Fri May 23 05:30:00 UTC 2025: **Ye Claims to Repent, Cites Kids’ FaceTime as Turning Point After Years of Antisemitism**

Los Angeles, CA – After a prolonged period marked by antisemitic remarks and controversial behavior, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has publicly stated he is “done with antisemitism” and seeking forgiveness. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday, the 47-year-old rapper and mogul claimed a FaceTime call with his four children motivated his change of heart.

“I am done with antisemitism,” Ye wrote. “I love all people. God forgive me for the pain I’ve caused. I forgive those who have caused me pain. Thank you God.” He followed up by saying, “I simply got a FaceTime from my kids and I wanna save the world again. Share peace. Share love,” before linking to his new single, “ALIVE.”

Ye’s declaration follows a history of increasingly troubling actions, including praising Adolf Hitler, selling merchandise featuring swastikas, and claiming his song “Heil Hitler” was banned from streaming platforms. His actions led to the severing of ties with major partners, including Adidas and Balenciaga.

The rapper’s controversial behavior has also extended to publicly praising Sean “Diddy” Combs amidst abuse allegations and criticizing Jay-Z and Beyoncé.

John Legend, a former collaborator and friend of Ye, recently expressed sadness over the rapper’s “devolution,” noting that his behavior seemed to change after the death of his mother, Donda West, in 2007.

This is not the first time Ye has publicly apologized for his antisemitic remarks. In 2023, he issued a statement expressing regret and committing to greater sensitivity and understanding. However, the latest statement has been met with skepticism given his history of backsliding. Only time will tell if this latest declaration marks a genuine shift in Ye’s behavior.

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