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:
: 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
: 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: In October 2022, Kanye West (Ye) appeared on
: 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
: 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.
: Like many critics, Hasan highlighted the absence of immediate fact-checking or resistance from the Drink Champs hosts during the live recording.