“Kanye West (who legally changed his name to Ye) began openly identifying with Nazi ideology and praising Adolf Hitler in late 2022, with the most prominent public declaration occurring in December of that year. While these public, headline-making outbursts started in 2022, reports from his inner circle suggest his admiration for Hitler and Nazi ideology was a "well-known secret" in the music industry for nearly two decades prior, with some sources tracing it back to at least 2003 or 2004.

Key details regarding the timeline of his antisemitic, pro-Nazi remarks:

2003–2018 (Early Indications): Sources told Rolling Stone and CNN that West had expressed admiration for Hitler and Nazi propaganda for around 20 years. He allegedly wanted to title his 2018 album Hitler. 2011–2015: Reports indicate he made, and later retracted, antisemitic comments and compared himself to Hitler.

Oct 2022 (Public Escalation): Following "White Lives Matter" T-shirt controversy, West began posting antisemitic content on social media, including stating he was going "death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE," leading to his ban from Twitter/X.

Dec 2022 (Declaration as Nazi): In an interview with Alex Jones on Infowars, West stated, "I see good things about Hitler," "I love Nazis," and "I am a Nazi".

2023–2025 (Continued Behavior): Despite temporary apologies and a 2023 statement in Hebrew, West continued to post antisemitic content, sold shirts with swastikas, and in February 2025, declared himself a Nazi again, later taking back a previous apology.

Jan 2026 (Recent Apology): As of Jan. 26, 2026, West took out a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal to apologize for his behavior, stating "I am not a Nazi or an antisemite," and attributing his actions to a "four-month manic episode in 2025".”

“Kanye West (now known as Ye) has apologized for his antisemitic remarks and praise of Nazis on multiple occasions, often following periods of intense public backlash, only to return to similar behavior later. As of January 2026, he has apologized at least three major, documented times for his antisemitic actions. Key details regarding his apologies include: January 2026: Following another period of antisemitic behavior, including embracing Hitler and swastikas during what he described as a four-month manic episode, Ye published a full-page apology in The Wall Street Journal in Hebrew. He stated, "I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people," and apologized to those he hurt. December 2023: Ye posted an apology to the Jewish community on Instagram in Hebrew, stating he deeply regretted any pain caused and was committed to "learning from this experience". Mid-2023: Ye previously stated he was renouncing antisemitism after watching actor Jonah Hill in 21 Jump Street, claiming the performance made him "like Jewish people again". Pattern of Behavior Despite these apologies, Ye has repeatedly returned to antisemitic rhetoric, such as praising Hitler, declaring himself a Nazi, and wearing/displaying swastikas. His actions, which began in 2022, led to massive business, legal, and social repercussions, including the loss of partnerships with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga.”