In an interview with US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, Kanye West said that he "loves Hitler”.

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“I see good things about Hitler,” West said during the bizarre three-hour interview.

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The rapper went on to deliver some controversial statements including his views on Jews.

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Kanye West praised Adolf Hitler despite the Nazi disctator's hatred of Black people.

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It is rumoured that the musician had lauded Hitler and made several antisemitic comments in past five years.

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His alleged obsession of Hitler and Nazis dates back even further than previously reported.

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West took a particular interest in Nazi marketing and propaganda techniques.

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His longtime collaborator said West that the rapper spoke positively of Hitler at least half a dozen times.

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West praising Hitler stunned a former business associate, who claims West called Hitler a “marketing genius”.

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According to source, West continued to talk about Hitler and Nazis with his inner circle at any time.

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