Famed for courting controversy with unique aplomb, Kanye West, is anything but predictable. The rapper, who is married to reality television star, Kim Kardashian, has had what appears to be another public breakdown in recent months.
It all began when West returned to Twitter and proceeded to post a series of tweets which ranged from being philosophical or political in tone, to downright nonsensical.
After endorsing Donald Trump, and urging his followers to do things like "break the normal" and "remove worry" from their lives, the 41-year-old incited mass criticism when he said that 400 years of slavery was "a choice" in an interview with TMZ.
"When you hear about slavery for 400 years [...] For 400 years? That sounds like a choice," he stated. "You was there for 400 years and it’s all of y’all. It’s like we’re mentally in prison. I like the word prison because slavery goes too direct to the idea of blacks. Slavery is to blacks as the Holocaust is to Jews. Prison is something that unites as one race, blacks and whites, that we’re the human race."
Now, TMZ reports that Kim Kardashian was forced to rush her husband to hospital on Sunday.
Kim, who has three children with West, transported him to West Hills Hospital in the San Fernando Valley because he had caught the flu. The publication alleges that the rapper's condition kept deteriorating until medical intervention was deemed necessary.
West was admitted for a short time before he was allowed to return home to rest and recover. An insider has confirmed that the 41-year-old was taken to "see a doctor for antibiotics" and that he is "home resting now." [[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/BkNajzClyyO/?taken-by=kimkardashian]]
West had tweeted about having a sinus headache earlier this month. "I had a sinus headache on a flight once and I got a f*****g cat scan after because it was so bad," he wrote. He later added, "Whenever you're feeling down bored irritated or disgruntled just say...thank god I don't have a sinus headache... they feel like the episode of black mirror when the bee went into the guys ear..."
Famed for courting controversy with unique aplomb, Kanye West is anything but predictable. The rapper, who is married to reality television star and pop culture phenomenon, Kim Kardashian, recently attracted press attention after returning to Twitter to post a slew of tweets which ranged from being political in tone to downright bizarre.
After lending his support to Donald Trump, and repeatedly urging his followers to "break the normal" and "remove worry", the 40-year-old incited mass vitriol after saying that 400 years of slavery was "a choice" in a TMZ interview.
"When you hear about slavery for 400 years," he said. “For 400 years? That sounds like a choice. You was there for 400 years and it’s all of y’all. It’s like we’re mentally in prison. I like the word prison because slavery goes too direct to the idea of blacks. Slavery is to blacks as the Holocaust is to Jews. Prison is something that unites as one race, blacks and whites, that we’re the human race."
Now, while much less incendiary, West has got the internet up in arms once more - only this time, it's to do with his sartorial choices. The rapper, who boasts his own fashion line, committed the ultimate fashion sin at 2 Chainz's wedding: wearing socks and slides.
From the legs up, West looked amazing in his shirtless, Louis Vuitton mint green double breasted suit, which he accessorised with two gold chains. But, from the waist down, the father-of-three looked very much, well, like a father-of-three.
Now, these aren't any usual slides, of course - they're Yeezy velcro slides - and West has debuted them on his social media before too.
In other news, West recently opened up about his relationship with Jay Z. "I was hurt about them not coming to the wedding," he said while speaking to Charlamagne Tha God on iHeartRadio's The Breakfast Club. "I understand they were going through some things, but if it's family, you're not going to miss a wedding."
While Beyoncé and Jay-Z never attended Kanye and Kim's nuptials, Beyoncé did share a photo of Kimye and North to Instagram to wish the couple well on their new journey. "Wishing you a lifetime of unconditional love. God bless your beautiful family," the 36-year-old captioned the image.
The Carters also apparently failed to lend their support to the Kardashian-Wests at another crucial moment. After Kim was the victim of an armed robbery in Paris, Beyoncé and Jay-Z didn't check in to see how their friends were doing. While on stage during his Saint Pablo tour, Kanye addressed Jay-Z directly.
"Don’t call me after the robbery and say ‘how you feelin?’ You wanna know how I’m feelin? Come by the house," he told a packed crowd at his Seattle concert. "Bring the kids by the house. Like we’re brothers. Let’s sit down."
Kim Kardashian has issued a statement on Kanye West's mental health.
