Kanye West Sparks Controversy with Disturbing Confession and New Song Announcement
Kanye West has ignited a wave of controversy online after sharing deeply personal and troubling details from his past in a post announcing a new song titled Cousin.
On Easter Monday, the rapper and fashion mogul took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to reveal that the track draws inspiration from a relative who is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of a pregnant woman. While West has previously spoken about having a cousin incarcerated since the age of 17, he has never disclosed specific details – until now.
In the post, West linked a music video for Cousin and claimed he carries personal guilt over his cousin’s actions. He wrote that he believes his own childhood behavior may have influenced the relative’s future choices, referencing early exposure to explicit content.
The post took a darker turn when West made a shocking and graphic statement about inappropriate conduct that allegedly occurred between him and the cousin during their youth. The claim, shared publicly, has sparked widespread backlash and concern from fans, critics, and mental health advocates.
The video and post have since gone viral, prompting renewed debate over West’s history of erratic public behavior and the ethical limits of self-disclosure in art and media. As of now, the rapper has not issued further clarification or response regarding the post.
No formal statement has been released by his team or representatives at this time.
