Kanye West’s latest single, “Heil Hitler,” has been removed from all major streaming platforms just a day after its release.
The song was first uploaded to SoundCloud, but it has since been taken down, and it has also been censored on X (formerly Twitter) following backlash for hate speech. West responded to the removal on social media, expressing his frustration. He criticized the platforms for what he perceives as double standards, pointing to Randy Newman’s song “Rednecks,” which uses racial slurs but remains available for streaming. He also mentioned John Lennon’s song “Woman is the N-gger of the World” as another example of hypocrisy.
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The song, which has drawn significant controversy, includes West addressing personal grievances, such as his inability to see his children despite his wealth and fame. In the track, he raps, “With all this money and fame, I still can’t get my kids back.” The song also features inflammatory lyrics, including the repeated chant “N-gga, Heil Hitler,” and the video includes a group of Black men in animal skins, chanting the song's refrain.
The track is expected to be included on West’s upcoming album Cuck, which has drawn further criticism due to its cover artwork featuring two figures dressed in Ku Klux Klan robes. Additionally, the album will reportedly feature other controversial tracks, including “Cousins,” which contains lyrics about a disturbing past relationship with a cousin.
At this time, platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have yet to comment on the removal of West’s song.
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