Rapper opens up about dark past ahead of new track ‘Cousin’ release
Kanye West has sparked outrage and concern after making a deeply unsettling revelation from his childhood, tied to the inspiration for his upcoming track titled Cousin.
The 47-year-old rapper, who now goes by Ye, took to X on Easter Monday to share the details behind the song, revealing it was inspired by a cousin who is currently serving a life sentence for murdering a pregnant woman.
In the emotional post, Ye admitted to inappropriate childhood behaviour involving that cousin, stating they once mimicked adult content they had seen in magazines. He expressed guilt over the incident, writing, “Perhaps in my self-centered mess I felt it was my fault… we acted out what we saw.”
Ye previously mentioned the incarcerated cousin in interviews but had never gone into detail—until now. His latest post suggests he has long blamed himself for exposing the cousin to adult material, which he implied may have had lasting consequences.
The revelation has triggered widespread backlash and unease online, with many questioning the decision to disclose such graphic personal details publicly.
This disturbing post comes amid fresh turmoil in Ye’s personal life, as reports claim his ex-wife Kim Kardashian is now supporting Bianca Censori in filing for divorce from the rapper.
