: Ye cited a documentary by Candace Owens as the source for his views on Floyd's death. HasanAbi’s Reaction Highlights HasanAbi’s review of the rant generally focused on:
: Ye claimed that Floyd died from fentanyl rather than the knee of former officer Derek Chauvin, a statement contradicted by official medical testimony and the results of Chauvin's murder trial. Kanye's INSANE Rant on Jews and George Floyd HasanAbi
: Ye lost billionaire status as major partners, including Adidas, Balenciaga, and GAP, severed ties. : Ye cited a documentary by Candace Owens
: Like many critics, Hasan highlighted the absence of immediate fact-checking or resistance from the Drink Champs hosts during the live recording. : Like many critics, Hasan highlighted the absence
: Host N.O.R.E. issued multiple apologies, admitting he "cringed" watching the footage back and felt he failed in his responsibility as a broadcaster. Ye later apologized in January 2026, citing mental health struggles as a factor in his "decline".
: Hasan criticized how Ye was "regurgitating" alt-right talking points, particularly from figures like Candace Owens, which Hasan argued led to Ye's "insane" and harmful assertions.