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Why was Marilyn Manson at 'Donda' event? Fans utterly 'disappointed' with Kanye West

The 'Runaway' rapper is yet to issue any statement about offering a platform to alleged sexual predator Marilyn Manson

The third listening event for Kanye West's much-hyped upcoming album 'Donda' got embroiled in controversy for a number of reasons, two main to be precise — Marilyn Manson and DaBaby. In an unexpected surprise, West brought sexual abuse-accused Marilyn Manson and homophobia-accused rapper DaBaby out on the stage, among others. They went on to accompany him during his performance at the Soldier Field stadium in Chicago on Thursday, August 26. 

However, Kanye West's fans, who have been eagerly awaiting Donda's release for months, were particularly disappointed at this problematic step. In fact, some of them even termed his stance as a "sh***y commentary on cancel culture." West also got brutally trolled for making DaBaby rap a verse of his new song, which was originally supposed to be performed by his good friend Jay-Z. 

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Actress and his former partner Evan Rachel Woods accused Manson of grooming her as a teenager and abusing her "horrifically" for years. 'Game of Thrones' actress Esme Bianco claimed that Manson raped and electrocuted her, while also bruising her with a 'Nazi knife'. Musician Phoebe Bridges shockingly revealed the existence of a "rape room" at Manson's house where he allegedly inflicted sexual violence on many women. The goth singer's ex-assistant Ashley Walters also sued him for sexual assault and battery. Photographer Erica Von Stein has accused him of playing a warped sex game where he "forced female fans" to strip and rated their breasts and hips. 

Though Manson is yet to face any criminal charges, an investigation is ongoing while the singer's alleged acts have been condemned by his fan brigade worldwide. At such a time, Kanye West offering him a share of the limelight was not taken lightly by social media users. 

"Kanye West has no excuse for bringing Marilyn Manson out tonight. I am so incredibly disappointed in him as a person right now. #DONDA," a user tweeted. 

Another fan wrote, "I didn't have Kanye West vibing with Marilyn Manson before lighting himself on fire on me 2021 bingo card...."

"Kanye West trynna tell push a Christian album with Marilyn Manson in there lmaooo i think we got Illuminati Kanye back #Donda," a third fan tweeted, while a fourth one chimed in, "NO SERIOUSLY SOMEONE EXPLAIN TO ME WHY MARILYN MANSON IS STANDING NEXT TO KANYE IN THIS LISTENING PARTY"

The 'Runaway' rapper is yet to issue any statement about offering a platform to alleged sexual predator Marilyn Manson.