Kanye West reportedly trying to trademark "YEWS"
Los Angeles, California - Controversial rapper Kanye West is allegedly trying to trademark the term "YEWS" for a wide range of products and services, including music, clothing, and real estate.
The trademark filing was obtained by TMZ and is linked to an LLC called Ox Paha Inc., which has an address listed at Kanye's office on Melrose Ave.
Kanye has not yet addressed the trademark filing publicly, but people on social media are saying that it might have something to do with his repeated antisemitic remarks.
On Instagram last year, Kanye shared a screenshot of an antisemitic text message he sent rapper Diddy.
Shortly after his post ignited backlash, the Heartless rapper threatened via Twitter to "go death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE."
That was far from the last time he sparked controversy for antisemitism, with Ye's actions causing Adidas to cut ties with him and leading to his removal from several social media sites.
Whatever the reason for the filing, it's clear that West is making some moves in the entertainment industry after staying out of the public eye for months.
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