Cara Delevingne, the 32-year-old English model and actress, has publicly distanced herself from her former friend Kanye West following his recent barrage of anti-Semitic, racist, sexist, and homophobic tweets. The rapper, known for his controversial behavior, has faced widespread backlash after a three-day tirade on social media, which included hateful remarks and even a declaration of love for Adolf Hitler. Delevingne, who once shared a close friendship with West and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, seems to have taken a stand against his offensive rhetoric. On Thursday, she re-shared a resurfaced clip of the late singer Amy Winehouse dissing West during a 2008 concert at the Glastonbury Festival. In the clip, Winehouse, who was Jewish, can be heard saying, "At least I’m not opening for a c**t like Kanye," and later adding, "C***s like Kanye should be his next album title!" The post appeared to be a subtle yet clear criticism of West, aligning with the growing chorus of voices condemning his actions.
The resurfaced clip of Winehouse’s remarks has gained new relevance amid West’s latest controversy. The singer, who passed away in 2011, had long been critical of West, and her comments now serve as a reminder of the widespread disdain for his behavior. West, who responded to Winehouse’s insults at the time by writing, "This just in… Amy Winehouse hates me!!! Now I’ve really made it!!! LOL!!!," has since become embroiled in far more severe allegations. His recent tweets, which included proudly declaring himself a Nazi and expressing anti-Semitic sentiments, have led to his X account being disabled and his website being shut down by Shopify for selling a swastika T-shirt. The platform took action within 24 hours, citing a violation of their terms of service. West’s rhetoric has not only sparked outrage but has also raised concerns about the safety of Jewish communities worldwide.
Cara Delevingne’s decision to re-share the clip of Winehouse’s comments comes amid reports that West’s personal life is also in turmoil. Just 11 days after his wife, Bianca Censori, 30, made headlines for her naked stunt at the Grammys, the couple is allegedly heading for divorce. A source close to the rapper revealed that the pair have verbally agreed on a $5 million payout for Censori, with their marriage ending just over a year after it began in December 2022. Censori, an Australian architect, has reportedly been staying at their $35 million home in Beverly Park, Los Angeles, while West’s whereabouts remain unclear. Some speculate that he may return to Tokyo, where he spent much of last year living in a hotel. The couple’s relationship has been under scrutiny since the start, with fans expressing concern over Censori’s wellbeing, particularly given her frequent public appearances in various states of undress.
Delevingne is not the only celebrity to publicly distance herself from West in the wake of his latest controversy. Actresses Isla Fisher and Friends star David Schwimmer have also joined the growing list of Hollywood figures condemning his actions. Fisher, who converted to Judaism in 2010 after marrying comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, labeled West a "monster" and urged her fans to unfollow him. Sharing her outrage on Instagram, she wrote, "Hey friends, can you please unfollow Kanye? Did you know this is the only thing for sale on his website after placing a Super Bowl commercial? Fk this monster forever. No tolerance for this st." Schwimmer, meanwhile, took to Instagram to brand West a "deranged bigot" and called on Tesla CEO Elon Musk to remove West’s account from X, stating, "Silence is complicity." Schwimmer’s comments were part of a broader push for social media platforms to take action against West’s hate speech, which many argue has the potential to incite violence.
The backlash against West has been swift and severe, with many accusing him of endangering Jewish people worldwide. In a statement to MailOnline, a spokesperson for the Jewish Leadership Council said, "Kanye West’s latest tirade of anti-Jewish racism is not only hateful but poses a real danger for Jewish people around the world. His posts on X will undoubtedly give inspiration and cover to antisemites." The Campaign Against Antisemitism echoed these sentiments, stating that West’s actions were those of an "unrepentant, proud antisemite" and that his words had the potential to inspire further hatred. With more people viewing his posts than there are Jews on the planet, the concern is that his rhetoric could have far-reaching and devastating consequences.
In the wake of his latest controversy, West’s empire appears to be crumbling. His website, yeezy.com, has been taken offline, and his once-thriving clothing line has been reduced to selling a single item—a $20 T-shirt emblazoned with a swastika. The Super Bowl ad for his brand, which prominently featured the offensive design, has also sparked outrage. West’s personal life is equally in disarray, with his marriage to Censori seemingly on the brink of collapse. As the rapper faces widespread condemnation and potential legal action, it remains to be seen how he will respond to the fallout. One thing is certain, however: the once-celebrated artist’s actions have left a lasting scar on his reputation, and the consequences of his words and actions will likely be felt for a long time to come.
