Kanye West calls BLM a ‘scam’ amid ‘White Lives Matter’ shirt uproar

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his controversial “White Lives Matter” attire during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.In fact, the 45-year-old rapper recently doubled down on his criticism of Black Lives Matter in a Tuesday Instagram story.“Everyone knows that Black Lives Matter was a scam,” he declared, seemingly referencing the group’s multiple multimillion-dollar scandals. “Now its over[.] You’re welcome.”The Chicago-born rapper was addressing the controversy that began after he donned a T-shirt emblazoned with “White Lives Matter” while staging a surprise Yeezy fashion show that showcased his season 9 clothing line.

Various models, including Lauryn Hill’s 18-year-old daughter Selah Marley, also hit the runway in shirts bearing the slogan, which was created by white supremacists in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.

It has since been labeled a “hate slogan” by the Anti-Defamation League. Needless to say, the inflammatory fashion statement sparked a firestorm of backlash from celebrities of color, including Marc Lamont Hill and Jaden Smith.“I Had To Dip Lol,” tweeted Smith after walking out of West’s fashion show in protest.

He continued his criticism in a series of follow-up tweets: “True Leaders Lead. I Don’t Care Who’s It Is If I Don’t Feel The Message I’m Out.