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“He’s an Idiot”: Celtics Legend Goes Off on Kanye West After Controversial Comments

Published 10/27/2022, 6:30 PM EDT

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The NBA world has openly criticized the anti-semitic comments made by American rapper Kanye West. Many athletes, legends, and experts have condemned West for his controversial comments, leading to a disturbing buildup against the Jewish Community. West did not stop at his hurtful comments against the Jewish people. He expressed more offensive views, wore a ‘White Lives Matter’ t-shirt, and also made provocative comments about George Floyd. Recently, Boston Celtics legend Ray Allen has spoken some harsh words while criticizing Kanye West for his controversial comments.

Ray Allen criticized Kanye West for spreading negativity and hate in a recent video. The two-time NBA champ reckoned that there was a need for positivity and encouragement in people’s lives instead of hate.

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Celtics legend Ray Allen takes a dig at West

Boston Celtics legend Ray Allen pointed out that the social media environment is filled with negativity and one needs to be careful what they let into their atmosphere. He suggested that the negativity around the world could be depressing.

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Speaking about West, Allen said, “I see all Kanye BS, like, he’s an idiot.”

Kanye West’s comments about the Jewish community came after accusing record producer Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of being controlled by the Jewish people. West offensive comments on Twitter got him a great deal of backlash. Social media platforms, like Instagram and Twitter, restricted his access.

Kanye West takes a colossal hit following controversial comments

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West faced the most damage as he lost his billionaire status after Adidas cut ties with the rapper. Major multinational brands like Balenciaga, the Gap, J.P. Morgan bank, and Def Jam also parted ways with him. His talent agent, CAA, also dropped him. His net worth has plummeted from $1.5 billion to $400 million recently after Adidas pulled out. But still, Ye has refused to back down and continues to express his hateful thoughts.

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West’s music has also taken enormous hits as his popularity went down by 13% on AirPlay and 23% on streaming platforms. Most of the world has stood tall against the hateful comments made by Ye. However, some anti-semitic and neo-nazi groups have used West’s comments as an excuse to surface and create a sense of hatred on the streets.

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Meanwhile, West has refused to retract his offensive comments while the nation seems to be in a state of turmoil. Hopefully, things will cool down peacefully without any further serious consequences from the rapper’s comments.

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Rohit Kumawat

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Rohit Kumawat is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing an MBA in Media and Business Management, Rohit holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. He has been working as a Sports and Entertainment writer for over a year.
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Vineet Nandwana