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Kanye West apologises to Jewish community in Hebrew after ‘unintended’ antisemitic ‘outburst’

The rapper took to his Instagram page with a very unexpected message following his shocking new antisemitic rant earlier this month.

Kanye West wore a hood with a striking resemblance to the Klan attire at his 'Vultures' album listening event in Miami, held during Art Basel earlier this month. Picture: Instagram/@jeen_yuhs
Kanye West wore a hood with a striking resemblance to the Klan attire at his 'Vultures' album listening event in Miami, held during Art Basel earlier this month. Picture: Instagram/@jeen_yuhs

Kanye West apologised to the Jewish community early on Tuesday for his series of “unintended” antisemitic “outbursts.”

The All of the Lights rapper shared the message, which was written entirely in Hebrew, on Instagram in the final hours of Christmas Day, reports Page Six.

“I sincerely apologise to the Jewish community for any unintended 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,” read West’s message, translated from Hebrew.

Kanye has delivered a series of antisemitic “outbursts”. Picture: Instagram/@jeen_yuhs
Kanye has delivered a series of antisemitic “outbursts”. Picture: Instagram/@jeen_yuhs
The rapper, seen here with his Australian wife, Bianca Censori. Picture: Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
The rapper, seen here with his Australian wife, Bianca Censori. Picture: Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

“I am committed to starting with myself and learning from this experience to ensure greater sensitivity and understanding in the future.”

West, 46, concluded his Nativity note by saying his forgiveness is “important” to him and that he’s “committed to making amends and promoting unity.”

He shared an apology on social media. Picture: Instagram
He shared an apology on social media. Picture: Instagram

The Yeezy designer’s act of atonement follows his latest antisemitic tirade in Las Vegas earlier this month in which he ranted and raved about Donald Trump, Jesus and Adolf Hitler.

“It’s 60 million of us in America, 60 million Jews in the world,” he falsely screamed in a video obtained by TMZ.

“Who’s going to make the hospitals, though? He’s a Zionist, Trump. This is what I’ve been trying to tell you. Jesus Christ, Hitler, Ye, third party, sponsor that.”

He shocked onlookers with his choice of outfit at the Art Basel event. Picture: Instagram/@jeen_yuhs
He shocked onlookers with his choice of outfit at the Art Basel event. Picture: Instagram/@jeen_yuhs

West, who is bipolar, went on to tell the crowd to “shut the f**k up” before ranting about how all the “rich f**ks” in the room have their kids enrolled “in Zionist schools” and blasting the private school his children attend.

Earlier this month, the Jesus Walks rapper also gave listeners a glimpse of his forthcoming new music that includes more antisemitic messaging.

“I still keep some Jews with me / Management? Nah / I only let ’em do my jewellery,” he rapped at a listening party as his daughter North West stood nearby.

North, 10, also witnessed her father wearing a KKK-style hood while addressing in new songs his previous antisemitic behaviour.

“How I’m antisemitic? I just f**ked a Jewish bitch,” he rapped.

This article originally appeared in Page Six and was reproduced with permission.

Originally published as Kanye West apologises to Jewish community in Hebrew after ‘unintended’ antisemitic ‘outburst’

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