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Ye Issues Full-Page WSJ Apology, Cites Brain Injury and Bipolar Diagnosis

The letter seeks forgiveness by pairing contrition with a detailed account of his health history.

Overview

  • The paid full-page message in The Wall Street Journal, funded by Yeezy and titled “To Those I’ve Hurt,” delivers a direct apology.
  • He apologizes for antisemitic remarks and Nazi-referencing actions, says he is not a Nazi or an antisemite, and addresses both Jewish and Black communities.
  • He links past behavior to a 2002 frontal‑lobe injury and says he received a bipolar type 1 diagnosis in 2023.
  • He admits selling merchandise with swastikas, describes a roughly four‑month manic episode in early 2025, and says he is following medication, therapy, exercise and a cleaner lifestyle.
  • Industry consequences from 2022–2025 remain part of the backdrop, and he has concerts scheduled in Mexico City on Jan. 30–31.