Kanye West’s social media tirades have garnered important consideration over the past a number of months. The polarizing rapper has used his platform to share brutally sincere ideas on present occasions in addition to fellow celebrities. 47-year-old West drew backlash in a significant approach months in the past after he made inflammatory feedback about Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s children. In time, West apologized for what he mentioned and, extra just lately, he shared a put up that would appear to counsel he’s nonetheless remorseful for his statements.
In an all-caps put up shared to X in March, Ye (as shared by The Supply) questioned why the general public hardly ever if ever sees Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s two youthful youngsters – daughter Rumi and son Sir. The “Good Life” rapper then mentioned that the youngsters are “retarted” and that “that is why synthetic insemination is a blessing.” He additionally declared that “having retarded youngsters is a alternative.” Ye doubled down on his sentiments in a number of different posts, during which he shared extra feedback.
The Grammy winner apologized for his sentiments round this previous April by the use of one other put up. On the time, he mentioned, “I’m sorry Jay Z. I be feeling dangerous about my tweet…” It will appear that the viral feedback are nonetheless on Ye’s thoughts, as he shared a since-deleted put up (through The Supply) this previous weekend: In it, he merely mentioned the next:
All my desires have been about apologizing to Jay Z.
Years in the past, Kanye West and Jay (whose actual identify is Shawn Carter) have been truly fairly shut. Additionally they collaborated, with arguably their most well-known piece of labor being the 2011 album Watch the Throne. Mentioned compilation would show to be their solely team-up till 2021’s Donda. Years later, West named a few of Carter’s lyrics on the monitor “Jail” as the explanation for them not collaborating since that latter album. The connection between the 2 appears to have fizzled out at this level, although.
A number of different notable music trade veterans have been caught within the crosshairs of Ye’s social media habits as properly. In a single put up, the “Wonderful” singer notably name-dropped Taylor Swift and mused that she wouldn’t have intercourse with him as a consequence of his race. (Swift reportedly sought to file a cease-and-desist order in opposition to the rapper.) The Yeezy model founder additionally weighed in on Child Cudi testifying at Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking trial, saying that he wished Cudi wouldn’t have taken the stand.
Kanye West has additionally drawn backlash for making inappropriate feedback in the direction of folks belonging to the Jewish religion. Weeks in the past, nonetheless, West claimed to be executed with antisemitism and requested for forgiveness. That apart, he’s additionally made feedback about himself, even claiming that he had an incestous relationship with a cousin when he was youthful. Such feedback have apparently fearful West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, who’s apparently taken measures to guard themselves and the 4 youngsters they share.
In the case of Ye’s feedback about Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s children, neither member of the celeb couple has publicly addressed the state of affairs. The songstress’ mom, Tina Knowles, did seemingly defend her household after the preliminary posts went viral. Additionally, Tina’s ex-husband, Matthew Knowles, prompt that Ye may face authorized repercussions for what he posted. Although Kanye West has apparently modified his tune, it stays to be seen whether or not the regulation will grow to be concerned on this matter.