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In a preview clip from an upcoming episode of Justin Leo's podcast, Respectfully Justin, Kanye elaborated on the circumstances that prevented him from attending the event. According to the rapper, his initial intention was to participate in the inauguration; however, he faced a request that he deemed unreasonable. Kanye disclosed that organizers wanted him to draft another public apology concerning his previous comments deemed anti-Semitic. He reacted strongly, expressing, “I was going to go to the inauguration; they told me I had to write another apology. This censorship stigma…” This quote emphasizes his feeling of being pressured to conform to societal expectations regarding his earlier remarks.