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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Alexi Duggins

Kanye West accused of antisemitic abuse by former business partner

Kanye West wearing a make America great again cap
Alex Klein claims Kanye West used anti-Jewish statements as part of a political strategy to emulate Donald Trump. Photograph: Evan Vucci/AP

Kanye West has been accused of subjecting a former business partner and friend to antisemitic abuse.

Alex Klein, a tech entrepreneur who worked with the rapper – now known as Ye – on the “Stem Player” that he used to release his Donda 2 album decided to end the collaboration after troubling behaviour, including publicly praising Hitler. As a result, he found himself on the receiving end of an angry, racist tirade.

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