Kanye West, the ever scandalous figure in the entertainment industry, has once again stunned the world with a deeply personal revelation. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the rapper disclosed a shocking and controversial detail from his past that has left fans and critics alike in disbelief.

In his latest song, “Cousins,” West confesses to having had a sexual relationship with his male cousin during his childhood, a revelation that has sparked an intense debate across social media and the music world.

In “Cousins,” West — who now goes by Ye — opens up about a disturbing chapter from his younger years, where he admits to engaging in sexual experimentation with his male cousin, starting in his early teens. According to the lyrics, the two cousins began exploring adult magazines they found together, eventually leading to them reenacting scenes from the magazines.

Kanye West describes performing oral sex on his male cousin in a candid manner, acknowledging that the experience continued from age 6 until he was 14 years old.

While the details of this story are shocking, West appears to reflect on the traumatic impact these events may have had, both on him and his cousin, who is now serving a life sentence for the murder of a pregnant woman. In his post on X, West writes that he feels some level of responsibility for his cousin’s actions, suggesting that their shared experiences could have influenced his cousin’s later life choices.

The release of “Cousins” has undoubtedly caused a stir. While the song’s candid nature makes it one of the most vulnerable tracks West has released in years, it also touches on a deeply taboo subject that many might find difficult to digest. Fans have been left grappling with the rawness of West’s lyrics, with some expressing concern for the rapper’s mental health and urging him to seek professional help.

This isn’t the first time West has shocked the public with his personal life. The rapper has long been an advocate for embracing one’s flaws and pushing boundaries, but this latest revelation is on a different level entirely. The song seems to be a release for West, a way to confront a painful part of his past that many would prefer to remain buried.

The stolen laptop incident

West’s history of controversy is long and storied, but this new confession adds a fresh layer to his public persona. The rapper has been involved in multiple headline-grabbing incidents, from his infamous interruption of Taylor Swift’s 2009 MTV Video Music Awards speech to the 2016 drama surrounding a stolen laptop containing a Kim Kardashian’s sex tape. In that case, West reportedly paid a whopping $250,000 to retrieve the footage, adding to his reputation as someone unafraid to confront personal issues head-on.

However, “Cousins” marks a different kind of revelation,one that directly involves his own experiences and challenges, rather than the actions of others. It’s clear that West is using his music not just as a platform for artistic expression but as a form of therapy.

As expected, the response to “Cousins” has been polarized. Some fans have expressed genuine concern for West, worrying about the mental and emotional toll these past experiences may have taken on him. Others have praised his honesty and vulnerability, commending him for tackling such a sensitive subject in a way that challenges societal taboos.

However, the darker side of the reaction has been equally vocal, with some accusing West of using personal trauma for shock value, turning deeply painful experiences into entertainment. Critics have pointed out that, while his artistic freedom should be respected, there are concerns about the responsibility artists have when discussing subjects as sensitive as incest and childhood trauma.