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Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ye Slams Kendrick Lamar for Being on Playboi Carti's New Album: ‘I Don't Like [His] Music'
While fans are savoring Playboi Carti's long-awaited release, MUSIC, one artist isn't necessarily too fond of the new album. On Friday morning (March 14), Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) shared his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's heavy involvement on Carti's 30-track effort. 'I DON'T LIKE KENDRICK LAMARS MUSIC,' an exacerbated Ye posted on X. 'HE RAPS VERY GOOD BUT I DIDNT NEED TO HEAR HIM ON CARTI ALBUM.' More from Billboard Playboi Carti Finally Drops New Album 'I Am Music': Stream It Now Watch Gene Simmons Hilariously Take Over a Los Angeles Weather Report & Deliver a Chaotic Forecast Jay Rock Arrested For Felony Gun Possession in Los Angeles Billboard reached out to Playboi Carti and Kendrick Lamar's reps for comment. Ye's targeted post of Lamar comes a month after he said that the Compton rapper was the only one who could beat him in a rap battle. 'If you rap against Kendrick, you will lose,' Ye said during his interview with Justin LaBoy on The Download. 'This man does this. You know, in Street Fighter, you get Chun-Li, you get a certain kick, and no matter what, you can't beat that thing?' Continued Ye, who has faced ongoing backlash for his hate speech: 'If you rap against Kendrick Lamar, like Joe Budden said, 'Never rap against Kendrick Lamar.' If you rap against Kendrick Lamar, it's a difficult task, but perhaps it's something … I'm a psycho genius, so you know, it could be.' Carti's colossal release includes three Lamar appearances. The newly formed tandem teamed up on 'Good Credit,' 'Mojo Jojo' and the Ye-produced song 'Backdoor.' For Carti, MUSIC marks his return after a five-year layoff after his seminal 2020 album Whole Lotta Red debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with 100,000 equivalent album units, marking his first-ever chart-topper. Aside from K. Dot's trio of assists, MUSIC features a stacked lineup of hip-hop heavyweights including Future, Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Lil Uzi Vert and more. Fans experienced delays after a promised midnight release from the self-proclaimed King Vamp. After missing out on the initial 12 a.m. ET drop, Cardi vowed the album would come out at 3 a.m. ET, but it arrived closer to 4. For Carti, MUSIC, is shaping up to be a well-timed release. He'll quickly get the ball rolling with his headlining performance at Rolling Loud California this weekend. Shortly after, Carti will embark on a stadium tour with The Weeknd, where he'll serve as his opener. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kim Kardashian sheds light on Kanye divorce amid recent antisemitic acts
NEW YORK — Kim Kardashian made rare comments about her difficult, and very public, divorce from Kanye West, surfacing a week after the rapper's latest antisemitic outburst. The 44-year-old reality star opens up about the demise of the marriage, which lasted from 2014 until 2021, in the Feb. 13 episode of 'The Kardashians.' Kardashian shared that 'the hardest part' of a devolving relationship is 'when you don't foresee something happening that really changes a person's personality and then they're not the same person and you can't ever get that person back, but you can't live with the new person.' The Skims founder, who shares four children with the rapper now legally known as Ye, filed for divorce in early 2021. Their divorce was finalized in late 2022. He promptly married Yeezy architectural designer (and Kardashian lookalike) Bianca Censori in January 2023. 'It's tougher when you don't want your marriage to end off of personal reasons but circumstances that force your marriage to end,' Kardashian said in a confessional. 'When you weren't planning on that and that's not really the outcome you want but there's no other option, I think it makes it harder to get over.' The episode comes on the heels of 47-year-old Ye's latest antisemitic screed, which began the evening of Feb. 6 and lasted into the late morning hours of Feb. 7. In the rant, Ye declared himself a Nazi, and praised Hitler as well as referring to himself as 'Yaydolf Yitler.' He also used homophobic slurs, dubbed slavery 'a choice.' He has also been sued by a Jewish employee for allegedly bullying Jewish staffers. At the time Kardashian and West's relationship was falling apart, he was losing favor after repeated antisemitic and racism rants. Many attributed the volatility with West's struggle with bipolar disorder, though last week, between the Grammys stunt and X outburst, he told 'The Download' podcast that he has been rediagnosed with autism, not bipolar disorder. This week, West doubled down on his bigotry by selling swastika T-shirts on a now-defunct Shopify website.
