"One of the greatest artists who destroyed his own legacy": Netizens criticize Kanye West for wearing his Yeezy Swastika t-shirt out in public

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A video of Kanye West wearing a Swastika shirt is making the rounds online. In a 90-second footage obtained by TMZ Paparazzi, the rapper is seen out in public, rocking a white shirt with the Swastika graphic emblazoned across the front.

The design of the shirt worn by West is similar to the ones he sold on the Yeezy website before it was shut down by Shopify. The rapper has been the subject of controversy since he declared that he was a N*zi and expressed love for Hitler on February 7, 2025.

On February 28, West announced that he was looking for jewelers who could create Swastika chain designs for him. The Swastika—an inverted double H— is commonly associated with Hitler and the N*zi party.

West has faced criticism from netizens on X following the release of the TMZ video. The footage was shared by @FearedBuck, and @suayrez tweeted in response:

“Kanye will be remembered as one of the greatest artists who destroyed his own legacy.”

Others shared the same sentiments and tweeted the same:

“It’s so sad what he did to his legacy. I miss the old Kanye,” @clowngirl444 stated.
“I think Kanye got the pinnacle, and now he’s unintentionally going downhill. He misses the chaos that bred success,” @thesavvyghost tweeted.
“Craziest fall off,” @gregalmonte_ added.

Other X users noticed Kanye West staring directly at the camera and suspected that the Paparazzi shots were staged.

“Could it be any more obvious that he is standing there to get his picture taken?” @ScottEnlow asked.
“He knew the camera was there. It’s all a show,” @AfflictedPharmD noted.
“Cameraman trying to act candid meanwhile Kanye looking straight at him,” @HerbNinjah added.

Some Netizens dismissed West’s actions as mere “attention seeking”

“Just another billionaire desperately seeking attention,” @Bankofyousmith stated.
“Attention seeking?” @LizzieZ questioned.
“He’s just crying for attention at this point,” @22_clegnA replied.

Kanye West has been promoting Swastika fashion on his social media accounts since February 2025

Kanye West sparked outrage on February 7, 2025, when he declared himself a N*zi and expressed his love for Hitler. The next day, the controversial rapper debuted a white t-shirt featuring the double H insignia. He also sold the shirt on his Yeezy website for $20. He described the Swastika shirt as his “greatest performance art” yet, stating:

"I’ve wanted to make this tee shirt for years. My greatest performance art piece thus far”.

Additionally, he released a collaborative collection with embattled music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, selling the items at the same price as the Swastika shirt. These tweets have now been deleted, and his account was suspended on February 10, 2025.


After announcing a hiatus from the X, Kanye West returned on February 28 to declare his intentions to work with jewelers who could create Swastika chain designs for him.

Edited by Ritika Pal
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