Kanye West has taken back his apology for past antisemitic statements, declaring himself a Nazi and professing love for Adolf Hitler in a recent social media rant. The rapper’s comments, which included vulgarity and hate speech, are in stark contrast to his 2023 apology, which was met with widespread criticism.
In his 2023 apology, West asked forgiveness for his antisemitic remarks, saying it “was not my intention to offend or demean” and that he “deeply regret[ted] any pain” caused. However, this week, West took back his apology, stating that he would never apologize for his Jewish comments.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has condemned West’s behavior, calling it a “flagrant and unequivocal display of hate.” Jonathan Greenblatt, the ADL’s chief executive, said that West’s comments were a “sad attempt for attention” that used Jews as a scapegoat. He warned that hateful rhetoric can have real-world consequences.
West’s other posts touched on unrelated topics, including Elon Musk and his wife Bianca Censori’s red carpet dress. However, the controversy surrounding his apology has dominated headlines once again.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/arts/music/ye-takes-back-apology.html