Kanye West has explained the motivation behind his new song Heil Hitler, linking the controversial release to ongoing personal frustrations over custody of his children and frozen financial assets.
In a social media post shared on May 8, 2025, the rapper said the track was fueled by anger. “These people took my kids from me and they froze my bank account,” West stated, adding, “I had so much anger inside me.”
The explanation followed the release of a music video for Heil Hitler, which West shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. The video features a group of shirtless men draped in animal skins, chanting in a scene interpreted by many viewers as glorifying Adolf Hitler. The imagery has drawn widespread backlash for its provocative symbolism and allusions to fascist ideology.
The song and video have sparked strong reactions online, with critics accusing West of spreading hate and exploiting Nazi references for shock value. Social media users and advocacy groups have called out the musician’s repeated use of antisemitic themes and controversial historical allusions.
The latest controversy adds to a string of public incidents involving West’s remarks about race, history, and political figures. Despite the criticism, West has not issued a formal apology or retraction beyond attributing the song to his emotional state linked to family and financial conflicts.
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