Kanye West Responds To Questions About His Recent Apology

Controversial rapper Kanye West took the time to reply some questions on the apology he wrote that was published within the Wall Street Journal yesterday.

While many accepted it and were glad he took accountability for his antisemitic rants through the years, others were convinced it was a publicity stunt. West replied to some queries sent to him by Vanity Fair, and he discussed how he’s working to enhance himself.

As previously reported by The Blast, West took an ad out within the Wall Street Journal to write down a letter of apology addressed to the people he hurt. In it, he explained sustaining a brain injury from a horrific automotive accident greater than 20 years ago.

The “Through the Wire” rapper also touched on his bipolar disorder diagnosis, explaining it as the explanation for his erratic behavior and antisemitic statements.

West wrote that he “lost touch with reality” and was convinced that he was “powerful” and “unstoppable,” adding that he regretted the things he said and did previously years. The rapper revealed that he’s now “committed to accountability, treatment, and meaningful change.”

As soon as West’s apology got here out, users shared their reactions on social media, and nearly all of them were skeptical. As noted by The Blast, many speculated that the apology was a public relations stunt in preparation for the discharge of his album.

“Nothing he says or does is sincere. It is often a script for a brand new album or product he’s selling,” one user wrote, while one other commented, “Crocodile tears (again). He said what he said. He’s endorsed Nazi symbolism. He’s a bigot.”

The 48-year-old rapper, indeed, has an album coming out soon that he talked about last yr.

In light of his apology, Vanity Fair reached out to West via email to ask some questions on his letter. Because the publication noted, the rapper didn’t answer the entire questions they sent, but he did answer just a few.

One among the questions was what he would say to the people who find themselves convinced that his apology was a PR stunt. West answered, partially, “This, for me, as evidenced by the letter, is not about reviving my commerciality. It’s because these remorseful feelings were so heavy on my heart and weighing my spirit.”

 He then reiterated his apology, specifically to the Jewish and Black communities.

Vanity Fair also asked when he began to regret his words and actions. “Not until I used to be out of the episode and in treatment did the fact set in of what I did while I used to be disconnected from my true self,” he answered.

As of now, West said that he’s trying to seek out the balance of correct medications for his bipolar disorder so he could “proceed down this positive course.”

Other than sending inquiries to West, Vanity Fair also spoke to 2 experts, neuropathologist Bennet Omalu and the director of the Center for the Study of Antisemitism at Latest York University, Dr. Avinoam Patt.

Dr. Omalu explained that it is feasible for a frontal lobe injury to cause bipolar disorder, although he didn’t speak specifically about West’s case. As reported by Psych Central, a traumatic brain injury increases the possibilities of being diagnosed with mental illness, resembling bipolar disorder, by as much as 439%.

Dr. Patt, however, said he’s skeptical of West’s apology, citing that those that have bipolar disorder don’t necessarily rant about antisemitism. “I’m skeptical because we now have a pattern that goes back years of antisemitic rants that reinforce harmful, dangerous stereotypes about Jews,” he explained.

West talked about his recent album as early as last yr. In an appearance on The Download podcast, West compared his latest album to Lauryn Hill’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” in that it has a positive vibe.

The rapper’s upcoming album, titled “Bully,” is his twelfth solo album and has 13 tracks, which were revealed in early January. “Bully” is slated for release on January 30 and is obtainable for pre-save on streaming platforms, including Spotify.