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Lyor Cohen Writes Open Letter to Kanye West: ‘You’ve Chosen a Path That Sows Discord’


Lyor Cohen, a former Def Jam exec and current YouTube head, has penned an open letter asking Kanye West 'to be more sensitive' to Jewish communities.

Lyor Cohen, the former president of Def Jam Recordings, has issued an open letter addressed to Kanye West. West released his debut album, “The College Dropout,” via Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam in 2004, the same year Cohen left his position as president of the label for Warner Music Group. The Jewish and Black experiences share a rich history of collaboration and mutual support, particularly in the music industry.

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