Kanye West has once again raised eyebrows after sharing a rather controversial tweet on his social media handle on Monday.

The US rapper, who was in the news for allegedly parting ways with his wife Bianca early this month, made a startling claim about his childhood.

In a tweet, the rapper claimed that he had an incestuous relationship with a male cousin. The statement was posted alongside a video for his new track “Cousins”.

In the accompanying message, West elaborated on the inspiration for the song, revealing that it was about a cousin who is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of a pregnant woman.

"My dad had playboy magazines but the magazines I found in the top of my moms closet were different," he wrote.

The post which was shared online with a black heart emoticon, sparked a wave of mixed responses, with many expressing concern for West’s mental health. He followed the post up with a photo of himself posing with his wife Bianca Censori, who he reportedly parted ways with a few weeks ago.

The photo together comes just days after the two were spotted enjoying a dinner date at an Indian restaurant in Spain.

In recent months, the rapper has faced a series of legal battles, including a lawsuit filed in November by a model who accused him of sexual misconduct during the filming of a 2010 music video. West is also dealing with multiple lawsuits linked to his Donda Academy.

Source: The Times of India