'Jeopardy!' fans debate Kanye West clue controversy

On March 20, a clue about Kanye West on the game show "Jeopardy!" sparked mixed reactions among viewers. Contestant Alex DeFrank, from Brooklyn, was competing for his fifth consecutive win. He had already won $102,400. During the second round, DeFrank buzzed in on a $1,200 clue related to music. The clue mentioned West's album "808s and Heartbreak," which references the death of his mother and a famous drum machine. DeFrank answered correctly, identifying Kanye West. However, this mention angered some fans. They expressed their dissatisfaction on Reddit, noting it was the fourth time this year that West appeared in a clue. Some viewers suggested it might be better to have fewer references to controversial figures like him. Yet, other fans defended the choice, saying West is an important part of music history despite his recent controversies. Regardless of the debate, DeFrank's winning streak ended. He scored only $4,000 in the final round, placing last. Cameron Berry won the episode with $28,600, while Hillary Hess took second with $7,500.