Kanye West is no stranger to controversy, but this time it’s gone digital and viral. Here’s what unfolded with his latest album, “Cuck.”
- Hackers leaked Kanye’s “Cuck” album online, reportedly in response to his antisemitic comments.
- The album quickly spread on Discord and YouTube but was taken down due to copyright issues.
- The hackers donated proceeds from their actions to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum as a statement against West’s views.
- Kanye responded to the leaks on social media, further fueling the controversy with his remarks.
Kanye West’s album “Cuck” was leaked in its entirety by hackers. These hackers claimed to release the album as a direct response to West’s antisemitic statements. The album made its debut on Discord before finding its way to YouTube, though it was swiftly removed due to copyright concerns.
In a bold move, the hackers announced that any money made from the leak would be donated to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. It’s a strong stance against what they see as West’s promotion of hate speech. A post on social media read: “Fuck Nazis. 50-year-old loser promoting fascism and hate speech.”
One tweet from user Astro praised the hacker’s actions by saying, “They leaked the new Kanye album and they’re donating the proceeds to a Holocaust museum. There’s still some good people in the Ye base after all.” Meanwhile, Kanye did not stay silent. He took to social media to voice his opinions on the leak and the ensuing chaos.
West wrote: “Somebody got a drive and threw it on YouTube and said this is CUCK. What I love about getting blocked on DSPs and having songs leaked and shows cancelled is… It proves everything I’m saying and why I’m saying.” This reaction has only added to the album’s controversial nature.
The “Cuck” project already struggled to find distribution due to its contentious content, including cover art featuring Ku Klux Klan members and a removed single titled “Heil Hitler.” West has openly criticized platforms like Spotify and Apple Music for not allowing his music, citing other artists with controversial work that remains available.
Despite facing backlash, West remains unapologetic. In “Heil Hitler,” he echoes his grievances about being separated from his children, rapping: “With all this money and fame, I still can’t get my kids back / With all this money and fame I still can’t see my children.” He even provocatively claims, “I became a Nazi yet bitch, I’m the villain,” escalating the drama even further.
While the streaming platforms have yet to comment, the album’s removal has sparked debates about double standards. West pointed to other songs, such as Randy Newman’s “Rednecks” and John Lennon’s “Woman is the N-gger of the World,” arguing that these songs remain streamable despite controversial content.
This saga reveals the impact of art, controversy, and digital activism on public perception and artist accountability.
