Kanye West falsely claimed Hitler invented the microphone. Most microphones in use today are thanks to James West, a Black inventor with over 250 patents to his name.
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on December 5, 2022
- James West co-invented a microphone that 90% of all microphones used today are based on.
- His parents were part of the Black emancipation movement, and he attended Black Panther meetings in college.
Kanye West inflamed further controversy on Thursday when he spoke about Adolf Hitler during an interview with Alex Jones. West, who was re-suspended from Twitter on Friday after 
