Kanye West, now known as Ye, has ignited a firestorm on social media after posting a deeply personal and controversial confession involving his cousin. In a recent tweet, the rapper claimed he had a sexual encounter with his male cousin during their teenage years—a revelation made public while promoting his new track, “Cousins”5.
The 47-year-old artist shared a preview of the song’s music video alongside his admission, stating, “This song is called COUSINS about my cousin that’s locked in jail for life for killing a pregnant lady.” West recounted that their relationship changed after they discovered explicit magazines belonging to his late mother, Donda, as children, leading them to “act out what we saw”5.
The cousin in question is reportedly serving a life sentence for murder, adding another layer of complexity to West’s revelation. The lyrics and the tweet have sparked widespread backlash and concern, with fans and critics questioning the motives behind such a public disclosure.
This isn’t the first time Kanye’s cousin has come up in public discussions. Both West and his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, have previously referenced the cousin’s incarceration in interviews and advocacy efforts.
As the music video for “Cousins” circulates online, many are left debating whether West’s confession is a moment of vulnerability or a calculated move to promote his latest work. The full story—and West’s true intentions—remain unclear, keeping fans and the media on edge.
