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Kanye West has come under criticism for putting out a casting call for 'multi-racial' models only ahead of the release of his latest fashion line.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) September 3, 2016
His Yeezy Season 4 show will happen at New York Fashion Week on 7 September and at each of the last three shows he's revealed new music.
The controversial casting call that was made via his Twitter account on Friday has caused thousands of furious Twitter users to issue their opinion.
"This is a major issue. In an industry that consistently cuts Black models out, you do this?! You are the absolute worst. Truly," said one user. And "Hmm @ multiracial women only. Does that include the dark skinned multiracial women or just the light skinned ones?' asked another.
Empahsising how controversial it is to make requirements based on race another user said: "Now imagine if a white singer said 'white women only".
Others were less critical. 24-year-old Jordan Rolling defended his decision and told the New York Daily News: "I don't see anything wrong with it because it's his vision...As an artist, if you have a vision, people shouldn't be able to say anything about that vision."
Meanwhile, Kanye West is planning a tour to the UK. In an exclusive interview with Annie Mac for BBC Radio One, Yeezy said that the show was coming along - and will be like nothing you've ever seen before.
"We're putting together the tour right now, and I'm just excited to play with different kind of melodies [and create] the story of the tour," said West.
When asked if he'd be bringing it to the UK, West replied: "Oh yes, definitely.
"Whenever I'm in London, whenever I'm in Paris or in Germany, I feel an amount of love, respect and appreciation more than when I'm in America. It's something where people look at musicians like artists!"
