section_path: Release
section_name: Release
paragraph_text: Release
  
  West released "Heil Hitler" via a music video posted to his X account on May 8, 2025. The video depicts an empty warehouse of black men standing in militaristic formation, draped in animal skins and mimicking lines done by the Hooligans. As of May 2025, the song remains available on X. However, it has been removed from streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube. West has stated that the song was "banned by all digital streaming platforms". Spokespeople for Reddit and YouTube told NBC News that the platforms were working to remove uploads of the song and posts promoting it. Social media platforms Instagram and Facebook, both owned by Meta Platforms, retained posts with the song.
  
  The music video for the song is restricted and unviewable in Germany. Strafgesetzbuch section 86a bans the dissemination of Nazi symbols, punishable with up to three years in prison or a fine.
  
  The Jerusalem Post noted that May 8, the day of the release, was Victory in Europe Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe.
  
  West released "Heil Hitler" via a music video posted to his X account on May 8, 2025. The video depicts an empty warehouse of black men standing in militaristic formation, draped in animal skins and mimicking lines done by the Hooligans. As of May 2025, the song remains available on X. However, it has been removed from streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube. West has stated that the song was "banned by all digital streaming platforms". Spokespeople for Reddit and YouTube told NBC News that the platforms were working to remove uploads of the song and posts promoting it. Social media platforms Instagram and Facebook, both owned by Meta Platforms, retained posts with the song.
  
  The music video for the song is restricted and unviewable in Germany. Strafgesetzbuch section 86a bans the dissemination of Nazi symbols, punishable with up to three years in prison or a fine.
  
  The Jerusalem Post noted that May 8, the day of the release, was Victory in Europe Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe.