: Ye lost billionaire status as major partners, including Adidas, Balenciaga, and GAP, severed ties.
: Ye claimed that Floyd died from fentanyl rather than the knee of former officer Derek Chauvin, a statement contradicted by official medical testimony and the results of Chauvin's murder trial. Kanye's INSANE Rant on Jews and George Floyd HasanAbi
: 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". : Ye lost billionaire status as major partners,
: Hasan discussed the ethical implications of giving a platform to "manic episodes" or "hate speech" that emboldens extremist groups. Immediate Fallout Immediate Fallout : Hasan criticized how Ye was
: 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.
: Ye cited a documentary by Candace Owens as the source for his views on Floyd's death. HasanAbi’s Reaction Highlights HasanAbi’s review of the rant generally focused on:
: He alleged that "Jewish people have owned the Black voice" through control of record labels, management, and media platforms. He also famously boasted, "I can say antisemitic s–t and Adidas cannot drop me"—an assertion that proved false when the company terminated their partnership shortly after.