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Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kanye West reacts to "CUCK" album leak, denies track UNCLE is about wife Bianca Censori
Kanye West has voiced his frustration after tracks from his unreleased album CUCK were leaked online. Taking to X, the 47-year-old artist accused unidentified individuals of stealing and uploading the project, writing, 'Somebody got a drive and threw it on YouTube and said this is CUCK.' Somebody got a drive and threw it on YouTube and said this is CUCK What I love about getting blocked on DSPs and having songs leaked and shows cancelled is… It proves everything I'm saying and why I'm saying — ye (@kanyewest) May 19, 2025 According to AllHipHop, the album leak surfaced first on Discord before spreading to YouTube, where it was later removed. The unauthorised drop reportedly included a full version of CUCK and unheard songs titled Diddy Free and Free My Kids. Among the tracks circulated was UNCLE, which sparked speculation due to its alleged connection to Kanye's wife, Bianca Censori. Addressing the rumours directly, West stated, 'UNCLE is not on CUCK and is not about my wife.' The song was said to tell a story of a woman involved in sex work following abuse, but West firmly denied any link to Censori. UNCLE is not on CUCK and is not about my wife — ye (@kanyewest) May 19, 2025 In addition to responding to the leak, West continues to tease his upcoming film project WW3, which has been in development for several months.
Express Tribune
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kanye West defends Yeezy Swastika shirts following return to social media
Kanye West has reignited controversy after returning to X (formerly Twitter), following a self-imposed hiatus. The rapper, known for past online outbursts, had previously gone silent after facing backlash for his recent actions. However, he has now resumed posting, openly mocking business partners who distanced themselves from his decision to produce Yeezy shirts featuring a Swastika. West initially deactivated his social media accounts after announcing the controversial shirt design, leading some to believe he had reconsidered. However, his absence was short-lived. Upon returning to X, he defended the design saying he has had the idea involving the "intriguing" symbol for "over 8 years" and criticized companies for refusing to collaborate, posting, 'No one seems to wanna produce me wittle t-shirt,' followed by a laughing emoji. In another post he boasted, "I am the bag". I AM THE BAG — ye (@kanyewest) February 17, 2025 IVE HAD MY SWASTIKA T SHIRT IDEA FOR OVER 8 YEARS IT WAS SO INTRIGUING TO ME THAT A SYMBOL HAD SO MUCH PROGRAMING IN IT — ye (@kanyewest) February 18, 2025 No one seems to wanna produce me wittle t shirt 😅 — ye (@kanyewest) February 17, 2025 His Swastika-themed merchandise was swiftly removed from Shopify, which issued a statement clarifying that the design violated its platform rules. 'All merchants are responsible for adhering to our policies,' Shopify stated. 'This merchant failed to comply with our terms, leading to their removal.' West addressed this in his latest round of tweets saying, "I hate Shopify and I always have". West's former spokesperson, Milo Yiannopoulos, had claimed the rapper deactivated his X account as part of a temporary break. However, reports suggest the controversy also impacted his personal life. Rumors indicate that West's wife, Bianca Censori, is considering a divorce, allegedly due to ongoing scandals. While no formal separation has been announced, multiple sources speculate that the Swastika controversy may have been a breaking point in their relationship.
