Kanye West’s “Vultures” album livestream temporarily shut down after the rapper said the word “antisemite.”
During Thursday’s listening party at Chicago’s United Center, West performed his new songs to a packed crowd wearing an all-black outfit complete with a Jason Voorhees mask.
In one track, he raps, “And I’m still crazy, bipolar, anti-Semitic / And I’m still the king.”
Almost immediately after the 46-year-old Grammy winner said the word “King,” the stream went black and quiet.
It is unclear whether this act was intentional or accidental due to the West’s controversial history of anti-Semitism.
However, the livestream eventually resumed, giving viewers a chance to see an appearance from Ye’s collaborator Ty Dolla $ign and 10-year-old daughter, North, aka Miss Westie.
Page Six reached out to West’s rep for comment but did not immediately hear back.
The event came two days after the “Donda” MC pleaded for help booking venues following his anti-Semitic statements on Instagram.
“I haven’t been allowed to perform in a year,” he wrote in a now-deleted post. “Feels like an Elvis Presley movie.”
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West said he was only able to confirm the booking at the United Center, which is in his hometown.
“We sold out the United Center in just seven minutes, and I want to ask everyone who was there if there is anyone who can help. This is the only area I had access to last year,” he said in a now-deleted video message on Tuesday.
“And when I call, people say there is no use for me and you know why,” Ye said, hinting that he has been blacklisted following his controversial statements and posts.
“So if there’s anyone out there who can help, please do.”
A few hours later, the father of four shared that he has been given the green light to book venues including the UBS Arena in Elmont, NY, where he is scheduled to appear for another “Vultures” show on Friday.
West’s controversial anti-Semitic remarks began in October 2022 when he tweeted that he would “kill Jewish people 3 times” before his social media accounts were banned and/or deleted.
That December, the Yeezy founder openly praised Adolf Hitler and said he saw “good things” about the late leader of the Nazi Party who was responsible for the genocide.
West has reportedly recorded a 40-minute apology video to the Jewish community for his past comments.
