: Host N.O.R.E. issued multiple apologies, admitting he "cringed" watching the footage back and felt he failed in his responsibility as a broadcaster. Ye later apologized in January 2026, citing mental health struggles as a factor in his "decline".
: Hasan criticized how Ye was "regurgitating" alt-right talking points, particularly from figures like Candace Owens, which Hasan argued led to Ye's "insane" and harmful assertions. Kanye's INSANE Rant on Jews and George Floyd HasanAbi
: Ye lost billionaire status as major partners, including Adidas, Balenciaga, and GAP, severed ties. : Host N
In October 2022, Kanye West (Ye) appeared on the podcast for a three-hour interview that sparked massive backlash for his false claims about George Floyd and a series of antisemitic remarks. Political commentator HasanAbi reacted to this "insane" rant, dissecting Ye's statements through the lens of harmful misinformation and antisemitic tropes. Summary of the Controversy The interview became a flashpoint for several reasons: : Hasan criticized how Ye was "regurgitating" alt-right