Ellen DeGeneres interviews Kanye West

Kanye West talks about how he wants people to invest in his ideas because he believes he can change the world. Kanye also realizes that Mark Zuckerberg didn't respond to him because Kanye using Twitter instead of Facebook. He also mentions the fact he has synesthesia so that when makes music it's like making a portrait something he also touches upon in a 2004 interview about The College Dropout.

Summary

Personal Life and Family Revelations

During his 2016 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Kanye West shared details about his family life with host Ellen DeGeneres. The rapper discussed his children North and Saint West, with particular emphasis on North's relationship with her younger brother, describing her as "really advanced for her age" as she would "prop him up on the pillow." When DeGeneres inquired about expanding their family further, West remained ambiguous despite DeGeneres suggesting that Kim Kardashian was opposed to having more children. West also detailed an extravagant Mother's Day gift he arranged for Kardashian—a string orchestra performing selections from Stevie Wonder, Disney's "Frozen" (the song "Let It Go"), and "Annie"—showcasing his penchant for grand romantic gestures.

Social Media Philosophy and Creative Vision

The conversation shifted to West's controversial social media presence, particularly his Twitter activity. DeGeneres referenced Kim Kardashian's suggestion that West should employ a "board of directors" to review his tweets before posting—a notion West emphatically rejected, declaring he had "never" regretted anything he had shared online. When asked about his public request for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to provide him with $53 million in funding, West expressed frustration that his message hadn't reached Zuckerberg, explaining, "I feel that if I had more resources, I could help more people."

Cultural Impact and Artistic Identity

West delivers an uninterrupted monologue about his artistic vision and cultural aspirations. He positioned himself alongside historical innovators, stating, "Picasso is dead. Steve Jobs is dead. Walt Disney is dead. Name somebody living that you can name in the same breath as them." West revealed his synesthesia, explaining, "I have a condition called synesthesia where I see sounds...Everything that I sonically make is a painting."West drew parallels between his struggles in the fashion industry and Michael Jackson's initial difficulties getting videos on MTV due to racial barriers. He stated, "I literally have to be the Michael Jackson of apparel in order to break open the doors for everyone that will come after I'm gone," positioning his fashion pursuits as a civil rights endeavor rather than merely commercial ventures. West specifically mentioned contacting "the head of Payless" with aims to democratize fashion and "take away bullying," connecting his design aspirations with broader social impact. This segment revealed West's perception of himself as not just an artist but a cultural revolutionary whose work transcended entertainment.

Album Context and Cultural Legacy

Toward the interview's conclusion, DeGeneres briefly discussed West's album "The Life of Pablo," with West clarifying that the title referenced three figures: artist Pablo Picasso, Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, and the biblical St. Paul. The interview concluded with a segment of "Five Second Rule."*There may be errors on this page.