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Kanye West and John Legend used to be tight — real brothers in the music world. But things have changed a lot recently. In a recent interview, John Legend opened up about how sad it is to see Kanye now, especially after all the controversies and strange behavior Ye has shown lately. Legend talked about how Kanye was full of creativity and hope back in the early 2000s, when John was one of the first artists signed to Kanye’s GOOD Music label. But after Kanye’s mother, Donda, died in 2007, things started to shift. Legend said it’s hard to watch the person Kanye has become, though he also said outsiders shouldn’t be too quick to psychoanalyze him.
Not long after Legend’s comments, Kanye fired back with a cryptic social media post: “At this point I got disciples or rivals.” It felt like a sharp message, distancing himself from old friends and critics alike.
Their fallout mirrors Kanye’s recent troubles — losing partnerships with big brands like Adidas and Gap due to his antisemitic remarks, and public drama involving his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, who’s reportedly working hard behind the scenes to protect their kids and manage the situation.
Kanye’s latest online rants have shocked many — praising Adolf Hitler and making disturbing comments on domestic violence, which caused widespread backlash.
What was once a creative brotherhood has now dissolved into bitterness and distance. John Legend’s words reveal a deep sadness for their broken friendship and the drastic changes in Kanye’s life. While Kanye’s world becomes more isolated and controversial, Legend’s heartfelt remarks remind us of a man who used to inspire many — but now seems lost in his own turmoil.