Fans Rip Into Kanye West, Accuse Him Of Faking Apology To Jewish Community For Album Rollout

After years of spewing shockingly problematic and offensive comments, rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has issued an apology to the Black and Jewish communities.

In a lengthy statement, Ye admitted he'd been suffering from mental health struggles after revealing that a car accident caused injury to the "right frontal lobe of my brain."

Additionally, Kanye West opened up about his bipolar disorder, which he said caused him to "lose touch with reality." However, some social media users don't seem swayed by his apology, questioning the rapper's sincerity and claiming it's linked to the release of his upcoming album.

Ye's full-page apology appeared in the Wall Street Journal, according to The Blast. In the ad, the "Heartless" rapper wrote about feeling exactly that.

"I lost touch with reality," he said after claiming a car accident 25 years ago left him with brain damage and triggered his bipolar diagnosis.

Elaborating, Ye admitted he has said and done things he "deeply regret[s]" and treated people he "love[s] the most the worst."

Ye acknowledged that his behavior forced the people closest to him to endure "fear, confusion, humiliation" while also looking at someone who had become "unrecognizable."

Ye explained that he was in a "fractured state," which led him to align with the swastika, something he described as "the most destructive symbol I could find."

The "Graudation" rapper said that he was "deeply mortified" by his actions, some of which included branding himself as a "Nazi" and vowing never to apologize for his "Jewish comments."

Ye admitted that his apology is likely falling on deaf ears but declared he's "not a Nazi or an antisemite."

"I love Jewish people," he added.

The Jewish community wasn't the only group Ye apologized to, as he shifted his focus to the "black community [sic]" in his apology, calling them "the foundation of who I am."

"I am so sorry to have let you down. I love us," he wrote.

While some seem grateful that the 48-year-old is acknowledging his hurtful behavior, others aren't interested in hearing anything the father of four has to say, claiming his statements are insincere and a ploy to draw attention to his upcoming album.

@TheShadeRoom posted a copy of Ye's apology online, and users flooded the comments with critical statements.

One user appeared unmoved by the rapper's apology, saying he only "apologizes every time a new project or business" is about to drop. Another user echoed the sentiment, writing, "He must have a new album coming." (Ye's newest album, "Bully," is set to be released on January 30, 2026.)

A third user slammed Ye for seemingly drawing attention away from more pressing issues, writing, "Can we retire Ye? Nothing he says or does is sincere. It's always a script for a new album or product he's selling. WE HAVE REAL PROBLEMS."

Social media users voiced similar reactions to Ye's claims in a Reddit thread, in which someone said they're more concerned about whether the rapper's apology will last.

"I'm hoping it does, and accepting that he is in fact bipolar is an important step, but also he could flip the switch again in like 6 months' time," they added.

Another user added a similar statement, arguing that Ye would have to prove his words to the world this time with "actions." They suggested the A-lister donate time to different causes to show he's serious.

A third seemed positive that there was no return for Ye, regardless of his apologetic nature. "Wow. He has done I believe irreversible damage to his career, but I truly hope he gets the help he deserves and finds peace," they wrote.

Ye's ex-wife, reality star Kim Kardashian, opened up to her sister, Khloé, about what life has been like co-parenting with Ye. For those unfamiliar, sources close to Kim previously revealed that Ye has allegedly made co-parenting more difficult for Kim in the past by engaging in petty, harmful behavior.

According to The Blast, however, things have turned a corner, as the SKIMS founder revealed the pair are in a better place on a recent episode of the "Khloé In Wonderland" podcast. "I think it’s important for the kids. You just, kind of, have to put all the other stuff to the side," Kim said.