Kanye West Turns 47: Revisiting his most controversial moments

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, the renowned rapper and singer, marks his 47th birthday today.

With a career spanning over two decades, West has made headlines for various reasons, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.

Here are some of his most unforgettable moments:

Hurricane Katrina Relief (2005)

During a live broadcast for NBC's Concert For Hurricane Relief, West deviated from the script and stated, "George Bush doesn't care about black people."

Taylor Swift Incident (2009)

We all remember when Ye infamously interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, saying, "I'm going to let you finish" before praising Beyoncé's video. He still stands by his actions, citing divine intervention.

Support for Donald Trump (2018)

West showed his support for the former US President on Twitter, saying, "You don't have to agree with Trump, but the mob can't make me not love him. We are both dragon energy. He is my brother."

Slavery Remarks (2018)

In an interview with TMZ Live, West made controversial comments about slavery, stating, "You hear about slavery for 400 years...That sounds like a choice."

Praising Hitler

Last but not least, Ye joined Alex Jones on his InfoWars talk show in 2022, where he admitted that he likes Adolf Hitler. Ye said, “Well, I see good things about Hitler also. I love everyone, and Jewish people are not going to tell me, ‘You can love us and you can love what we’re doing to you with the contracts, and you can love what we’re pushing with the pornography.’ But this guy that invented highways and invented the very microphone I use as a musician, you can’t say out loud that this person ever did anything good and I’m done with that. I’m done with the classifications.”

These moments showcase West's unapologetic and often provocative nature, solidifying his place as a controversial and influential figure in the entertainment industry.