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Kanye West Declares End to Antisemitism Following Years of Hate Speech

West cites a FaceTime call with his children as the catalyst for his public renunciation, but skepticism from Jewish organizations persists.

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Overview

  • Kanye West announced on X that he is 'done with antisemitism,' expressing love for all people and asking for forgiveness for past actions.
  • The rapper attributed his change in stance to a FaceTime call with his children, which he said inspired him to 'save the world again.'
  • His declaration follows years of escalating antisemitic rhetoric, including the release of a banned 'Heil Hitler' track and swastika merchandise earlier this year.
  • Jewish organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League, remain doubtful of West's sincerity, citing a pattern of apologies followed by repeated hate speech.
  • A May 31 concert in South Korea was canceled due to ongoing controversies, and questions linger about the future of West’s career and public image.