Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has once again stirred public attention with a deeply personal and unsettling revelation on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The 47-year-old artiste, known for his controversial remarks and erratic online presence, shared a post discussing traumatic experiences from his childhood, drawing widespread reactions from fans and critics alike.

The rapper accompanied his post with a song titled "Cousins", explaining that the track was inspired by a relative currently serving a life sentence. 

He recounted a troubling episode from their early years, stating that they had once engaged in inappropriate behaviour after being exposed to adult material. 

Ye attributed some of this exposure to magazines he had discovered in his parents' home, noting the lasting impact of those experiences.

In a candid and emotional tone, Ye appeared to reflect on feelings of guilt, suggesting he believed his early actions may have influenced his cousin's later behaviour. 

He refrained from naming the individual but has referenced this cousin in previous interviews, including one on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", where he spoke of him with mixed emotions.

The post concludes with a declaration of Ye's name and a reaffirmation of the trauma he recounted. The message has prompted mixed reactions online—some expressing empathy, while others question the motive and timing behind the disclosure.

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