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The Guardian - US
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Melissa Jacobs

Pseudo-philosopher Kyrie Irving should ‘do his own research’ into antisemitism

Kyrie Irving’s faux intellectual act is as tired as it dangerous
Kyrie Irving’s faux intellectual act is as tired as it is dangerous. Photograph: Brad Penner/USA Today Sports

In the wake of Kanye West’s recent antisemitic rhetoric – that Diddy is “controlled by the Jews” and that he’s going “def con 3 on the Jews,” for example – brands have dropped the rapper in droves.

As displays of antisemitism continue to rise, people from all walks of life have denounced West and offered support and compassion. During Sunday’s slate of NFL games, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, himself a Jew, aired a powerful PSA in partnership with the Foundation for Combatting Antisemitism. Fighting hate of all forms, including antisemitism, should be an easy lane to take.

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