Kanye West Tenders Apology To The Family Of George Floyd

Kanye West apologized for his controversial statements on George Floyd’s death during a Friday night conversation with paparazzi.

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The rapper apologized for questioning the death of Floyd, saying he now knows what it’s like to have a “knee on my neck.”

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West also lamented the loss of his billionaire status.

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He said, “how could the richest Black men ever be humbled other than to be made to not be a billionaire in front of everyone off of one comment.”

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West addressed his anti-semitic statements, saying he didn’t realize they were offensive until a mediation session with Adidas.

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During an interview with Piers Morgan last month, the rapper gave a half-apology about his anti-semitic statements.

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Floyd’s family is suing him for “harassment, misappropriation, and defamation” and seeking $250 million in damages.

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The family’s lawyers have also issued the “Goldigger” rapper a cease-and-desist letter for his comments.

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The loss of his partnership with Adidas dropped West’s net worth from an estimated $1.9 billion to around $400 million.

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