Kanye West Skips Trump Inauguration Over Apology Request

Kanye West revealed during a Grammy after-party that he declined an invitation to President Donald Trump's inauguration due to being asked to issue a second apology for his past antisemitic remarks. He expressed feelings of censorship regarding this request, jokingly admitting he was unsure about the term 'antisemitic.' West had previously apologized to the Jewish community in 2023 for his controversial statements, including a notorious post on X where he threatened Jewish people. His comments were shared during a preview of an upcoming episode of the Respectfully Justin podcast, where he also discussed other topics, including the Kendrick Lamar and Drake rivalry. Despite his absence from the inauguration, he remains a polarizing figure in pop culture, with a history of controversial statements and actions. Additionally, West announced his new album titled 'Bully' is set to be released on June 15, coinciding with his daughter North West's birthday.