Kanye West, known as much for his musical influence as for his controversial public statements, has made a surprising declaration on social media, claiming he is turning a new leaf on antisemitism.
In a recent post on X, the rapper, who now goes by Ye, wrote, “I am done with antisemitism. I love all people. God forgive me for the pain I’ve caused. I forgive those who have caused me pain. Thank you, God.”
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The statement marks yet another attempt by Ye to distance himself from a string of antisemitic remarks he made over the past few years, which led to public backlash and widespread condemnation. His rhetoric then prompted major brands and collaborators, including Adidas and Balenciaga, to sever ties with him.
Shortly after the initial post, Ye shared another message referencing a moment with his children. “I simply got a FaceTime from my kids and I wanna save the world again,” he wrote. Share peace. Share love.”
While some fans have viewed his message as a step toward reconciliation, critics and advocacy organizations remain skeptical. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a leading antisemitism watchdog, responded critically to Ye’s comments.
“Sorry, but we’re not buying it,” a spokesperson told Billboard. “We’ve seen this kind of attempted apology from Kanye before, only for him to back down over and over again.”
The ADL also highlighted the timing of Ye’s post, noting it came as the Jewish community was mourning the recent deaths of two individuals outside a Jewish museum in a tragic antisemitic attack. “It’s going to take a lot more than a couple of tweets to repair the damage of his antisemitic speech,” the spokesperson added.
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Ye’s history of inflammatory comments includes his 2022 appearance at Paris Fashion Week, where he wore a shirt emblazoned with “White Lives Matter,” a phrase associated with white nationalist groups. Shortly after, he posted on social media, “Death con 3 on Jewish people,” a message that drew intense outrage and led to widespread condemnation from the public and media.
Although Ye’s latest remarks seem to signal a desire to make amends, many remain cautious, awaiting meaningful action beyond social media statements. Whether this marks a genuine shift or another fleeting moment in the rapper’s controversial trajectory remains to be seen.
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