Kanye West announces 30-day cleanse and 'verbal fast'

Kanye West will be embarking on a 30-day cleanse and "verbal fast" in the coming weeks, following a heavy period of controversy, backlash and criticism.

The Donda rapper took to Twitter to make the announcement, sharing a handwritten post that revealed he would be abstaining from talking, drinking, sex and pornography.

"I'm taking a 30 day cleanse," West, who also goes by Ye, wrote. "A verbal fast, no alcohol, no adult films, no intercourse. In God we praise, amen."

READ MORE: Amber Heard's Twitter account deactivated after ex Elon Musk takeover

READ MORE: Nick Cannon expecting 11th baby after model Alyssa Scott

West, 45, signed off by assuring fans that his Twitter account was "still lit". He also added some text: "I'm not talking to nooobody for a month".

Plenty of fans have supported the rapper's decision, calling him a "legend", but others have chosen to poke some fun.

"Is that a promise?" one person replied. One person was a little harsher.

"Can you go away forever please?" they wrote.

West's announcement comes after a period of backlash following anti-semitic comments he made on October 9. The comments lead to West having his Instagram and Twitter accounts restricted.

West issued a half-apology for the comments, but received widespread criticism from celebrities and friends, and was consequently dropped by a number of his high-profile business partners, including Adidas, Balenciaga and his talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

READ MORE: Rihanna criticised for featuring Johnny Depp in upcoming Fenty fashion show

In the past week, West has tried to make light of his losses, posting a meme to his Instagram page that read, "Ye has reportedly cut ties with Kanye West".

"Had to cut ties bro," he wrote in the caption.