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Rapper Ye Apologizes to Jewish Community in Hebrew Instagram Post

The apology follows a series of antisemitic comments, sparking mixed reactions from Jewish organizations.

  • Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has issued an apology to the Jewish community in a post written in Hebrew on Instagram.
  • The apology comes after Ye made antisemitic comments during a rant in Las Vegas while promoting his upcoming album “Vultures”.
  • The Anti-Defamation League has welcomed Ye's apology, stating that it could be the first step towards making amends.
  • The American Jewish Committee criticized Ye's use of Hebrew in the apology, stating it is inaccessible to most American Jews who do not speak the language.
  • Ye has a history of offensive and antisemitic comments, and has faced consequences such as being dropped by talent agency CAA and losing a lucrative partnership with Adidas.
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