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Kanye West Banned for a Day From Instagram Over Trevor Noah Post

The social network gives the rapper and producer a 24-hour suspension for using racial slurs in a post.

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Kanye West has been cut off from Instagram for 24 hours.

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After a barrage of social media attacks on ex-wife Kim Kardashian, her current partner Pete Davidson and now Daily Show host Trevor Noah, rapper and producer Kanye West has received a 24-hour ban from Instagram , according to representatives of the social network's parent company Meta. TMZ reported the news earlier.

A post by West, which contained racial slurs directed toward Noah, appears to be the impetus for the ban. According to Meta, the post violated Instagram's policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying.

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West (also known as Ye) was posting in response to criticism from Noah. In a Today Show segment, Noah broke down what he called the public harassment of Kardashian. 

"You may not feel sorry for Kim because she's rich and famous," Noah said. "But what she's going through is terrifying to watch, and it shines a spotlight on what so many women go through when they choose to leave."

Meta has said it will take further action if West continues to violate its policies after the suspension.