Kanye ignited a wave of disbelief after posting a graphic tweet about sexual experiences with a male cousin in his youth and sharing lyrics from a new track titled “Cousins.”
The post included deeply personal details alongside a snippet of the song. The tweet quickly went viral, with many users expressing confusion, concern and disbelief. Some interpreted the post as West confronting childhood trauma, while others questioned the motive behind the revelation. The cousin referenced in the song remains unnamed but is serving a double life sentence for the murder of a pregnant woman at age 17.
He made these claims in a post on Twitter, prompting immediate backlash, concern for his mental health, and discussions about childhood trauma and accountability. The post also included disturbing details about his youth and exposure to inappropriate content, leading to widespread discomfort and calls for sensitivity and professional help.