Kanye West apologized for antisemitism in January. He blamed bipolar disorder. Then he named his comeback album "Bully" and it went straight to #1. This is the most uncomfortable conversation in music right now. The man who lost Adidas, Gap, Balenciaga, and an estimated $6 billion in brand deals is back on top of YouTube Trending with an 18-track album that reviewers can't agree on. Three of your friends will have three completely different opinions about this. And that's the point. Today we're asking: When does an apology become genuine accountability vs. a marketing strategy? When does a mental health diagnosis explain behavior vs. excuse it? And can you love the art and reject the artist?
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