Kanye West has been in the spotlight for quite some time now, considering how wherever he goes, somehow trouble seems to follow him around. However this time, it could be a more massive blow than ever before to his career as the 46-year-old songwriter-cum-rapper gets on the verge of losing a tremendous amount of his fans.
This comes after his “unplanned outburst” over the past year, which was mainly directed at the Jewish community. However, even though West took to his social media to “sincerely apologize” by posting a statement in Hebrew ahead of his Vultures album release, fans are still making it seem like it would take a lot more than just that to get on their good side.
Kanye West Issues An Apology To Fans For His “Unplanned Outburst”
This past year hasn’t been all too kind to American rapper Kanye West, and judging from how severe the situation is even now, the next year just might end up being worse for him if the situation gets further out of hand.
Over the past year and especially earlier this year, the 46-year-old singer found himself unleashing “unplanned” anti-semitic rants with his audiences, which, unfortunately, ended up being recorded and shared widely on social media.
Because of this, not only did he wound up losing numerous creative and business partners along with brand sponsorships and partnerships, but also a major portion of his fan following which included people from the Jewish community.
Thus, before things got more out of hand — considering how this would harshly affect his next album set to release on the 12th of January, 2024, Vultures — West decided to take responsibility for his actions and apologize to his fans by issuing an apology in Hebrew on his Instagram. He wrote:
“I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for my unplanned outburst caused by my words or actions, it was not my intention to hurt or disrespect, and I deeply regret any pain I may have caused. I am committed to starting with myself and learning from this experience to ensure greater sensitivity and understanding in the future. Your forgiveness is important to me, and I am committed to making amends and promoting unity.”
What’s more, is that the Runaway singer has also reportedly deleted all his Instagram posts except for the one holding the apology, making it seem like he is regretting his actions genuinely, and wants to apologize for them with his utmost sincerity.
Well, Kanye West may be trying his best to get back on fans’ good side, but assuming from their reactions, fans are far from buying it anytime soon.
Fans Aren’t Impressed With Kanye West’s Apology
Even though it seems like Kanye West is trying really hard to make amendments, fans aren’t buying it as they continue to troll him by claiming he “regrets the consequences” instead of his words and actions.
By this, they are inevitably referring to the effect his actions will be having on his soon-to-be-released album with Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Durk, and Bump J, Vultures. Taking to X, here’s how they are reacting to his apology:
“Unplanned”? So there are “planned” outbursts? Shows what Ye really thinks…! pic.twitter.com/gImNz8Jt4d
— Michelle Roy 🇨🇦 (@Ms_Michelle_Roy) December 26, 2023
Ah so it only matters when him making money is involved
— 🏝🦇sal paradise🏝🐍 🔻Remedy hell🔻 (@nicoleon_solo) December 27, 2023
kanye’s like a drunk. he has drunken outbursts where he says what he really thinks. then when sober he see’s the damage his comments have done & pretends to regret it. Its Rinse repeat with him. We await his next outburst. No company should attach themselves to a loose cannon
— dean martini (@martinidayz) December 26, 2023
…. Ahead of album release….
— Layla (@67lld) December 26, 2023
He regrets the consequences.
— powermom 🌈✊🏽✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🇺🇦 (@powermom331) December 26, 2023
no he doesnt. he regrets the reactions.
— dean martini (@martinidayz) December 26, 2023
This isn’t an apology. “Wasn’t my intention” and “may have caused” don’t count.
Apologies are “I f***ed up and CAUSED hurt”.
— Donãld (@DisMahhhlon) December 26, 2023
Yeah, he likes to plan his hate a little better.
— Jeff Sorensen (@SorenJeff) December 26, 2023
Promotional strategy I guess
— K A B I R ツ 🚬 كَبِير (@Kabir__K2) December 26, 2023
Judging from the severity of the situation, it seems only something like turning back time could truly save what’s remaining of Kanye West’s career.
