Kanye West Publishes Full-Page Apology Over Antisemitic Conduct

According to a source article by Dailyguidenetwork.com, American rapper Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has taken out a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal to apologise for a series of antisemitic statements and actions that drew widespread condemnation.

In the letter, titled “To Those I’ve Hurt,” West stated that he is neither a Nazi nor an antisemite and expressed affection for the Jewish community. He attributed his past conduct to untreated mental health issues, saying he suffers from bipolar disorder type 1, which he linked to a frontal-lobe injury sustained in a car accident in 2002.

West explained that the injury went undiagnosed for years, contributing to what he described as periods of disconnection from reality. He said these episodes led him to make offensive remarks, engage in Holocaust denial, and sell clothing featuring Nazi symbols, including swastikas.

Despite issuing a previous apology in 2023, West resumed controversial behaviour in early 2025, including selling swastika-branded T-shirts, which resulted in Shopify removing his online store. He also released a song titled “Heil Hitler,” which was banned in Germany under hate speech laws but gained attention online. The song was later linked to footage of far-right figures making Nazi salutes in a Miami nightclub.

In the advertisement, West said he experienced a prolonged manic episode in 2025 marked by paranoia and impulsive behaviour, which he described as life-altering. He disclosed experiencing suicidal thoughts during this period and credited his wife, Bianca Censori, with encouraging him to seek professional help.

The artist acknowledged the harm caused to his family and loved ones, stating they endured fear and emotional distress during his episodes. He also apologised to the Black community for past remarks, including comments about slavery and the use of controversial political symbols.

West noted that medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes have helped stabilise his condition, and said he is now focused on producing what he described as positive and meaningful creative work. He concluded the letter by asking for patience and understanding as he works toward recovery, emphasising that his mental health struggles do not excuse his past actions.

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