In March 2021, the controversy famous musician Kanye West was seen caught up in yet another controversy. This time, he was seen defaming and using racial slurs against tv personality Trevor Noah. Noah is a TV personality and comedian, most famous for being the host of ‘The Daily Show.’
Ye, as the singer/rapper is mostly known, took to his Instagram account to throw shade on Noah. The whole controversy was somehow related to Kanye’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian too. Let’s see what went down between these three celebrities.
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Why Did Kanye West Use Racial Slurs Against Trevor Noah?
The whole thing started when Trevor Noah called out the musician on his ‘The Daily Show.’ This whole thing was related to an ongoing drama between West and Kim’s new and then-boyfriend, Pete Davidson. Kanye was seen publicly harassing the couple, even including Pete’s dummy in a music video, where he cuts off Pete’s head.
As a retaliation, Kanye uploaded a google search photo of Trevor Noah, where he is described as a “South African Comedian.” Ye uploaded the photo on his Instagram account with the caption, “All in together now… K-n baya my lord k-n baya K-n baya my lord k-n baya Oooo’ lord K-n baya.” West used the slur “k-n” in place of the original lyrics “kumbaya” to mock Noah.
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What All Did Trevor Noah Say On ‘The Daily Show’?
With the main theme of standing up for women, Noah called out Kanye West about harassing his ex-wife Kim Kardashian. Calling West as “belligerent,” Noah said that what Kim is going through is terrifying. That it focuses on what so many women go through with their ex-boyfriend or ex-husband after leaving them.
Trevor even compared the situation to when his mother Patricia was shot by his stepfather. He asked the sitting audience, “As a society, we have to ask ourselves questions. Do we wish to stand by and watch a car crash when we thought we saw it coming?”
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