Kanye West Takes Aim at Taylor Swift with Controversial Tweets During Super Bowl 2025 Amidst Another Anti-Semitic Backlash

Kanye West has sparked further controversy on Super Bowl Sunday, using the occasion not to focus on the game but instead to attack his long-time rival Taylor Swift with provocative tweets, while also doubling down on his ongoing anti-Semitic remarks. The 47-year-old rapper, who has been no stranger to scandal in recent years, made headlines once again for his racist, sexist, and anti-Semitic statements that have been widely condemned on social media by both users and celebrities alike.

Despite the uproar his comments have caused, West claimed on Twitter that he was “in a good mental state” and that airing his grievances made him feel at peace. “Viewing the world as a place to vent really does provide a great release,” West tweeted in the final post before deactivating his account.

West Targets Taylor Swift

In the midst of his tirade, West aimed his fury at Taylor Swift, accusing her of using music to “disrespect” and “defame” Black people. Referring to a performance from the recent Grammy Awards, West tweeted: “IF IT’S ABOUT CULTURE… WHY DO WE LET TAYLOR SWIFT BE SEEN ON TV SINGING A SONG ABOUT SLANDERING A BLACK MAN AND SLANDERING THE THINGS THAT COULD RUIN A BLACK MAN’S LIFE?”

West seemed to be alluding to a moment at the Grammy Awards the previous week when Swift danced to the diss track “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar. He also mentioned Lamar in another tweet, accusing him of being “exploited by white people and Jews.” This comment, which sparked outrage, was just the latest in a string of remarks from West that many have criticized as anti-Semitic.

A Longstanding Feud with Swift

West’s animosity toward Swift has been long-standing, dating back to the infamous incident at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. At the event, West interrupted Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video for her song “You Belong With Me”, taking the mic from her to proclaim, “Yo, Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’ma let you finish. But Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!”

While the two stars seemed to mend fences in the years that followed, their relationship deteriorated once again in 2016, when West released his song “Famous,” which contained a line referring to Swift as a “b****.” West claimed that Swift had given him permission to use the derogatory term in the song, a claim Swift denied. This led to a public feud when Kim Kardashian, West’s then-wife, released a recording of a phone conversation between West and Swift, confirming the dispute over the lyrics.

Kim Kardashian’s Role in the Feud

Kardashian, who divorced West in 2021, further fueled the fire by calling Swift a “snake” in a tweet following the release of the phone call. “Wait, today’s National Snake Day?? They have a day for everything, I mean, everything these days!” she posted, seemingly targeting Swift once again.

Backlash and Deactivation

After his outburst on Super Bowl Sunday, West faced even more backlash for his comments. His social media activity, which has been under intense scrutiny, led to him deactivating his account, though his latest remarks have reignited debates over his behavior and public persona. The public has continued to call out West for his offensive statements, with many denouncing his comments as harmful to both Black and Jewish communities.

The ongoing saga between West and Swift is a reminder of their long-running feud, which has now lasted for over 15 years. From the 2009 VMAs incident to the release of “Famous” and the drama surrounding the 2016 phone call, it seems this rivalry is far from over, with both stars continuing to make headlines for their interactions.

As West’s behavior continues to make waves in the media, it’s clear that this latest scandal will only add to the growing list of controversies surrounding the rapper. While fans remain divided, the implications of his comments will likely continue to fuel conversations in the coming days.