What Is the ‘Heil Hitler’ Song About?
Kanye West’s controversial new track “Heil Hitler” (HH) has sparked confusion among fans. The rapper recently disclosed on social media that he’s facing pushback about performing the song. Despite these challenges, West remains determined to include the contentious track in all his upcoming “shows.”
So, here’s everything to know about the rapper’s latest track and why it has ignited controversy.
Kanye West song “Heil Hitler” explained
The Grammy-winning hip-hop artist’s new album, WW3, features the track “Heil Hitler,” which includes problematic lyrics. The song reflects Kanye West’s recent attitude towards Nazis as the rapper calls himself a “villain,” openly chanting, “Heil Hitler” throughout the song.
In “Heil Hitler,” West makes a series of debatable claims and disses Drake. He raps, “n***as be actin like f****ts so much, I think they might be Drake… they don’t understand the things I say on Twitter… all my n****s Nazis n***a Heil Hitler…”
In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, the “Runaway” singer revealed that he is facing issues with performing his new song on stage. He shared, “I’m being told there’s an issue with me performing Hell Hitler. I am doing Heil Hitler at all my shows.”
Meanwhile, fans have expressed disappointment in Kanye West’s insistence on performing the problematic tracks despite the obvious pushback. One user commented on the rapper’s post, “Kanye West will be remembered as one of the greatest artists who destroyed his own legacy.” A second fan echoed the same emotion, posting on Reddit, “He needs to drop this already so he can move on to bully and give us some real music.”
West released his 2025 album, WW3, in April. The new album included eleven tracks with controversial titles. Several songs include instances of Nazi imagery and public figures. Moreover, the new album intensified the recent backlash that he has been receiving over his social media comments and wearing KKK-inspired outfits.
Among the tracklist, two songs directly reference Hitler by name: “Heil Hitler” and “Hitler Ye and Jesus.” The controversial tracklist also includes a song named after West’s ex-wife Bianca Censori.
Additionally, fans have been waiting for Kanye West’s upcoming album, Bully, which might drop this year. According to the rapper’s recent interview with Justin Laboy, it may arrive on his daughter North’s birthday, June 15. West also disclosed that his son Saint was a profound inspiration behind the upcoming album.
