Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, publicly apologized for antisemitic comments he made in the past in a full-page advertisement Monday in the Wall Street Journal. In the advertisement, titled "To Those I've Hurt," the South Shore-raised musician says he "lost touch with reality" and denied being a N azi or antisemite. He attributed his comments to an undiagnosed brain injury from a car crash 25 years ago, bipolar disorder and a string of mental health issues. "I lost touch with reality. Things got worse the longer I ignored the problem," Ye wrote. "Looking back, I became detached from my true self."I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state, and am committed to accountability, treatment and meaningful change," Ye added. "It does not excuse what I did, though. I am not a Nazi or antisemite. I love Jewish people." Ye was directly referenced in at least 30 antisemitic incidents, according to a 2023 report done by the Anti-Defamation League. Last February, Ye again praised Nazis and Adolf Hitler in a series of posts while insulting the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities with phrases like “f–k ret-rds.” Later in 2025, he released a song praising Hitler.In October 2022, he posted on Twitter that he would soon go “death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE,” an apparent reference to the U.S. defense readiness condition when faced with threats. His posts led to his suspension from both Twitter and Instagram.During an appearance on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' show, Ye doubled down on his remarks and said he "sees good things about Hitler." Monday's apology isn't Ye's first. In 2023, he posted an apology in Hebrew shortly before the release of his collaboration album "Vultures" with Ty Dolla $ign. "I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any ‘unintended outburst.’ It was not my intention to hurt or demean, and I deeply regret any pain I may have caused," Ye said in the message. In Monday's apology, Ye wrote he's finding "new-found, much-needed clarity" in "medication, therapy, exercise and clean living." "I'm not asking for sympathy or a free pass, though I aspire to earn your forgiveness," Ye wrote in the ad's final paragraph. "I write today simply to ask for your patience and understanding as I find my way home." ...read more read less