*Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, has publicly apologized for years of antisemitic feedback and controversial conduct in a full-page advert printed within the Wall Road Journal beneath the heading “To These I’ve Damage.”
In his assertion, West linked his actions to psychological well being challenges, revealing he wasn’t precisely recognized with bipolar dysfunction till 2023. He additionally raised the chance that lingering trauma from a 2002 automotive accident that shattered his jaw might have performed a task in his situation. Trying again on latest years, he said, “I misplaced contact with actuality. Issues obtained worse the longer I ignored the issue.”
West defined that in manic episodes, an individual’s capability to assume clearly turns into compromised and their notion of the world warps. “You are feeling such as you’re seeing the world extra clearly than ever, when in actuality you’re shedding your grip completely,” he said, noting that being dismissed as “loopy” can go away somebody feeling as if they don’t have anything invaluable to supply.
Ye, fka Kanye West, takes out a full-page within the Wall Road Journal to apologize to the Black group, and for antisemitism:
“I misplaced contact with actuality” pic.twitter.com/Po8s4gNz5P
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 26, 2026
He confronted his use of Nazi symbolism head-on, admitting he offered gadgets with swastikas and took part in different antisemitic acts. West defined that in this “fractured state,” he was drawn to dangerous imagery, however insisted, “I’m not a Nazi or an antisemite. I like Jewish folks.”
West additionally prolonged an apology to the Black group, describing it as central to his identification. “I’m so sorry to have allow you to down. I like us,” he said, recognizing their unwavering help over time.
The hip-hop star revealed {that a} four-month manic episode final 12 months practically ruined his life and introduced him to a degree the place he “didn’t need to be right here anymore.” West credited his spouse, Bianca Censori, with pushing him to get skilled assist throughout his darkest second.
He shared that he’s now pursuing stability via treatment, remedy, bodily health, and more healthy habits. West added that studying others’ experiences on Reddit confirmed him he wasn’t struggling alone.
In his closing remarks, West stated he’s channeling his power into constructive artistic tasks and requested understanding as he works towards restoration. “I write as we speak merely to ask for you endurance and understanding as I discover my manner dwelling.”
