Kanye West’s deactivation drama explained.

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In a shock turn of events, Kanye West has abruptly deactivated his X account.
Kanye’s history of virtual outbursts profiled.

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This move follows a history of controversial statements from West, who has repeatedly used social media to provoke outrage.

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His public breakdowns have included accusations against his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, and her then-boyfriend Pete Davidson, posting private messages and making threats.

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West also made headlines in 2020 when he launched a chaotic presidential campaign via Twitter, sharing deeply personal details about his family and marriage.

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In 2021, he claimed on Instagram that he was being kept from his children, repeatedly targeting the Kardashian family with erratic posts.