Rapper Acknowledges Former Ally as Fashion Icon Steps Down
Kanye West has publicly paid tribute to Anna Wintour following her departure as editor-in-chief of Vogue after a 37-year reign — despite the pair’s strained professional ties in recent years.
On his X (formerly Twitter) account, West shared a photo of himself with Wintour at a fashion show, captioned: “Thank you Anna for your support and friendship for so many years 🐐.” The gesture surprised many, considering Vogue cut ties with the rapper in 2022 over his controversial antisemitic remarks.
Wintour had once been one of West’s key supporters in the fashion world, even donning Yeezy sunglasses at one point. She also played a behind-the-scenes role in defusing a public clash between West and Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, who had condemned West’s “White Lives Matter” apparel as harmful.
Though the fallout led to Vogue affirming its support for Karefa-Johnson and denouncing West’s behavior, the rapper still appears to hold admiration for Wintour. In his tribute, West seemed to focus on their long-standing personal rapport, setting aside the past controversies that fractured their professional relationship.
