Summary
Introduction
- The interview starts with
Kanye West greeting the interviewer and Kanye singing
Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1- Kanye starts with what appears to be a prayer or devotional, thanking God for various blessings including "oxygen," "food," "clothing," and "shelter"- He references Jesus Christ (referring to him as "Yahshua") as "the truth, the way and the light"
Fashion and Design Work
- Kanye discusses his work in clothing development, mentioning the process from cotton to finished garments- He references research with military clothing and collaborations with brands including Yeezy, Helmet Lane, Ralph Lauren, and Balenciaga- He describes the jacket he's wearing as using biodegradable fabrics to prevent landfill waste- Kanye explains his design philosophy and approach to creating "uniforms" with practical elements
Educational Initiatives
- Kanye mentions plans for meetings with civil engineers and theologians- References "Donda Theology Engineering University" (named after his mother)- Emphasizes the importance of vocational training and skill sets- States this approach will "bring our country back into power" by training children to create physical goods in America
Financial Challenges and Presidential Announcement
- Kanye announces he's running for president, wanting the FCC to examine his finances- Claims Adidas froze his accounts at JP Morgan, placing a $75 million hold on four different accounts- States he went "from being a multi-billionaire to not being able to use my Apple Pay"- Expresses concern that what happened to him could happen to other Americans for "saying the wrong idea out loud"
Corporate Disputes with Adidas
- Claims Adidas attempted to "steal my company" and his designs- Alleges they hired his lawyer who signed over intellectual property including his children's names (North, Saint, Chicago, Psalms)- Questions what happens "behind closed doors" if such actions can occur to a public figure- Criticizes Adidas for pricing collaborations with designer Demna at $1,000-$2,000, making them accessible only to wealthy consumers
Religious and Political Views
- Repeatedly references Christian values and describes America as "a Christian country"- Discusses his stance on "life" as opposed to "death"- Mentions the need for "opportunities" and "choices" to make people feel secure bringing children into the world- Positions himself as "a strong Christian leader and father and inventor and visionary"
Personal Identity and Family Legacy
- Identifies himself as "the son of Raymond West and Dr. Donda Davis" (his parents)- References his mother's impact as an educator and the love people had for her- Mentions being 45 years old and ready to "step into the role" of his "bloodline" of educators
Closing Thoughts on Adidas Situation
- Addresses Adidas employees directly about their collaborative work and designs- Despite the contract termination, tells consumers that Adidas designs are "still good by me" if they want to purchase them- Mentions his children (North, Saint, Chicago, Psalm) will "have a good meal" at Thanksgiving and Christmas despite the corporate disputes- Expresses that he feels "free" after the termination of business relationshipsThe transcript concludes with Kanye stating he feels "free" following these business separations.*There may be errors on this page.