The reality television star took to her Instagram Stories today (Wednesday, 22nd July) to call for "compassion" and "empathy", as she discussed her husband's bipolar disorder. The follows the rapper posting a slew of tweets that prompted widespread concern.
"As many of you know, Kanye has bi-polar [sic] disorder. Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand," Kim wrote.
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"I've never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye's right to privacy when it comes to his health. But today, I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health," the mother-of-four continued.
"Those that understand mental illness or even compulsive behavior know that the family is powerless unless the member is a minor. People who are unaware or far removed from this experience can be judgmental and not understand that the individual themselves have to engage in the process of getting help no matter how hard family and friends try."
While the 39-year-old noted that she "understands" that Kanye is "subject to criticism because he is a public figure and his actions at times can cause strong opinions and emotions," she added: "He is a brilliant but complicated person who on top of the pressures of being an artist and a black man, who experienced the painful loss of his mother, has to deal with the pressure and isolation that is heightened by his bi-polar disorder. Those who are close with Kanye know his heart and understand his words some times do not align with his intentions."
The 43-year-old rapper took to Twitter on Wednesday morning (July 22) to assert that he's been wanting to end his marriage to the reality television star wife since she met with Meek Mill to discuss prison reform around November of 2018, in a slew of now-deleted tweets.
“MJ told you about Tommy before they killed him Kim saved my daughters life in the name of Jesus It’s Gods choice only I will live for my children Kris I’m in Cody if your not planning another one of your children’s playboy shoots [sic],” he wrote.
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"They tried to fly in with 2 doctors to 51/50 me I been trying to get divorced since Kim met with Meek at the Warldolf for ‘prison reform’ I got 200 more to go This my lady tweet of the night … Kris Jong-Un Lil baby my favorite rapper but won’t do a song wit me [sic],” the rapper continued.
He then went onto assert: "Meek is my man and was respectful That’s my dog Kim was out of line I’m worth 5 billion dollars and more than that through Christ But ya’ll ain’t listen to MJ and now ya’ll believe them??? [sic]"
“Kriss and Kim put out a statement without my approval … that’s not what a wife should do White supremacy [sic],” Kanye added.
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Earlier this week, Kanye alleged that Kim Kardashian tried to get a doctor to "lock" him up after he spoke about how the couple considered an abortion while expecting their first child, North West. These tweets have also since been deleted.
The rapper, who says he is running for the 2020 presidential candidacy, told a crowd in South Carolina on Sunday that a message from God convinced him to keep the baby, who was born in 2013.
West, who has been open about his bipolar disorder diagnosis, took to Twitter on Monday evening to claim that his reality television star wife attempted to bring a doctor to his ranch in Wyoming. He even compared the situation to Jordan Peele's 2017 horror film, Get Out, which sees disturbing psychological tricks used on Daniel Kaluuya's character.
"Everybody knows the movie get out is about me," he wrote in one of the deleted tweets. He went onto to demand that Kim and his mother-in-law, Kris Jenner, "call me now".
"I put my life on my God that Norths mom would never photograph her doing playboy and that’s on God I’m at the ranch ... come and get me," he continued.
West alleged that Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, "looked at me like I was crazy," when he told her about the deal to sell his Yeezy fashion line through Gap stores.
He also shared a photo of himself with his four children, in a tweet that has not been removed.
This comes a day after an event in North Charleston, South Carolina, where Kanye spoke about his presidential bid.
Per The Evening Standard, the 43-year-old wore a protective vest during the event and had "2020" shaved into his head. He suggested giving struggling mothers one million dollars to discourage abortions.
However, last week it emerged that the Yeezy designer missed the deadline to appear on the presidential ballot in South Carolina. He did not submit a petition of 10,000 signatures by noon local time on Monday and would therefore not appear on the ballot, a state official said, per the publication.
South Carolina State Election Commission spokesman Chris Whitmire stated: "The deadline has passed for any candidate to submit a petition for the November 3, 2020, General Election. Kanye West did not submit a petition."
Kim Kardashian has opened up about a serious diagnosis, which she appeared to attribute to her ex-husband Kanye West.
Kim and Kanye's marriage, once seen as a high-profile power union, became increasingly strained in the public eye. Behind the lavish appearances and viral moments, the couple reportedly faced frequent disagreements and emotional distance.
Kanye’s mental health struggles, including his bipolar disorder diagnosis, played a significant role, with Kim speaking publicly about the difficulty of supporting him while protecting their family.
