Los Angeles, California – Kanye West has sparked controversy once again, as he recently claimed to have had an incestuous relationship with his male cousin when they were children. The troubled rapper, 47, made the shocking revelation while releasing a snippet of a music video for a new song titled “Cousins,” where he delved into his past experiences with his cousin.
During his social media announcement, West disclosed details about his relationship with his cousin, mentioning that the song was inspired by his cousin being imprisoned for life for killing a pregnant woman. He expressed feelings of guilt, stating, “Perhaps in my self-centered mess, I felt it was my fault that I showed him those dirty magazines when he was 6 and then we acted out what we saw.”
The Grammy winner went on to share that he found the “dirty magazines” in his late mother’s closet, who he also recently claimed was a lesbian. West mentioned specific lyrics from the song, where he recalls spending time with his cousin reading explicit materials and acting out scenes they had witnessed. These lyrics shed light on the troubling nature of the experiences West had as a child.
Despite causing a stir with his revelations, West emphasized that he does not feel attracted to men and that he had asked his cousin to keep their encounters a secret. The accompanying visuals in the music video featured powerful imagery related to gun violence, semi-pornographic content, and themes of intolerance, further adding depth to the song’s message.
Both Kanye West and his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, have previously discussed the cousin in question, with Kardashian mentioning his double life sentence for a murder committed at a young age. This revelation adds a layer of complexity to West’s personal history and raises questions about the impact of childhood experiences on one’s adult life.
West’s willingness to address such sensitive and controversial topics through his music showcases his continued dedication to self-expression and pushing boundaries in the entertainment industry. The candid nature of his lyrics and visuals in “Cousins” has sparked conversations about trauma, guilt, and the lasting effects of childhood experiences on individuals. Kanye West’s latest revelation has once again put him in the spotlight, prompting discussions about his past and the complex emotions that drive his creative work.