Kanye West’s Super Bowl 2025 ad sparks Nazi-themed crypto frenzy
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Kanye West’s bizarre Super Bowl ad didn’t just confuse viewers as it helped fuel a 3,800% surge in a Nazi-themed crypto. crypto.news’ editorial doesn’t endorse or support Nazi ideology, hate groups, or any form of extremist beliefs. Kanye West is caught up in controversy again, and this time, he didn’t exactly do himself any favors. The rapper, who has increasingly become known for his inflammatory statements rather than his music, aired a Super Bowl ad that has since fueled the creation of a token on Solana (SOL) with apparent Nazi symbolism. The ad itself was unconventional, featuring West reclining in a dentist’s chair while showing off his diamond-encrusted teeth. Filmed on an iPhone, the rapper claimed he spent his budget on his dental work, forcing him to shoot the ad in a minimalist fashion. “So what’s up, guys, I spent, like all the money put a commercial on these new teeth. So once again, I had to shoot it on the iPhone.” Kanye West The ad directed viewers to his website, yeezy[dot]com, but didn’t provide any additional context or promotional material. Airing in select regional markets rather than nationwide, the ad’s message was cryptic, but it was enough to stir reactions across social media. When opening the website, which resembles a merchant store, it only contains one item: a t-shirt with a swastika on it named “hh-01,” likely standing for “Hail Hitler.” The hh-01 token price | Source: DEX Screener Shortly after the ad aired, a token token linked to West’s recent statements surfaced on decentralized exchanges. Dubbed the same name, the Solana-based token soared more than 3,880% in value within hours, per data from DEX Screener. As of press time, the token’s market capitalization stands at $2.7 million, with nearly $250,000 in locked liquidity. West’s actions were quickly criticized…
Filed under: News - @ February 10, 2025 3:24 pm