Kanye West, now officially known as Ye, has issued a full-page apology in The Wall Street Journal, addressing "Those I Hurt" and explaining the erratic behavior that has defined recent years.

The rapper attributes much of his public controversy, including offensive statements, antisemitic remarks, and reckless stunts, to struggles with bipolar type-1 disorder.

"That medical oversight caused serious damage to my mental health and led to my bipolar type-1 diagnosis. Bipolar disorder comes with its own defense system. Denial. When you’re manic, you don’t think you’re sick. You think everyone else is overreacting," he detailed in a letter published through the outlet.

West frames his actions as symptoms of a condition that distorts perception, makes denial natural, and convinces him that the world was overreacting while he lost touch with reality.

In his apology published in The Wall Street Journal, West traces the roots of his mental health challenges to a 2002 car accident that fractured his jaw and injured his frontal lobe, damage he says went unnoticed for decades. Only in 2023 was a frontal-lobe injury formally diagnosed, which he believes contributed to his bipolar disorder, officially identified in 2016.

In his apology, West admits that these episodes led him to behave destructively, including embracing harmful symbols and alienating loved ones, while committing to treatment, accountability, and a focus on meaningful, positive work in music, fashion, and design.

As of January 2026, Kanye West appears to be staging a careful comeback, attempting to rebuild both his global touring prospects and public image after the disastrous years of 2024 and 2025. His strategy leans heavily on tapping into new, more receptive markets.

India will host West's first-ever live show in April, a bold move into a massive, growing audience. He also plans a European return in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on July 18, marking his first performance there in over a decade and signaling cautious optimism for a broader international revival.

On the music front, Ye will drop his new solo album, 'Bully,' on January 30, 2026. Fully self-produced and free of AI gimmicks, the project promises a return to the classic 'old Kanye' style of raw storytelling and sharp musical craftsmanship.

Combined with his cleaned-up catalog and apologies to communities he previously offended, these steps position 2026 as a year of strategic repair. With tours, music, and public behavior aligned, the rapper aims to reclaim credibility while navigating the fine line between spectacle and accountability.

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