"On January 26, the artist formerly known as Kanye West ran a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal in which he claimed that he is not an antisemite, addressed the disappointment he's caused within the Black community, and opened up about how his well-publicized erratic behavior has been caused by struggles with bipolar disorder. He was, uh, not necessarily welcomed back with open arms."
"While some took his statement in good faith and wished Ye well on his recovery journey, others were more skeptical and questioned the timing of this apology, given that his upcoming album, Bully, is slated to drop January 30. Today, in an email interview with Vanity Fair, Ye attempted to address these skeptics by reminding them his music is still wildly popular."
Ye ran a full-page Wall Street Journal ad apologizing for statements that harmed Jewish and Black communities, denying antisemitism, and attributing erratic behavior to bipolar disorder. Reactions were mixed, with some expressing goodwill and others questioning sincerity and timing because his album Bully was due January 30. In an email interview with Vanity Fair, Ye defended his motives by citing continued commercial popularity, noting top-10 Spotify listenership and high pre-save anticipation for Bully, and referencing strong streaming numbers for his 2007 album Graduation in 2025. He reiterated remorse, called his feelings heavy, apologized again, and acknowledged public influence and the wreckage of his episode.
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