
Kanye West’s video for “All of the Lights” was recently removed from YouTube, after notice was given to Kanye’s agent that it was triggering seizures in epileptic viewers. According to Stereogum, the group Epilepsy Action received several complaints from viewers. The group stated:
The video has subsequently been re-posted to YouTube, this time attached with a disclaimer:We contacted Kanye West’s agent, YouTube and other online sources of the video to ask that they take it down. The video can no longer be viewed on YouTube and has been replaced by a message saying ‘this video is no longer available.’
We had started to receive calls from people who have had a seizure after watching the video, so we are really pleased it has been taken down. We’re not quite sure yet whether it is YouTube or Kanye West’s representatives who have made this decision, or if it is a permanent move. For now we are delighted that our fears have been listened to and people with photosensitive epilepsy are no longer at risk.
Warning: This video has been identified by Epilepsy Action to potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.Before viewing the video below – Please heed the warning and be aware that it could cause a seizure.
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