Peloton Swears Off Kanye West Music For Any New Bike Lessons

Kanye West is persona non grata for Peloton — the train firm is banning his music from any new future lessons.

Peloton took a stance Wednesday in an announcement to Pelobuddy … “We take this challenge very critically and may affirm Peloton indefinitely paused using Kanye West’s music on our platform. This implies our instructors are now not utilizing his music in any newly produced lessons and we’re not suggesting any class that features his music in our proactive suggestions to Members.”

They add, “It is best to know this was a choice we made instantly following his remarks. Once more, thanks for sharing your issues and thanks for being a Member of our Peloton group.”

The assertion comes on the heels of Peloton’s Alex Toussaint — a preferred biking teacher — declaring he wouldn’t be taking part in Ye’s tunes throughout any of his lessons. He stated this on Monday throughout his Hip Hop Experience at 7 PM ET … with out ever naming the man.

Toussaint stated he would not tolerate hate speech and that he stands with the Jewish group — occurring to vow he would foster a protected area and never play “that artist.” It appears his bosses felt that coverage ought to apply throughout the board … and it is a massive deal.

There’s been a whole lot of people questioning what may occur to Kanye’s music as he continues to fall from grace. Till now, there hadn’t been many rumblings about censoring//muting his catalog — however at this level, it seems the door’s beginning to be opened a bit.