With the start of the new week, a new wave of controversy hits the social platform of Elon Musk. After announcing the controversial account restoration of Donald Trump – suspended following the events of Capital Hill – and of Jordan PetersonTwitter has seen another comeback: that of Kanye West.
The rapper, who has legally changed his name to Ye, he returned to tweeting yesterday (Sunday 20 November) after about a month’s absence. West’s return was accompanied by a welcome back post by Elon Musk himself, who wrote: “Don’t destroy what you hate. Save what you love”.
Don’t kill what ye hate
Save what ye love— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 20, 2022
Kanye West is back on Twitter
Ye had been banned from Twitter on November 4 following some anti-Semitic posts. Statements that had caused him many problems with the various brands, which had distanced themselves from the rapper. Also Facebook and Instagram had decided to block Ye’s accounts.
Following the blockade of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, Kanye West had purchased Parler, a social platform dear to Donald Trump and populated by users of the most subversive American right.
Despite the sensational returns, however, the exodus of those who just can’t tolerate Elon Musk’s policies continues. Phil Schiller for example, head of Apple events and the App Store, has deactivated your Twitter account following recent developments on the platform.
Schiller often used his account to promote new Apple products, services, software and initiatives, as well as to interact with customers. The account had over 200,000 followers and was created in November 2008.
The exodus of celebrities from the blue social network continues
Schiller is only the latest in a long list of names who have announced their farewell to the social network of Twitter. Before him they had also participated in the boycott Amber Heard (actress), Ken Olin (produttore di This Is Us), Shonda Rhimes (writer of Grey’s Anatomy), itself Leoni (actress mainly known for the TV series Madam Secretary), Sara Bareilles (actress best known for Waitress The Musical), Alex Winter (actor mainly known for the TV series Bill and Ted), Mick Foley (ex wrestler WWE e scrittore), Ellen Pompeo (actress best known for Grey’s Anatomy), David Dastmalchian (actor in The Dark Knight and The Suicide Squad), Gigi Hadid (top model), Whoopi Goldberg (actress, presenter and television personality) and many others.
Even Super Mario had been giving Twitter the “middle finger” for about two hours.
Last weekend users pushed the #RIPTwitter hashtag, which trended #1 on Twitter for over a day.