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Kid Cudi Defends Kanye West After Ending Feud: Kanye ‘Apologized and It Was Sincere’ After Antisemitic Outbursts

After feuding for the past few years, Kanye West and Kid Cudi have made up and reunited during West’s Chicago concert on Friday night. West performed the past two nights in his hometown of Chicago to promote his latest album, “Bully,” and welcomed several surprise guests to the stage. Cudi joined his longtime collaborator for […]

Kid Cudi Defends Kanye West After Ending Feud: Kanye ‘Apologized and It Was Sincere’ After Antisemitic Outbursts

Kid Cudi has defended his decision to perform alongside Kanye West at the Chicago homecoming concert held at Soldier Field on Friday night, despite criticism from New York radio personality Peter Rosenberg. Rosenberg condemned those who continued to support West after his past antisemitic remarks, specifically citing the rapper's 2022 song "All Hail the Klan" and 2025 release "Heil Hitler."

Rosenberg expressed disappointment in many people who remained close to West, but Kid Cudi remained steadfast in his friendship and support for his longtime collaborator. Cudi acknowledged that West has made strides in mental health recovery and has shown improvement since their last interactions. Cudi admitted that while he understands Rosenberg's frustration, he ultimately does not care if people are disappointed in him, emphasizing that West is his brother and they have nearly two decades of friendship and artistry together.

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