Kanye West says he’s able to take accountability.

It seems Ye is making an attempt a reset after a number of years marked by some questionable, controversial, MAGA-aligned feedback. In line with Vainness Honest, the Chicago rapper positioned a full-page advert in The Wall Avenue Journal to formally apologize for his previous habits.

Within the advert, titled “To These I Harm,” Ye resists the notorious 2022 automobile crash that left him with a damaged jaw and impressed his basic file, “By way of The Wire.” He claims the accident triggered extra harm than initially reported, alleging he sustained a frontal lobe mind damage that went undiagnosed for years.

“Complete scans weren’t completed, neurological exams have been restricted, and the opportunity of a frontal-lob damage was by no means raised,” Ye additionally wrote. “It wasn’t correctly identified till 2023. That medical oversight triggered severe harm to my psychological well being and led to my bipolar kind 1 prognosis.”

The Late Registration MC went on to say his bipolar dysfunction intensified his ego and distorted his sense of actuality, “I misplaced contact with actuality,” he additionally wrote, “Issues bought worse the longer I ignored the issue.”

He supplied apologies to a number of communities he stated have been harm by his actions, together with the Jewish group. Whereas acknowledging what he described as “disconnected moments,” Ye said, “I remorse and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state and am dedicated to accountability, therapy, and significant change. It doesn’t excuse what I did. I’m not a Nazi or an antisemite. I really like Jewish folks.”

Ye additionally addressed the Black group, writing, “The Black group is, questionably, the muse of who I’m. I’m so sorry to have allow you to down. I really like us.”

Moreover, he revealed that an prolonged manic episode in early 2025 “ruined his life” and included ideas of suicide. He says he isn’t “residing clear,” specializing in remedy and remaining constant together with his remedy.

Whereas stopping in need of asking for sympathy, Ye says he’s dedicated to incomes again belief, “I write at this time merely to ask on your endurance and understanding as I discover my method dwelling.”

Solely time will inform if Ye follows by means of on his guarantees, however for now, he says his focus is on therapeutic and accountability. 

If you happen to or somebody you understand is battling suicidal ideas, assist is accessible by calling or texting the Suicide & Disaster Lifeline at 988.