Kanye West's Twitter Account Reinstated Amidst Controversy Over Moderation Policies on Platform X

Ye's account will not be eligible for monetization.

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has faced scrutiny for reinstating the account of Kanye West, also known as Ye, following his ban last year. The ban came after Ye posted a controversial image featuring a Swastika merged with a Star of David, which violated the platform's rules. However, his account was restored after Ye pledged not to share any antisemitic content or engage in hateful language. Ye's account will not be eligible for monetization. It means ads will not appear alongside his posts. This follows X's recent launch of a revenue-sharing program for creators, requiring a minimum of 500 followers and 15 million impressions to qualify.

Elon Musk, who took over the platform, has been criticized for his decisions to reinstate accounts with controversial histories. This includes figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump, right-wing influencers, and individuals who have posted offensive content. Most recently, X faced backlash for restoring the account of an individual who shared an image of child sexual abuse. The reinstatement of Kanye West's account raises questions about X's content moderation policies and their approach to balancing freedom of speech with the responsibility to prevent harmful content. It remains to be seen how the platform will navigate these issues moving forward and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for its users.