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Kanye West returns to X account; Perplexity AI’s Aravind Srinivas asks rapper to fact-check before posting anything
Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, faced backlash for a social media comment aimed at Kanye West, suggesting he should use their service to fact-check himself before posting.
Aravind Srinivas, the chief executive officer of artificial intelligence research firm Perplexity AI, made a remark on the social media platform X directed at rapper Kanye West.
In a post that has since gone viral, Srinivas wrote, “Welcome back @kanyewest. First step for you is to accept that you’re a retard and start using Perplexity and fact check yourself before you post anything here. Sign up for pro. You have enough money to do that.”
The comment follows West’s unexpected return to X on Thursday, just three days after his account was deactivated following a torrent of anti-Semitic, misogynistic, and racist tirades. His reappearance has reignited the controversy surrounding his recent online behaviour, sending his name trending across the platform.
West’s profile is now accompanied by a “sensitive content” warning for users who are not logged into the platform. The message displayed reads: “Caution: This profile may include potentially sensitive content.” However, it remains unclear when the warning was added or by whom. Notably, all offensive posts from West’s previous three-day rant have been removed from his feed.
To recall, West deactivated his X account after posting a series of antisemitic, misogynistic, and homophobic messages, along with clips from explicit videos. The rapper’s final post alleged that his reach on the platform had been restricted and announced plans to launch a Discord channel.
“MY TWITTER REACH HAS BEEN LIMITED SO I AM NOT ALLOWED TO TREND DOING SUPER BOWL I AM SETTING UP A DISCORD CHANEL ON MY WEBSITE WELCOME TO AMERICA,” read West’s post on Sunday, 9 December.
Shortly after, Milo Yiannopoulos, who is associated with West’s Yeezy brand, confirmed that the artist had voluntarily deactivated his account. Speaking toThe Hollywood Reporter, Yiannopoulos directed media inquiries to his firm, Tarantula.
“Ye has deactivated his X account for the time being. Journalists with requests for comment about this or any other matter pertaining to Ye may direct them to my firm at my@trnt.la,” he stated.
West’s departure from X came shortly after his unexpected Super Bowl advert aired nationwide. In the commercial, the rapper claimed he had spent all the production budget on his new dental work, resulting in the ad being filmed entirely on an iPhone. He urged viewers to visit his website, Yeezy.com, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
In the days prior to deactivating his account, West also made headlines by urging former US President Donald Trump to intervene in the case of music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who is currently facing serious charges, including alleged sex trafficking and racketeering.
West criticised Hollywood celebrities for remaining silent on Combs’ legal troubles, accusing them of abandoning their fellow artist. He pleaded with Trump to secure Combs’ release, posting: “Donald Trump, PLEASE FREE MY BROTHER PUFF.”
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First Published:13 Feb 2025, 08:18 PM IST
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