Kanye West antisemitism controversy: What rapper said and how people have reacted

Kanye West has been widely condemned for his recent slew of antisemitic comments, but the rapper has previous form with making controversial remarks.

The 45-year-old, who legally changed his name to Ye last year, has seen a completed documentary about him shelved and he has been dropped by his talent agency, fashion brand Balenciaga, Adidas and his bank JP Morgan.

Earlier this month West tweeted to say he was "going death con 3 ON JEWISH PEOPLE" before alleging he wasn't "Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also".

He added: "You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda".

Many people condemned West's remarks and several brands have distanced themselves from him.

Adidas ended its lucrative partnership with the star and announced that production of the popular Yeezy line would stop immediately - after which he dropped out of Forbes' billionaire list.

Clothing company Gap Inc, which terminated its tie-up with West in September, is also taking immediate steps to remove Yeezy Gap products from its stores.

Talent agency CAA and the Balenciaga fashion house have also ditched the 45-year-old - and a completed documentary about West has been shelved.

Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek said West's comments were "awful" but that his music would stay on the platform.

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