See What Disturbing Thing Kanye West Wants To Do With The Confederate Flag Well, it appears that attention-hungry rapper Kanye West is once again attempting to make a statementthis time with an interesting fashion choice that shocked fans. Because of its complex history, the Confederate flag has often been viewed as a symbol of racism. But to West, who loves to challenge racial barriers, it is a chance to grab attention of the paparazzi. Recently, West was spotted wearing a jacket with the Confederate Flag on the sleeve, right after being publicly criticized by fans for using it on merchandise for his Yeezus tour. West attempted to explain the wardrobe choice in an interview with a Los Angeles radio station. You know, the Confederate flag represented slavery in a way thats my abstract take on what I know about it, he said, according to People Magazine. So I made the song New Slaves. So I took the Confederate flag and made it my flag. Its my flag. Now what are you going to do? 