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Hindu Group Criticizes Kanye West's Swastika Ad
Kanye West, also known as Ye, put an ad in The Wall Street Journal to say sorry for being antisemitic.
In the ad, he talked about how he used a symbol called the swastika, which he thought was a bad symbol.
But a group called the Coalition of Hindus of North America (COHNA) got upset because the swastika is actually a holy symbol for many people, like Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains.
COHNA said that West and the newspaper should fix the ad because it hurts the feelings of billions of people who see the swastika as a good symbol.
West said he was sorry and that he loves Jewish people, but COHNA still wants him to correct his mistake.
COHNA criticizes Kanye West's Wall Street Journal ad for misrepresenting the swastika as a symbol of hate.
COHNA asserts that the swastika is a sacred symbol for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and other indigenous faiths.
West's ad apologizes for his antisemitic behavior and attributes his actions to bipolar disorder.
COHNA demands that West and The Wall Street Journal correct the misinformation about the swastika.
Legislative bodies in Virginia, California, and Canada recognize the distinction between the swastika and the Hakenkreuz.
- Who
- Coalition of Hindus of North America (COHNA) and Kanye West
- What
- COHNA criticizes Kanye West's Wall Street Journal ad for misrepresenting the swastika as a symbol of hate
- Where
- United States
- When
- January 26, 2026
- Why
- COHNA believes the ad insults Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and other indigenous faiths by misrepresenting their sacred symbol
Key facts
- Organization
- Coalition of Hindus of North America (COHNA)
- Publication
- The Wall Street Journal
- Symbol in Question
- Swastika (misidentified as Hakenkreuz)
- Kanye West's Apology
- Published in The Wall Street Journal on January 26, 2026
- Kanye West's Condition
- Bipolar disorder diagnosis
- Legal Actions
- Sued by former Yeezy employee in 2025
- Legislative Recognition
- Virginia, California, and Canadian Parliament recognize the distinction between Swastika and Hakenkreuz
Quotes
Kanye West
Rapper and music producer
“I lost touch with reality, and things got worse the longer I ignored the problem. I said and did things I deeply regret. Some of the people I love the most, I treated the worst.”
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“I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state, and am committed to accountability, treatment, and meaningful change. It does not excuse what I did though. I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.”
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