The red carpet is often a place where celebrities come together, regardless of their past relationships. Recently, Kanye West, now known as Ye, was seen alongside Ray J at the Nashville premiere of Candace Owens' documentary. This appearance was particularly notable given the complicated history between the two men, primarily revolving around Kim Kardashian, West's ex-wife.
Kim Kardashian once starred in a controversial sex tape with Ray J, which has become a part of their public narrative. In a memorable moment from the first season of The Kardashians, Kim claimed that West had approached Ray J at an airport to retrieve a computer and hard drive containing footage of the infamous tape, which he ultimately shared with her. Kim later insisted that the footage held no sexual content, but the implications of their past still linger.
In the weeks leading up to their red carpet appearance, Ray J made headlines by alleging that Kris Jenner, Kardashian's mother, had viewed three sex tapes he filmed with Kim and selected the one for release. This claim included evidence in the form of a contract he alleged bore Kim's signature, along with text messages exchanged among the three parties concerning the tapes. Despite these revelations, there seemed to be no visible tension between Ray J and West during the premiere event.
Recently, Owens and West stirred up more controversy by donning "White Lives Matter" shirts during a Yeezy fashion show in Paris. This act has been met with backlash, as West has since made remarks on social media that have been classified as antisemitic by several organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League.
Following the backlash, restrictions were imposed on West's Twitter and Instagram accounts. The organization StopAntisemitism has called for a complete ban on his accounts, with Executive Director Liora Rez stating that while they commend the platforms for taking action, they believe West's influence necessitates a permanent removal from social media.
During the premiere, both West and Ray J were also seen with Kid Rock, a prominent conservative musician. Their shared past includes a visit to the White House in 2018, where they witnessed then-President Donald Trump sign legislation aimed at accelerating royalty payments for artists.
Additionally, West showcased his political aspirations by wearing a black hat labeled "2024" at the event. Having previously run for president in 2020, he has indicated a desire to continue pursuing political office, although he has yet to make an official declaration for the upcoming election.
Newsweek has reached out to both West and Ray J for comments regarding their attendance at the premiere and the events surrounding it.
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