Kanye West has issued a bizarre apology to former US vice-president Kamala Harris. The incident marks another chapter in the rapper’s history of controversial social media activity, which has garnered significant attention over the years.
The scandal-plagued rapper, 47, caused a storm after posting a sexually explicit comment about her on social media in a since-deleted message on X, in reference to her defeat to Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election: “I used to want to f*** Kamala until she lost. I don’t f*** losers anymore.” The post received widespread criticism from both political and entertainment figures.
Kanye followed up with another post, writing online: “The democrats made me take the loser post down. Naw I’m kidding. Dey don’t control black people no more. Trump 4 life.” This statement sparked intense debate across social media platforms, with thousands of users engaging in discussions about the intersection of politics and celebrity influence.
He then made an apology to former presidential nominee Kamala, writing: “Kamala seems like a very nice human I just wanna say sorry to her kids.” The apology came after mounting pressure from various public figures and social media users condemning his initial remarks.
The 24-time Grammy winner, who has been banned from X in the past for posting anti-semitic content, then launched into a tirade on the platform, saying: “The world is so lucky to have me.” His previous platform suspensions have significantly impacted his social media presence and public image.
He declared in another message: “Trump’s back in office. Ye’s back a billionaire. The world might just be ok.” West’s net worth has been a subject of public discussion following various business deals and controversies affecting his fashion and music empire.
The rapper, married to model Bianca Censori after fathering four children with ex-wife Kim Kardashian, also joked that he might be a “clone”, adding that he was only “warming up” and was “rich” so he could “say whatever the f***” he wanted. His marriage to Censori has generated significant media attention since their union in 2022.
Kanye also reshared a post highlighting that Taylor Swift was the only person he followed on Instagram, reigniting tensions dating back to the 2009 MTV VMAs when he interrupted Swift’s acceptance speech, declaring that Beyoncé should have won instead. The Swift-West feud has been one of the most documented celebrity conflicts in recent entertainment history.
He said at the time: “Yo, Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’mma let you finish. But Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time! One of the best videos of all time!” The incident became a defining moment in pop culture and sparked years of ongoing tension between the two artists.
The feud escalated in 2016 when West released the track ‘Famous’, in which he rapped about Taylor: “I might have sex with her” and “I made that b**** famous”. The song sparked immediate controversy and further strained their relationship.
His then-wife Kim later claimed West had obtained the singer’s “approval” for the lyrics. This claim led to a series of public disagreements and social media exchanges between all parties involved, with leaked phone calls and contradicting statements from both sides.
The latest controversy adds to West’s growing list of public incidents and controversial statements, which have affected both his personal brand and professional relationships. Industry experts note that his behavior has had significant implications for his business partnerships and music career, with several companies distancing themselves from the artist in recent years.
Media analysts suggest that West’s continued provocative social media presence reflects a larger trend of celebrities using controversy to maintain public attention, though the strategy has drawn criticism from many industry professionals and mental health advocates.
