Has the whole Hollywood gone against Kanye West? A-list stars seemingly 'flip the bird' at rapper in viral AI video

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AI-generated video has set social media on fire, depicting a slew of Hollywood A-listers seemingly turning on Kanye West following his latest offensive antics. The video appears to show stars such as Jerry Seinfeld, David Schwimmer, Adam Sandler, Scarlett Johansson, and Drake wearing white t-shirts emblazoned with a graphic of a hand giving the middle finger beneath a Star of David and the name «Kanye.» The video’s timing couldn’t be more provocative, following West’s recent Super Bowl ad controversy and the subsequent shutdown of his Yeezy e-commerce site.

Kanye’s Controversial Moves Trigger Backlash

The rapper, now known as Ye, found himself at the center of outrage after a bizarre Super Bowl ad directed viewers to his Yeezy website. There, a t-shirt featuring a swastika design labeled «HH-01»—a code the Anti-Defamation League linked to «Heil Hitler»—was listed for sale. The offensive item was swiftly condemned, and e-commerce platform Shopify shut down his site.

In the aftermath, the AI video surfaced online, further fueling the public backlash. While many praised its pointed message, the use of celebrity likenesses without consent has sparked a fierce debate.

Fake Video, Real Controversy

Despite the video’s impact, none of the stars featured had approved the use of their likenesses. Yet the AI-generated images show the actors smiling, pointing at the t-shirts, and seemingly endorsing the message. Some viewers applauded the video as a bold response to West’s offensive behavior, calling it «fantastic» on