Summary
In this 20-minute interview format requested by
Kanye West (now known as Ye), he engages in a wide-ranging conversation covering his personal philosophy, business relationships, and controversies.The interview begins with Kanye explaining his use of social media as a means of self-expression, comparing his situation to Elvis Presley, who he believes died because people managing him destroyed his opportunities. Kanye positions himself as "God's agent" ensuring freedom, defining freedom as expression, family, clarity, organization, and following one's heart rather than media-imposed opinions.When questioned about his controversial
"White Lives Matter" t-shirt, Kanye frames it as a response to white people wearing "Black Lives Matter" shirts, suggesting he was returning the favor. He references the documentary
"Jeen-Yuhs", noting how it portrays him as someone who should sometimes be silenced despite his genius. Kanye then criticizes the Black Lives Matter movement as a "scam," claiming some profited from it instead of delivering on promises to help Black communities, comparing unfulfilled promises to those from Gap and Adidas.Regarding his business relationships, Kanye emphasizes respect over money, insisting his partnerships with companies like Adidas should be equal rather than subordinate. He states that selling products without dignity or sacredness, like crack or one's body, isn't positive regardless of profits.A significant portion of the interview covers Kanye's complex relationship with fashion designer Virgil Abloh. He expresses anger at not being allowed to speak at Abloh's funeral and details their professional history, including Abloh's transition to Louis Vuitton. Kanye reveals his own previous agreement with Bernard Arnault (Louis Vuitton) that fell through, which created pain and jealousy when Abloh later joined the company.Kanye chronicles his fashion shows, from Yeezy Season 1 through Season 6, highlighting significant moments such as the Madison Square Garden show where he played his "Saint Pablo" album and featured Naomi Campbell, with visual work by Vanessa Beecroft. He mentions how Season 4's designs inspired Skims (now worth billions) despite criticism from the fashion world.The interview takes a personal turn when Kanye discusses his
hospitalization for exhaustion after continuing his tour despite wanting to rest. He expresses frustration at being labeled "crazy" since then, calling it a "mental #MeToo" that affects how people interact with him, mentioning Jennifer Lopez asking about his wellbeing at Kardashian family events.Kanye attributes his hospitalization partly to his
support for Donald Trump, revealing that his then-wife Kim Kardashian, manager Scooter Braun, associate Sakiya Sandifer, TMZ's Harvey, and Kris Jenner all pressured him to remove his "red cap." He describes feeling alienated for having different political opinions from Hollywood.In discussing the fashion industry, Kanye mentions designers Martine Rose, Demna (Balenciaga), and Riccardo Tisci. He criticizes Adidas for hiring Daniel Cherry, who he claims was brought in to control him and manage the lines of Pharrell Williams and Beyoncé alongside his own.The interviewer notes a touching moment where Kanye ensured a trapped pigeon was released from a building, connecting this to his concept of freedom. This prompts Kanye to discuss his vision for creating supportive spaces for humanity, comparing modern skyscrapers to the Tower of Babel while advocating for monastery-like communities providing essential needs.The interview concludes with controversial claims about Planned Parenthood, founded by Margaret Sanger, which Kanye characterizes as engaging in eugenics against Black Americans. His final thoughts focus on his children, expressing love and protection for them and their mother, and his desire to influence others "in the name of Jesus."*There may be errors on this page.