Trevor Noahhas more to say aboutKanye West.
Shortly after the rapper, 44, wasbanned for 24 hours from Instagramand thenremoved from a lineup of Grammy Awards performersat this year’s ceremony, the comedian, 38, re-entered the conversation on social media.
“I said counsel Kanye not cancel Kanye,” theGrammys hostwrote on TwitterSunday morning.
The most recent instance of West’s social media activity was a racial slur left on Noah’s Instagram page, according toTMZ. West took aim at theDaily Showstar after hecommented at lengthon theDondaartist’s split from ex-wifeKim Kardashian, and how the rapper has treated her amid their divorce.
In his initial remarks, which aired Tuesday night, Noah said, “Over time, Kanye has become more and more belligerent in how he tries to get Kim back.”
While he acknowledged that “when it started, it was, some would say ‘romantic,'” Noah then brought up several more recent examples he described as troublesome, such as West’s music video for “Eazy” in which a claymation likeness ofPete Davidson— Kardashian’s current boyfriend — wasburied alive.
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The Comedy Central host added of the “escalating” situation, “There’s an element of a woman saying to her ex, ‘Hey, please leave me alone.’ "
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“You may not feel sorry for Kim because she’s rich and famous,” he shared, “but what she’s going through is terrifying to watch. And it shines a spotlight on what so many women go through when they choose to leave [toxic relationships].”
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Noah added, “What we’re seeing here is one of the most powerful, one of the richest women in the world unable to get her ex to stop texting her, to stop chasing after her, to stop harassing her.”
Days after West’s ban from Instagram, the “Stronger” musician was then prohibited from performing at next month’sGrammy Awards, his rep previously confirmed to PEOPLE. The decision to prevent West from taking the stage at the awards show was made due to his “concerning online behavior.”
According toThe Blast, which was first to report the news, West’s latest online antics involving Noah were a factor in the decision-making process.
West isnominated for five Grammysthis year, four of which are for his work on his 10th studio albumDonda. West is also nominated for Album of the Year as a producer forLil Nas X’s debut albumMontero.
Trevor Noah will host the 64th AnnualGrammy Awardson Sunday, April 3, on CBS.
source: people.com
