Netflix Festival Comedians Condemn Kanye West
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- Seth Rogen mocked Kanye West's planned comeback tour and his song “Heil Hitler” during the “Seth Goes Greek” event at Netflix's Is a Joke festival in Los Angeles.
- Jon Stewart joined Rogen onstage and condemned West, calling him “f— that guy,” and referenced West's anti‑Semitic statements and feud with Pete Davidson.
- Kanye West appeared on Dave Chappelle’s set at the same festival, and his song “Heil Hitler” sparked criticism for its extremist content.
- Kanye West has been banned from X for posting swastikas, had his website taken down for selling swastika t‑shirts, and faced performance bans in several countries, including a visa denial that cancelled his UK Wireless Festival slot.
- Netflix’s shares have slipped roughly 9‑10% as the streaming giant contends with significant financial headwinds.
Why it matters: Netflix hopes the high‑profile comedy lineup will draw viewers and advertisers, but the controversy around West may alienate audiences and advertisers, while the company’s stock slide threatens revenue recovery.
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