Politics, Antisemitism, Anti-Blackness, Kanye West (aka Ye), and the Rise of the New “Uncle Toms” in America

Abstract

This paper shatters the notion or myth that Kanye West (aka Ye) is some kind of cunning, musical genius, or a political mastermind, as he has waded into the trouble waters of American politics. Indeed, nothing can be further from the truth, as the rapper is the most obvious example of the “Uncle Tom” phenomenon. This is to say that Ye’s racial transgressions will never be overlocked, as he is tarred forever because of his association with white supremacists. West’s (or Ye’s) hatred of Black people in the United States is quite evident in his public antisemitism and anti-black speeches, and “know-it-all,” disgusting antics. Moreover, West’s outlandish rhetoric is not particularly easy to ignore, especially on certain social media platforms. It goes without saying that West (aka Ye) has a misguided, and weak constitution, particularly since he has involved himself with very bad and disreputable people. Finally, his disdain for the daily struggles of Black people, Jews and other people of color is a testament to his lack of compassion and empathy. Hence, this paper will explore the political issues of antisemitism and anti-blackness in relation to Ye.