Kanye West defends Yeezy Swastika shirts following return to social media

Kanye West returns to X , doubling down on his Swastika shirt controversy after backlash and business fallout.

Kanye West has reignited controversy after returning to X (formerly Twitter), following a self-imposed hiatus. The rapper, known for past online outbursts, had previously gone silent after facing backlash for his recent actions. However, he has now resumed posting, openly mocking business partners who distanced themselves from his decision to produce Yeezy shirts featuring a Swastika.

West initially deactivated his social media accounts after announcing the controversial shirt design, leading some to believe he had reconsidered. However, his absence was short-lived.

Upon returning to X, he defended the design saying he has had the idea involving the "intriguing" symbol for "over 8 years" and criticized companies for refusing to collaborate, posting, “No one seems to wanna produce me wittle t-shirt,” followed by a laughing emoji. In another post he boasted, "I am the bag".

I AM THE BAG

— ye (@kanyewest) February 17, 2025

IVE HAD MY SWASTIKA T SHIRT IDEA FOR OVER 8 YEARS IT WAS SO INTRIGUING TO ME THAT A SYMBOL HAD SO MUCH PROGRAMING IN IT

— ye (@kanyewest) February 18, 2025

No one seems to wanna produce me wittle t shirt 😅

— ye (@kanyewest) February 17, 2025

His Swastika-themed merchandise was swiftly removed from Shopify, which issued a statement clarifying that the design violated its platform rules. “All merchants are responsible for adhering to our policies,” Shopify stated. “This merchant failed to comply with our terms, leading to their removal.” West addressed this in his latest round of tweets saying, "I hate Shopify and I always have".

West’s former spokesperson, Milo Yiannopoulos, had claimed the rapper deactivated his X account as part of a temporary break. However, reports suggest the controversy also impacted his personal life. Rumors indicate that West’s wife, Bianca Censori, is considering a divorce, allegedly due to ongoing scandals.

While no formal separation has been announced, multiple sources speculate that the Swastika controversy may have been a breaking point in their relationship.