Kanye West is catching heat for using the r-word to describe President Biden … condemned by folks who advocate for folks with Down syndrome and disabilities.
Ye lashed out at Biden in his interview with Piers Morgan, saying POTUS is “f***ing r-word” for not seeking input from Elon Musk, and now the epithet is sparking outrage.
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Jordan Kough, Executive Director of the National Down Syndrome Congress, tells TMZ … the r-word is hateful to all people with disabilities, and it’s very disappointing to see Kanye embrace it. Even worse, Kough believes Ye knows it’s highly offensive.
Kanye West Calls President Biden ‘F***ing’ R-Word, Says He’s Allowed to Say It
The NDSC says the r-word strips humanity from folks with disabilities … and Kough is encouraging Kanye, and others with big platforms, to consider the power of their words.
Over at the National Disability Rights Network, Kanye’s losing tons of support. Executive Director Marlene Sallo says disability advocates appreciated when Kanye once said his bipolar disorder was his superpower, but now those same people are super upset to see Ye use an “outdated and hateful” word.
The NDRN is going a step further … calling for Kanye to apologize. Good luck with that.
Ye’s also being denounced by the National Down Syndrome Society … a rep there tells us the r-word has no place in public discourse, regardless of whether it’s aimed at someone with a disability or not.
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As we reported, Kanye’s on a tear against lots of groups … making a slew of anti-Semitic remarks … most recently during his chat with Piers, when he stated he only wanted to go “death con 3” on Jews who have screwed him over.
And there’s this … during that interview, Kanye was more than happy to acknowledge his views were racist.