Daily Tribune
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Kanye West's account on X goes dark after hate-filled rant
Kanye West's account on X has been deactivated after a days-long rant on the platform that included vitriolic, anti-Semitic outbursts. It was not immediately clear if the artist and entrepreneur, who legally changed his name to Ye, deactivated the account himself or if X took it down. 'I'm logging out of Twitter. I appreciate Elon for allowing me to vent. It has been very cathartic to use the world as a sounding board,' he wrote in his final post, referring to the owner of X, Elon Musk. It's a familiar pattern for Ye, 47, who is now in the headlines as often for his provocative, often hate-filled rants as he is for his music. The rapper has been locked out of social media platforms in the past, notably when he was banned from X for nearly eight months for violating rules barring incitement to violence. Ye's most recent missives included comments in support of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is imprisoned on sex trafficking charges. He repeatedly referred to himself as a 'Nazi.' He also referred to the stunt he pulled at the Grammys last week with wife Bianca Censori, who appeared virtually nude on the red carpet ahead of the awards gala. X did not immediately respond to a request for comment. For years, Ye has spoken openly about struggles with bipolar disorder. He recently said on 'The Download' podcast that he in fact has an autism diagnosis.
Express Tribune
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kanye West leaves X
Kanye West's account on X has been deactivated after a days-long rant on the platform that included vitriolic, anti-Semitic outbursts, reported AFP. It was not immediately clear if the artist and entrepreneur, who legally changed his name to Ye, deactivated the account himself or if X took it down. "I'm logging out of Twitter. I appreciate Elon for allowing me to vent. It has been very cathartic to use the world as a sounding board. It was like an Ayahuasca trip," he wrote in his final post, referring to the owner of X, Elon Musk. "As a final goodbye, Ye concluded, "Love all of you who gave me your energy and attention. To we connect again [sic]. Good afternoon and goodnight." It's a familiar pattern for Ye, 47, who is now in the headlines as often for his provocative, often hate-filled rants as he is for his music. The rapper has been locked out of social media platforms in the past, notably when he was banned from X for nearly eight months for violating rules barring incitement to violence. On Friday many of his posts centred on the Jewish community, featuring messages such as "I love Hitler" and "I'm a Nazi", as reported by Sky News. Additionally, Ye's most recent missives also included comments in support of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is imprisoned on sex trafficking charges. Following the posts, Ye's account had a "sensitive content warning" added to it. Before leaving the platform, the rapper also referred to the stunt he pulled at the Grammys last week with his wife Bianca Censori, who appeared virtually nude on the red carpet ahead of the awards gala. X did not immediately respond to a request for comment. For years, Ye has spoken openly about his struggles with bipolar disorder. He recently said on The Download podcast that he in fact has an autism diagnosis.
CBC
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Kanye West suggests autism explains his 'episodes.' Advocates say that's harmful — and false
WARNING: This story contains antisemitic language. If you assume it doesn't need to be said outright that autism does not cause antisemitic behaviours, the current news cycle could suggest otherwise. Last month, after billionaire Elon Musk was criticized for his Nazi-like hand gesture at U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration, many of his supporters suggested the salute was a " socially awkward autistic man's wave" or that he was simply expressing his emotions. And now Kanye West, the musical artist whose reputation plummeted in recent years due to his antisemitic statements and controversial actions, revealed this week that he's been diagnosed with autism — and suggested it's behind some of his erratic behaviour. West, who now goes by Ye, told podcaster Justin Laboy that he was previously misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder, a mental health disorder characterized by extreme mood swings. But that his wife, model Bianca Censori, encouraged him to see a new doctor. "I went to this doctor.… My wife took me to do that because she said, 'Something about your personality doesn't feel like it's bipolar, I've seen bipolar before.' ... And I've come to find that it's really a case of autism that I have," Ye said in the Feb. 4 episode of The Download. "Autism takes you to a Rain Man thing," he added, referencing the 1988 film starring Dustin Hoffman that's been repeatedly criticized for its stereotypical portrayal. "And that's my problem. When fans tell me to do my album a certain way. I'll do it the opposite way." He went on to reference the 2018 controversy over his MAGA hat, explaining, "you're like, 'Aw man I'm gonna wear this Trump hat, because I like Trump in general', and when people tell you not to do it, you just get on that one point." Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological condition that affects the way the brain functions and results in difficulties with communication and social interaction. It's also associated with restricted and repetitive behaviours, interests or activities. But as several advocates have told CBC News, what autism doesn't do is affect your belief system or moral code. Every autistic person is different, and every person — autistic or not — is a product of their environment, Anne Borden, co-founder of Autistics 4 Autistics: Self Advocacy in Canada, told CBC News. "We're not necessarily more susceptible to hateful beliefs or anything like that. It seems today that everyone is susceptible to hateful beliefs," Borden said. "If people are so out of touch that they think all autistic people are like Kanye West, then god help them." Repeated praise of Nazis Ye has a history of offensive and antisemitic comments, including repeated praise of Hitler and the Nazis. He also once suggested slavery was a choice and called the COVID vaccine "the mark of the beast." In October 2022, he was criticized for wearing a "White Lives Matter" T-shirt at his Paris Fashion Week show and tweeted threats to Jewish people. Later that month, the Balenciaga fashion house cut ties with Ye and he lost the lucrative partnership with Adidas that helped catapult him to billionaire status over his remarks. In late 2023, Ye went on an antisemitic rant in Las Vegas while promoting his album Vultures. In the rant, he made insidious insinuations about Jewish influence and compared himself to Jesus Christ and Adolf Hitler. On the podcast this week, Ye suggested autism was behind some of his behaviours. "A lot of what was sending me into those episodes... the constant feeling of being out of control, spun me out of control," he said. "It's so difficult for them, because this is like a grown man – you can't take control of his bank account, you can't control what I'm saying on Twitter," Ye said, referencing how his behaviour affected his loved ones. In a written statement to CBC News, a spokesperson at the Autism Society of America said they cannot comment on individual diagnoses, but recognize the influence public figures have in shaping perceptions of autism. "No single experience defines the autism community. It is essential that conversations about autism reflect this diversity and avoid reinforcing harmful stereotypes or misconceptions," the spokesperson said. They reiterated that while autism shapes how you perceive and engage with the world, it does not define your views or beliefs. "Autistic individuals, like all people, have diverse personalities, values, and life experiences. Suggesting that autism is inherently linked to hate speech or harmful ideologies is not only inaccurate, but also contributes to stigma and misunderstanding." WATCH | Spike in ADHD diagnoses: Adult ADHD prescriptions spike in Canada, especially with young women 3 months ago Duration 2:19 ADHD medication prescriptions in Canada have more than doubled between 2019 and 2023, with the rates highest among young women, but some doctors worry about over-diagnosis. 'Toxic autism politics' Ye's statements about his diagnosis come during what observers have noted is a time of heightened harmful discourse about autism in the U.S.. The Independent criticized Trump's second administration for what it calls "toxic autism politics," including beliefs about vaccines. For instance, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who hopes to be Trump's health secretary, has repeatedly promoted a false and scientifically de-bunked theory that vaccines cause autism. And ahead of Kennedy's confirmation hearing, Trump said "something is really wrong" with the autism rates in the U.S. Meanwhile, Musk has repeatedly referred to himself as having Asperger's syndrome, the term for a diagnosis that's no longer used in the medical community and has since been folded into the broader category of autism spectrum disorder. He's been accused by some autism advocates of promoting what's known as "Aspie supremacy," a term coined by disability rights activists for the problematic idea that some autistic people are superior to others and neurotypical people. In Canada, in 2019, about one in 50 of Canadians aged one to 17 had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to the Government of Canada. Diagnoses have been climbing in recent years, due in part to broader definitions. For decades, the diagnosis was given only to kids with severe problems communicating or socializing and those with unusual, repetitive behaviours. As for Ye's diagnosis, Kingston, Ont., author Julie M. Green, who writes The Autistic Mom on Substack, told CBC News she worries about the public perception of autism, and that people will equate offensive beliefs and hate speech with being autistic. "We do not wish to be tarnished with that brush," said Green. "It's a shame because as a marginalized community, we need positive role models more than ever, and celebrities are in a position to do so much good." The difference between disability, and excuse This Thursday and Friday, Ye posted a series of statements on X to his 34 million followers that were homophobic, antisemitic, misogynistic and racist in nature. Included among the many all-caps posts, he wrote that he doesn't trust Jewish people, "I'm racist," and "I love Hitler. Now what, bitches." Borden encouraged people to use their critical thinking skills about whether someone is making excuses for their behaviour based on their disability, or if the behaviour is possibly related to the disability. "They should understand enough about autism to understand what might be a behavioural reaction to stimuli versus a moral stance or a belief system," she said.
