Kanye West’s Attack on ‘Vogue’ Editor and ‘White Lives Matter’ T-Shirt: Hailey Bieber and More React

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Under fire. Kanye West is in hot water with celebrities and the fashion industry.The “Stronger” rapper, 45, caught heat on Tuesday, October 4, for taking aim at Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson after she shared her opinion on his Yeezy season 9 show at Paris Fashion Week, during which he wore a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt.

The controversial slogan was also seen on models that walked down the runway.In response, Karefa-Johnson expressed concern via her Instagram Story, calling West’s presentation “irresponsible.” The Chicago native reacted by sharing multiple posts about the journalist, slamming her fashion choices and questioning her credibility. “This is not a fashion person You speak on Ye Ima speak on you Ask Trevor Noah,” West wrote alongside screenshots of Karefa-Johnson, while referring to his past feud with the comedian, 38.

In another post, West wrote: “I KNOOOOOW ANNA HAAAATES THESE BOOTS,” alongside a photo of Karefa-Johnson, referring to Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.Hours later, Vogue issued a statement in support of Karefa-Johnson and revealed that the stylist and West had hashed things out during a “private meeting.”“Vogue stands with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, our global fashion editor at large and longtime contributor.

She was personally targeted and bullied. It is unacceptable,” read the statement from the publication, which was shared on Instagram and Twitter. “Now more than ever, voices like hers are needed and in a private meeting with Ye today she once again spoke her truth in a way she felt best, on her terms.”The “All Mine” rapper revealed in his own Instagram post that he apologized to Karefa-Johnson. “Gab is my sister,” he captioned a different image of the reporter. “I’m not letting