Instagram/Kanye West Music Explore the timeline of Ye's 2022 controversy, from the "White Lives Matter" shirt to antisemitic remarks that sparked global backlash and severed major part... April 7, 2026 AceShowbiz - Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) has been embroiled in a highly public controversy stemming from his actions and statements in late 2022. The troubles began when he wore a shirt with the phrase "White Lives Matter" at his Yeezy show during Paris Fashion Week on October 3, 2022.