NEW YORK — Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is apologizing for his antisemitic remarks and other outlandish behavior in recent years.
The rapper bought an ad in the Wall Street Journal to publish a letter, titled “To Those I’ve Hurt.”
Ye has bipolar disorder that he attributes to brain damage from a car crash 25 years ago.
He wrote in the published letter that he “lost touch with reality” and “said and did things” he deeply regrets.
He said he hit rock bottom a few months ago, and his wife encouraged him “to finally get help.”
Ye wrote he is not a Nazi or an antisemite.
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In the letter, he also apologized to the Black community for letting them down.
Ye says he’s not asking for sympathy or a free pass, but for patience, understanding and forgiveness.
He said he’s now got an effective regime that includes medication, therapy, exercise and clean living.
The apology comes ahead of new music from Ye.
According to Spotify, he has a new album, titled “Bully,” that is set to drop soon.