In what appears to be yet another cryptic digital outburst, Kanye West, who now goes by “Ye,” took to X and declared, “I am done with antisemitism.” The post came just hours before he fired off a string of tweets ranging from religious repentance to parental joy.
The chaotic timeline was classic Kanye: heartwarming FaceTime with his kids, a shout-out to God, a public apology, a global forgiveness tour, and finally, a love letter to humanity. Naturally, people are asking: Is Kanye being sarcastic here, or what?
The post in question (which, at the time of writing, had over 2.5 million views, 78K likes, and 8.6K retweets) seems to be his most attention-grabbing statement yet, but the internet isn’t buying it—at least not entirely.
The tweets: redemption or rebrand?
I am done with antisemitism
— ye (@kanyewest) May 22, 2025
The flurry of posts begins with Kanye stating, “I am done with antisemitism.” A bold statement considering his very public history of antisemitic comments that led to major brands cutting ties with him, widespread condemnation, and his effective exile from much of the music and fashion industry. Touching? Maybe. Believable? That’s a harder sell, especially since Ye just released a song called “Heil H—r.”
Bad timing, worse optics
South Korean e-commerce company Coupang has canceled a Kanye West concert scheduled for late May “due to recent controversies involving the artist,” the company and a ticket vendor said. https://t.co/3eSFSku1QI
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 20, 2025
This sudden pivot to peace and love comes hot on the heels of more negative press. Just hours before these tweets, news broke that Kanye’s upcoming concert in South Korea had been canceled due to “recent controversies.” Although no specific reason was cited, it’s hard to ignore the elephant in the room: the long trail of problematic statements, public meltdowns, and erratic behavior that follows Ye like a shadow.
And if that weren’t enough, these tweets landed the same day that two people were reportedly shot outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. While the incidents are unrelated, the timing of Kanye’s sudden disavowal of antisemitism felt, at best, tone-deaf and opportunistic. Coincidence? Maybe. But the internet isn’t exactly known for giving Kanye the benefit of the doubt anymore.
As always, X users weren’t shy about voicing their opinions. While some replied with cautious optimism, many more expressed deep skepticism. One comment said, “Is Kanye trolling here or what?”
A pattern we’ve seen before
@grok is Kanye trolling here or what
— 𝓓𝖗. 𝓥𝖔𝕏 𝓞𝖈𝖚𝖑𝖎 ᴹᴰ
(@Vox_Oculi) May 22, 2025
This isn’t Ye’s first attempt at damage control via social media. After a storm of backlash over previous antisemitic comments and spewing conspiracy theories, Kanye disappeared from the public eye for a while, only to return with more of the same. These tweets, while more measured and remorseful in tone, follow a suspiciously familiar pattern: outrage, backlash, silence, apology, repeat. It’s the classic Kanye cycle, and people are catching on.
The big question now is whether Ye’s “I am done with antisemitism” declaration is enough to start mending fences—or if it’s simply too little, too late. Given the hurt caused by his past statements and the continued unrest around global Jewish communities, many feel that a tweet doesn’t cut it.
Especially when it’s sandwiched between vague statements about saving the world and forgiving those who hurt him.
Kanye’s latest attempt at public redemption might’ve been more convincing if it weren’t timed so suspiciously and surrounded by chaos. Between the canceled South Korea concert and the tragic events at the Israeli embassy, this out-of-nowhere confession feels less like growth and more like damage control.
So, is Kanye trolling us again? If history has taught us anything, it’s that with Ye, the line between sincerity and stunt is always blurry—and this latest act is no exception.
