In October 2022, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, drew widespread condemnation after wearing a White Lives Matter T-shirt at his Paris Fashion Show. That controversy was swiftly followed up with a series of antisemitic statements on social media. With his dangerous statements making global headlines, Ye doubled down by sharing dangerous and inflammatory mistruths during a series of interviews. In the face of backlash, Ye told the paparazzi that he was planning to run for president of the United States in 2024.
Unfolding against the backdrop of Ye’s recent behaviour and his rumoured 2024 presidential campaign, this documentary sees award-winning journalist Mobeen Azhar travel to the United States to try and discover how one of America’s most celebrated artists became a megaphone for hate and division.
"The programme deals particularly admirably with two factors. The first is the argument that West’s mental health and bipolarity are the cause of his recent decisions, comments and alliances. The second great strength of the programme is that it never forgets about the broader implications of having West as a new figurehead for the far-/“alt-right”/neo-Nazi/white supremacist/nationalist/call-it-what-you-will movement."
THE GUARDIAN
"Attempts to cover this story can veer towards morbid curiosity or derision but British journalist Mobeen Azhar approaches it thoughtfully."
THE FINANCIAL TIMES
****[Four Stars]
THE GUARDIAN
"Hugely impressive documentary holds the far-right figurehead to account."
THE GUARDIAN
"Tonight's top TV."
THE GUARDIAN
**** [Four Stars]
THE FINANCIAL TIMES
"Azhar’s ability to broach thorny subjects in a genial manner can recall Louis Theroux."
THE FINANCIAL TIMES
"Pick of the day."
TV & SATELLITE WEEK
"Pick of the day."
WESTERN MORNING NEWS
"Pick of the day."
THE I
"Pick of the day."
WHAT'S ON TV
"Pick of today's TV."
SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL
"Pick of today's TV."
IRISH DAILY MAIL
"Explosive BBC documentary."
THE MIRROR
"Top pick for this week."
THE SCOTTISH MAIL ON SUNDAY
"Pick of the day."
INSIDE SOAP
"Don't miss this!"
SUNDAY SPORT
**** [Four Stars]
"Fascinating."
HEAT MAGAZINE
**** [Four Stars]
DAILY MAIL WEEKEND
**** [Four Stars]
THE IRISH TIMES
"Journalist Mobeen Azhar takes on a task that would be beyond most."
RADIO TIMES
"A fascinating, if alarming, look at celebrity, US-style."
THE HERALD