Express Tribune
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
All the Wild Tweets From Kanye West's Unhinged X Rant, Accuses Elon Musk of 'Stealing His Nazi Swag'
Kanye West has ignited fresh controversy with a shocking X (formerly Twitter) rant, where he declared "dominion" over his wife Bianca Censori, made antisemitic statements, and accused Elon Musk of 'stealing his Nazi swag.' The 47-year-old rapper, known for his erratic outbursts, sent social media into a frenzy with his disturbing posts on February 7, 2025. West's tirade followed his highly publicized appearance at the 2025 Grammy Awards with 30-year-old Australian model Bianca Censori, who made headlines for her revealing red carpet outfit. Addressing speculation about his influence over his wife's fashion choices, Ye asserted his dominance, writing: "I HAVE DOMINION OVER MY WIFE. THIS AIN'T NO WOKE A FEMINIST S***. SHE'S WITH A BILLIONAIRE, WHY WOULD SHE LISTEN TO ANY OF YOU DUMB*** BROKE B*****. PEOPLE SAY THE RED CARPET LOOK WAS HER DECISION. YES I DON'T MAKE HER DO NOTHING. SHE DOESN'T WANT TO, BUT SHE DEFINITELY WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO IT WITHOUT MY APPROVAL." I HAVE DOMINION OVER MY WIFE THIS AINT NO WOKE AS FEMINIST SHIT SHES WITH A BILLIONAIRE WHY WOULD SHE LISTEN TO ANY OF YOU DUMB ASS BROKE BITCHES PEOPLE SAY THE RED CARPET LOOK WAS HER DECISION YES I DONT MAKE HER DO NOTHING SHE DOESNT WANT TO BUT SHE DEFINITELY… — ye (@kanyewest) His troubling remarks continued with blatantly antisemitic comments, where he refused to apologize for past statements and doubled down on his rhetoric. "I'm racist. Stereotypes exist for a reason and they all be true," Ye posted, before launching into a furious tirade: IM RACIST STEREO TYPES EXIST FOR A REASON AND THEY ALL BE TRUE — ye (@kanyewest) "I'M NEVER APOLOGIZING FOR MY JEWISH COMMENTS I CAN SAY WHATEVER THE FK I WANNA SAY FOREVER. WHERE'S MY F*ING APOLOGY FOR FREEZING MY ACCOUNTS SUCK MY DI**. HOWS THAT FOR AN APOLOGY." IM BUYING TWO MAYBACHS TOMORROW IMA MAKE THE JEWISH PERSON WHOS SELLING IT TO ME READ ALL THESE TWEETS AND I BET YOU YOU SEE ME WHIPPING MAYBACHS — ye (@kanyewest) He continued: "BE CLEAR YOU JEWISH N*AS DON'T RUN ME NO MORE. THIS IS A FREE COUNTRY AND THIS IS MY FREE OPINION YOU ABORT BLACK CHILDREN FOR STEM CELLS ABORTION IS MURDER AND ITS PUSHED ONTO THE BLACK AND LATINO COMMUNITIES." Ye even acknowledged his Jewish acquaintances but stated outright that he does not trust them. "ANY JEWISH PERSON THAT DOES BUSINESS WITH ME NEEDS TO KNOW I DON'T LIKE OR TRUST ANY JEWISH PERSON AND THIS IS COMPLETELY SOBER WITH NO HENNESY. SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS ARE JEWISH AND I DON'T TRUST ANY OF THEM." I LOVE WHEN JEWISH PEOPLE COME TO ME AND SAY THEY CANT WORK WITH ME ANYMORE ITS MY FAV — ye (@kanyewest) Adding to the chaos, Elon Musk—whom Ye has had a rocky friendship with—became the target of one of his bizarre accusations. "ELON STOLE MY NAZI SWAG AT THE INAUGURATION YOOOO MY GUY GET YOUR OWN THIRD RALE," Ye posted. ELON STOLE MY NAZI SWAG AT THE INAUGURATION YOOOO MY GUY GET YOUR OWN THIRD RALE — ye (@kanyewest) The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has previously defended Kanye's freedom of speech, despite suspending his X account in the past for violating policies on hate speech. However, Musk has not yet responded to Ye's latest claim. Beyond his statements on Musk, Ye also expressed admiration for China, contrasting it with his perception of American disloyalty. "I WILL SAY NOTHING BAD OR AGAINST CHINA THEY ALWAYS SHOWED ME LOVE WHEN AMERICANS TURNED THEY BACKS ON ME CAUSE OF A RED HAT OR A T SHIRT I GET MONEY WITH CHINA I LOVE CHINA GOD HAD MY MOM BRING ME THEIR WHEN I WAS 10 FOR A REASON." I WILL SAY NOTHING BAD OR AGAINST CHINA THEY ALWAYS SHOWED ME LOVE WHEN AMERICANS TURNED THEY BACKS ON ME CAUSE OF A RED HAT OR A T SHIRT I GET MONEY WITH CHINA I LOVE CHINA GOD HAD MY MOM BRING ME THEIR WHEN I WAS 10 FOR A REASON — ye (@kanyewest) "IM A NAZI." IM A NAZI — ye (@kanyewest) "I LOVE HITLER NOW WHAT BITCHES." I LOVE HITLER NOW WHAT BITCHES — ye (@kanyewest) The reaction online has been swift, with social media users condemning Ye's inflammatory statements. While Kanye has faced widespread backlash for his past comments, his latest outburst marks one of his most extreme and alarming to date. I KNOW NIGGAS THINKING HE TALKING ALL THAT SHIT ON THE INTERNET BUT HE WONT SAY IT TO MY FACE WHY THE FUCK WOULD I EVER LET YOU TALK TO ME YOURE BROKE YOU DUMB ASS RETARDS — ye (@kanyewest)
New York Times
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Ye Says He Has Autism Rather Than Bipolar Disorder
