Kanye West apologizes for antisemitic rants caused by bipolar disorder in Wall Street Journal ad

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has issued a sweeping public apology in a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal, expressing deep regret for the antisemitic remarks and erratic behavior that defined his highly controversial actions in 2025. The open letter, titled “To Those I’ve Hurt,” was funded by his Yeezy brand and published Monday. In it, the 48-year-old rapper addresses both the Jewish and Black communities, offering an explanation rooted in long-standing mental health struggles while taking responsibility for the harm he caused. Ye traced the origins of his condition back to a 2002 car