Kanye West is reportedly taking steps to address the controversy surrounding his past antisemitic remarks by releasing a 40-minute apology video, HipHopDX reports. The video, shot several weeks ago, features West speaking directly to the camera, although TMZ describes it as “rambling” and occasionally difficult to comprehend. The footage is planned for release ahead of the arrival of West's collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign, titled “Vultures,” which is currently scheduled for release on February 9, after facing multiple delays.

Over the past couple of years, Kanye West has faced backlash and consequences for antisemitic statements, leading to the loss of his Adidas partnership, suspensions from Twitter and Instagram, and widespread public criticism. The rapper has issued apologies for his antisemitic remarks on several occasions, with the latest being a since-deleted Instagram post written in Hebrew. This post received heat for its inaccessibility to non-Hebrew speakers and for its focus on acknowledging “any pain [he] may have caused” rather than explicitly admitting to and acknowledging the harm he has caused.

Despite the controversy, the Anti-Defamation League acknowledged West's recent apology, stating that it may be a “first step on a long journey towards making amends to the Jewish community.” The organization emphasized that actions will speak louder than words, but they welcomed this initial act of contrition.

As Kanye West continues to navigate the fallout from his past remarks, the release of the apology video aims to address and potentially mitigate the impact of his controversial statements on his public image and relationships. The 40-minute video should provide further insight into West's reflections and attempts to make amends.