Actor David Schwimmer has called on X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk to ban Kanye West from the platform following the rapper's latest antisemitic comments.

Photo Credit: Kanye West by Jason Persse / CC by 2.0

West posted several inflammatory statements on X, including "I'm a Nazi" and "I love Hitler," while refusing to apologize for his antisemitic remarks. This came shortly after his controversial appearance at the Grammy Awards.

Schwimmer highlighted in his Instagram post that West's 32.7 million X followers represent twice the global Jewish population, emphasizing how his "sick hate speech results in REAL LIFE violence against Jews."

The Anti-Defamation League's CEO Jonathan A. Greenblatt condemned West's statements as "a sad attempt for attention that uses Jews as a scapegoat." The American Jewish Committee also expressed concern about the dangerous influence such rhetoric can have on his millions of followers.

Several other public figures joined in criticizing West, including Meghan McCain and Piers Morgan, though overall public response has been notably less vocal compared to previous incidents.

The controversy raises important questions about social media platforms' responsibility in moderating hate speech, particularly when it comes from influential figures with large followings. Despite multiple calls for action, West remains active on the platform.

Both the ADL and AJC emphasize that unchecked hate speech can lead to real-world consequences, especially during a time of rising global antisemitism. They urge others in the entertainment industry with similar platforms to speak out against such blatant expressions of hatred.

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