitic slurs as he jumped his victim in what police are investigating as a hate crime.
The 63-year-old victim was walking through the park near Terrace Drive and East Drive about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday when the assailant, described as a white man in his 40s, crept up and struck him from behind.
“F--- You Jew!” the man screamed along with “Kanye 2024!” referencing rapper Kanye West’s recent antisemitic statements that cost him millions in endorsement deals. Adidas was among the many popular clothing brands that cut ties with West, who goes by the name Ye, following his repeated antisemitic comments in interviews and online.