Less than a week after his controversial appearance on the Grammy Awards red carpet, in which his wife stripped down to an entirely sheer dress, Ye, the rapper and designer formerly known as Kanye West, announced in a podcast interview that he had been diagnosed with autism. Over the past few years, Ye has frequently mentioned a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which he alluded to on the cover of his album 'ye' in 2018, with scrawled green text that read 'I hate being Bi-Polar its awesome.' On the track 'Yikes,' Ye said being bipolar was not a disability but rather a superpower. That same year, in an interview with The New York Times, he said he had been 'learning how to not be on meds.' But on an episode of 'The Download,' hosted by Justin Laboy, a former professional basketball player turned internet personality, Ye discussed his mental health and said he had been misdiagnosed. In the interview, which was released on Wednesday, he said that his wife, Bianca Censori, had challenged him to get a second opinion, and that he sought out a doctor who he said had previously worked with the singer Justin Bieber. 'Come to find out it's really a case of autism that I have,' Ye said. 'Autism takes you to a 'Rain Man' thing where you're like, I'm gonna wear this Trump hat because I just like Trump in general, and then when people tell you to not do it you just get on that one point,' he added, making reference to the 1988 film starring Dustin Hoffman as a man with autism. Messages to a representative for Ye seeking further clarity on the diagnosis were not immediately returned. In 2020, Kim Kardashian, who was then married to Ye, defended the rapper in an Instagram post after a series of erratic social media posts. In it, she attributed at least some of his actions to his diagnosis of bipolar disorder, while also mentioning his compulsive behavior. Two years later, Ye made a series of antisemitic and offensive comments that resulted in Adidas ending its longtime relationship with him and the Creative Artists Agency dropping him as a client. On social media, the reactions to this week's podcast interview, in which Ye also discussed his upcoming album, 'Bully,' and the ongoing feud between the rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake, were mixed. In comments on the podcast's Instagram account, some users praised Ye for his openness and chattered excitedly about the new album, which he said will be released later this year. Others continued to criticize him for the barely there dress he designed for Ms. Censori to wear at the Grammys. On the social media platform X, other users voiced concern for Mr. West's mental health, with many noting that diagnoses of autism and bipolar disorder do not have to be mutually exclusive.
Euronews
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Kanye West reveals he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder
Controversial rapper Kanye 'Ye' West has revealed that he has autism and believes he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2016. Ye publicly embraced the bipolar label, even calling it his 'superpower' on his album 'ye'. However, he has now refuted the diagnosis. Speaking on The Download with Justin Laboy, West revealed that his wife Bianca Censori suggested that he get re-diagnosed. 'My wife took me because she said, 'Something about your personality doesn't feel like it's bipolar, I've seen bipolar before.' And come to find out, it's really a case of autism that I have.' The US National Institute for Mental Health defines autism spectrum disorder as "a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave." Ye explained that his autism diagnosis now helps him understand his erratic behaviour. 'Autism takes you to a Rain Man thing,' he said – referencing the 1988 Oscar-winning film about a man who discovers he has a brother with autism. ''Oh man, I'ma wear this Trump hat because I like Trump in general'. And then when people tell you to not do it, you just get on that one point. And that's my problem.' He also revealed that he's since stopped taking his bipolar disorder medication as he believes it has been negatively impacting his creativity. 'I haven't taken the medication since I found out it wasn't bipolar, that it wasn't the right diagnosis. It's finding stuff that doesn't block the creativity, obviously that's what I bring to the world. It's worth the ramp-up, as long as y'all get the creativity.' Creativity would be better than the social media outbursts, controversial statements and antisemitic comments which led his then-wife Kim Kardashian to previously call for 'compassion' for his "compulsive behaviour." It remains to be seen whether those who are affected by the neurodevelopmental disorder will see Ye's statements as positive sign to encourage people to seek professional advice and not self-diagnose; or if these recent comments come off as a quick-fix excuse to legitimize highly offensive behaviour or move the spotlight away from sexual assault allegations. The autism reveal comes just days after Kanye and Censori sparked controversy on the red carpet for the 67th Grammy Awards. Censori revealed a see-through dress and appeared completely nude. Despite rumours that Censori could be facing legal action for indecent exposure, it has been reported that LAPD sources confirmed that there won't be any legal consequences from the stunt – via TMZ. This is because the Grammy Awards is a private event and no one from the show made a complaint to the police. West has since claimed that he and his wife 'beat the Grammys'.
