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Kanye West Takes Controversy Even Further In New Music Video For "Heil Hitler"

By Gabriel Bras Nevares
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Kanye West has been making a lot of changes to his upcoming album CUCK. While some of these changes steer the direction of Ye away from certain controversies, other tracks find him as inflammatory and unabashed as ever.

For example, per HipHopDX, the Chicago artist recently released the music video for his controversial previewed track "Heil Hitler" on social media, which now features a choir for the chorus. In the visual caught by NEXTA on Twitter, you can see a group of Black men mostly wearing animal pelts, and the song's outro now includes a speech from the Nazi dictator.

Lyrically, the Yeezy mogul touches on other topics. "With all of the money and fame, I still can’t get my kids back / With all of the money and fame, I still don't get to see my children," he raps at one point. "I became a Nazi, yeah, b***h, I’m the villain," Kanye sings shortly after.

There's a dramatic and brass-heavy outro with militant drums, and not much else lyrically to speak of behind some references to intimacy. Sadly, there is so much understandable backlash around Kanye West these days that this song and music video's context overcomes the actual products, even if they were amazing.

Kanye West Drake Beef

Not only that, but this track and rollout from Ye might dangerously represent a resurgence of antisemitic or fascist ideology. That's sadly been the case for years now, but fans fear it could influence and normalize this behavior for other musicians.

For example, folks couldn't help but think of Kanye West when Waka Flocka Flame ignited controversy at a recent concert. At one point, a local MC wearing a swastika shirt took the stage, and the venue had to address the matter in the aftermath.

But not all of the notable Yeezy headlines these days relate to these extreme bigotries. Others are just about his rap beefs and back-and-forth emotions, such as a previous Drake diss on this new song.

Now, though, Kanye West is a big Drake supporter, and hopes his rap peers actually take his UMG lawsuit seriously. But all these other endeavors and expressions fall under a dark context due to his abhorrent expressions, even if those statements unrelated to discrimination might have been fruitful efforts of community in another timeline.

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Kendrick Lamar fans go wild during Grand National performance in Argentina

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Kendrick Lamar continues to be one of the most talked-about figures in hip-hop, often sparking intense debate among fans and critics alike. Still, for those attending his “Grand National” tour, the experience has been nothing short of unforgettable. The rapper performed in Argentina last night (Saturday, October 4) at the Estadio Monumental, and clips shared by NFR Podcast and Complex Music on Instagram captured a packed crowd having the time of their lives.

That said, Kendrick’s South American “Grand National” run hasn’t been completely smooth. This has nothing to do with the online chatter about ticket sales, pricing rumors, or claims from critics and Drake supporters, all of which remain unverified. The real issue stems from the canceled concert in Bogotá, Colombia, which left disappointed fans waiting for hours. While the exact reason hasn’t been fully confirmed, local reports suggest that the cancellation was due to structural problems at the Vive Claro Stadium, security complications on the day of the show, and intervention from city officials to ensure safety. Still, the footage from his Argentina performance shows that despite setbacks, fans were treated to a truly electric night.

Kendrick Lamar Grammys

Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar is already looking ahead to 2026, having officially submitted his work for Grammy consideration. The Recording Academy is expected to announce nominations in early November, and fans are eager to see which of his entries will make the final cut. Among his submissions are the GNX album for Album of the Year, “luther” featuring SZA for Record and Song of the Year, and several collaborations from 2025 vying for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance. If he takes home four awards this cycle, and Jay-Z doesn’t win any, Kendrick will become the most decorated hip-hop artist in Grammy history.

Meanwhile, some of Kendrick’s earlier projects are still reaching new milestones. His collaboration with Travis Scott, “goosebumps,” has officially become the highest-certified hip-hop track of all time. With achievements like these continuing to stack up, it’s easy to see why fans and critics hold K.Dot to such high expectations when it comes to touring, chart success, and influence. He has one more stop left in Chile before taking his show to Australia later this year.

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