The “Stronger” rapper clarified in subsequent posts that he did not delete the hateful message in order to be “a good person” but to avoid cancellation.

Kanye West’s controversial antics — especially those attacking Mathew’s family — won’t fly forever, and it’s just a matter of time before it costs him dearly. West courted controversy earlier in the week when he questioned Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s twins’ mental capacity in a since-deleted tweet.