Kanye West, aka Ye, has built a legacy that is totally untouchable, but staying on top has been no walk in the park. From cutting ties with major brands to stumbling in legal drama here and there, Ye has taken heat from the internet just as much as his devoted fanbase has embraced him. And just when he was about to shift gears from his collaborative resurgence to a solo comeback with whispers of a new album, the internet went wild after X sparked a full-on trend of people apologizing to Ye, as Twitter’s finest rushed to his defense.

A user named Buffys on X kicked off a thread asking people to name a celebrity who deserves a public apology, and another user, Kira, swooped in with Ye’s picture and the caption, “and immediately,” like the train was about to leave the station. Although no detailed explanation was given, fans did not need a rocket scientist to figure out that the ‘Vultures’ artist is definitely in the club of legends who have been seriously misunderstood.

This trend comes on the heels of Ye teasing his upcoming solo album while fans await an official word on it. It also follows a flurry of cryptic social media posts that fans are busy piecing together. Not too long ago, the rapper shared Paul McCarthy’s performance of ‘Painter’ on his Instagram stories, a darkly satirical take on artistic commercialism that totally captures that misunderstood vibe.

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Given Ye's history of controversies, it is no wonder fans are rallying around him. After all the times he has been on the receiving end of wrath, it is definitely time for him to get a little love back.

Craftsmanship is a personal journey, and when it comes to Ye’s artistry, it is truly in a league of its own. But with a unique vision comes the challenge of turning that vision into something tangible, and Ye has consistently gone above and beyond to make it happen. Sure, it has sparked plenty of rants and tabloid fodder, but the rapper has never held back his opinions and that is what sets him apart from the crowd.

While his views have not always been fan favorites, fans are feeling it is time to apologize to the artist for sometimes misinterpreting his genius. 

Of course, not everyone is on the same page. X threads are usually a mixed bag, and this one was no different. Still, the fact that Ye was the first name to pop into fans’ minds in response to a simple question says a lot about what they really think of him. But knowing Ye, all he really wants is respect for his craft because, at the end of the day, even one recognition is still a recognition.

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