Overview

• Kanye West announced on X that he is 'done with antisemitism,' asking for forgiveness and pledging to embrace peace and love.
• The rapper attributed his change of heart to a FaceTime call with his children, which he claimed inspired him to 'save the world again.'
• The announcement came the morning after a shooting at a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., which left two Israeli embassy aides dead.
• Jewish organizations, such as the Anti-Defamation League, expressed doubt, highlighting West’s pattern of apologies followed by renewed antisemitic behavior.
• West’s antisemitic actions since 2022, including praise for Adolf Hitler and the release of the song 'Heil Hitler,' have led to severed corporate partnerships and widespread condemnation.