Renowned rapper and fashion mogul Kanye West has once again stirred controversy by donning a Ku Klux Klan-style hood during the listening party for his highly anticipated album, “Vultures,” slated for release this Friday.

The event, held in Miami, brought together a star-studded lineup, including Chris Brown, Kodak Black, Offset, and more, alongside West’s own children North, Saint, and Chicago. However, West’s choice of attire took center stage, raising eyebrows and drawing immediate attention.

This act follows West’s prior controversial actions, such as debuting T-shirts bearing the slogan “White Lives Matter” at a Yeezy fashion show in October 2022. West later expressed his controversial views, claiming, “Everyone knows that Black Lives Matter was a scam.” His subsequent antisemitic statements and offensive remarks led to Adidas severing ties with the rapper, ending a lucrative partnership and impacting Yeezy’s market presence.

In a surprising turn, West, also known as Ye, reportedly addresses the allegations on “Vultures,” using a crude, sexually explicit lyric to assert, “I ain’t antisemitic.” The album’s cover art, featuring a painting by Caspar David Friedrich, has drawn attention due to its connections to Nazi-era art, further fueling the controversy.

Collaborating with rapper and singer Ty Dolla $ign under the moniker ¥$, the album boasts additional star power with contributions from Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Lil Baby, and even West’s daughter North, who lends her voice to a rap segment. The involvement of veteran producer Timbaland is also rumored.

Despite the musical talent associated with “Vultures,” the controversy surrounding West’s actions and statements continues to overshadow the project. As fans and critics eagerly await the album’s release, it remains to be seen how the public will respond to this latest chapter in Kanye West’s polarizing career.