"New Merch drop": Internet in splits as Kanye West shows up in his black KKK outfit for an interview with DJ Akademiks

Kanye West once again popped into the headlines after he made an appearance in his black KKK outfit for his interview with DJ Akademiks. The Runaway rapper has recently made many moves in terms of fashion and his black KKK outfit is his latest step.

Kanye wore an all-black KKK outfit for his interaction with DJ Akademiks, the latter shared the clips of this interaction. Kanye West’ outfit featured a tall, point face cover, along with a head-to-toe black body cover.

Netizens were thrilled to see Kanye West’s unusual outfit. As a result, they flooded the internet with their reactions to the rapper’s outfit. One X user saw Kanye’s outfit as a hint for his upcoming merch drop.

“New merch drop”

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Netizens gave mixed reactions to Kanye West’s black KKK outfit

Many other responses for Ye’s look were recorded online. While some said Kanye’s KKK outfit looked amazing, others compared it to ceremonial robes. Another fan claimed that Ye was doing this for attention.

“Man, Kanye wearing that black KKK Costume is SOOO F*CKIN' AMAZING!!!!! it really blew my mind!!!! THIS Interview is F*ckin' EPIC!!! Is for the Ages!!!!!,” an X user stated.

“Ceremonial magician robes,” another X user commented.

“Outfit looking fresh YE,” a fan commented.

“Never seen any human more desperate for attention,” an X user stated.

“10 years ago if you told me Kanye would be doing an interview in a black KKK outfit, I’d call you a liar,” another user on X commented.

Some said Kanye West’s outfit looked fresh, while others stated his outfit was similar to those of Black Monks. Another fan said that Ye’s costume was from his song Black Skinhead. Another netizen stated that his outfit was better than his past Yeezy clothing.

“Its the Black Monks (San Bernardo) of Sevill, Spain who used the Regalia for Christian processions, if u research (black monks seville) u will se it, and i can confirm it because im from spain,” an X user stated.

“I really f/w the outfit Ye decided to change into for this Akademiks interview if it was on some blac(KKK) sh*t. & this stuff is why Kanye remains 1 of my icons. Artistically he’s consistently disruptive, intentional, bold. In football terms he wastes 0 motion, DIRECT striker,” a netizen commented.

“Real Ye fans know this the costume from Blkkk Skkkn Head,” a fan wrote.

“still looks better than any Yeezy clothing tbh,” another X user expressed.

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Kanye West has been boldly showcasing his fashion choices in recent times

Ye has been in news not only for his antisemitism, but also for his bold fashion choices and designs he recently offered to his fans. Earlier, in February 2025, Kanye West launched Swastika printed t-shirts.

The rapper was even spotted wearing Swastika tee for which he faced backlash on social media. Shortly after, Ye launched his tees, Shopify shut his online store.

Besides, Kanye was also seen wearing a chunky diamond studded Swastika chain in one of his recent video. He even claimed that his Swastika chain was made by a jew person. Ye has been an open supporter of Hitler particularly through his social media posts.