The current episode of Uninterrupted’s “The Shop” will not run because, according to LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s production company, SpringHill Company, Kanye West repeated his previous antisemitic comments during the taping.
The rapper’s comments during the episode, which James was not present for, were described as “hate speech and extremely dangerous stereotypes” by Carter in a statement to Andscape on Tuesday. As a result, the program will not air.
“Yesterday we taped an episode of ‘The Shop’ with Kanye West. Kanye was booked weeks ago and, after talking to Kanye directly the day before we taped, I believed he was capable of a respectful discussion and he was ready to address all his recent comments,” Carter said in the statement. “Unfortunately, he used ‘The Shop’ to reiterate more hate speech and extremely dangerous stereotypes.
“We have made the decision not to air this episode or any of Kanye’s remarks. While ‘The Shop’ embraces thoughtful discourse and differing opinions, we have zero tolerance for hate speech of any kind and will never allow our channels to be used to promote hate.
“I take full responsibility for believing Kanye wanted a different conversation and apologize to our guests and crew. Hate speech should never have an audience.”
During the program, which also included shoe designer Salehe Bembury and Jeezy, with whom West co-wrote 2008’s Grammy-nominated song “Put On,” it was said that West reprised his recent antisemitic comments.
James has not yet officially commented on the circumstance.