Their differing lifestyles and growing tensions eventually led Kim to file for divorce in 2021, citing irreconcilable differences. Their relationship sadly highlighted the challenges of maintaining a healthy marriage under constant public scrutiny.
Kanye West with his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. Credit: Marc Piasecki/Getty
Now, Kim has revealed that during a routine MRI scan, doctors discovered what she described as a “little aneurysm” in her brain - and she has attributed this to her difficult marriage.
She shared the news on the season seven premiere of The Kardashians while speaking with her sister Kourtney Kardashian. “They found a little aneurysm,” Kim said, to which Kourtney responded: “Whoa.” The moment was followed by scenes showing Kim being rolled into an MRI machine as images of her brain appeared on a monitor.
Later, Kim broke down in a phone call, asking: “Why the f**k is this happening?” The emotional moment came as she reflected on years of personal stress. According to health authorities, a brain aneurysm is a ballooning of a blood vessel in the brain. If it ruptures, it can lead to life-threatening bleeding. Unruptured aneurysms are usually monitored over time instead of being treated immediately.
Kim recently revealed that during a routine MRI scan, doctors discovered what she described as a “little aneurysm” in her brain. Credit: Hulu. Credit: Hulu
She links the aneurysm to stress from her marriage and divorce
Kim said doctors connected the aneurysm to the intense stress surrounding her relationship with Kanye West. The pair were married in 2014 and finalized their divorce in 2022. They share four children: North (12), Saint (9), Chicago (7), and Psalm (6).
In the episode, Kim opened up about the emotional burden of their relationship, admitting: “I’m happy it’s over.” In a confessional, she added, “People think that I have the luxury of walking away. My ex will be in my life no matter what. We have four kids together.”
Her wider history of health challenges
This diagnosis adds to a list of health issues Kim has faced publicly. In 2022, she said that a rapid 16-pound weight loss to fit into Marilyn Monroe’s dress for the Met Gala triggered a psoriasis flare-up, which then developed into psoriatic arthritis. She has also experienced placenta accreta, a condition during pregnancy that can cause heavy bleeding, during the births of her daughter North and son Saint.
Though Kim has not said whether she’ll undergo further treatment, small, unruptured aneurysms are often managed with monitoring rather than immediate surgery. Her openness about her health continues to resonate with fans and raise awareness of often-overlooked medical issues.
You know, Kanye West is one of those guys who just can't help putting his foot in his mouth. Seriously, it feels like every other week the rapper has managed to accidentally land himself in hot water through some social faux pas or controversial comment. If you want an example, then just look at his well-publicized endorsement of President Donald Trump - a move which outraged a number of African-Americans who accused Ye of being an Uncle Tom.
However, none of that comes close to the backlash he received as a result of his misinformed comments about slavery. In a May 2018 interview on TMZ, Kanye proclaimed that he thought slavery was a "choice," saying: "When you hear about slavery for 400 years... for 400 years? That sounds like a choice."
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After many people condemned this statement, Kanye took to Twitter to defend his words, stating: "Of course I know that slaves did not get shackled and put on a boat by free will. My point is for us to have stayed in that position even though the numbers were on our side means that we were mentally enslaved ... The reason why I brought up the 400 years point is because we can't be mentally imprisoned for another 400 years. We need free thought now. Even the statement was an example of free thought. It was just an idea. Once again I am being attacked for presenting new ideas."
Now Kanye's spouse Kim Kardashian has opened up about her own feelings during the whole slavery debacle in a recent interview. Commenting on the incident, Kim stated: "When I saw the clip, I was like, OK. I rushed home. I was hysterically crying. So I go home, he’s totally fine ... He loves being ramped up," she added. "He’s like, ‘I feel powerful when I’m ramped up, like, I don’t want to be, like, so suppressed. Like, yeah, I say crazy sh*t, but I’ve always said crazy sh*t. But that’s why I’m Kanye.'"
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She added: "I also know that they’re gonna write a headline, and people are gonna assume that that’s exactly what you meant. … That, as a wife, is really frustrating to see the media take everything and run with it. I obviously support him, and will always, but he likes to speak for himself and I like to speak for myself. You know, as his wife, I just have to express how I feel and have those private conversations with him and just help him better communicate what he really means to say."
It's good that Kim feels like she can stand by her partner no matter what; that's a real show of loyalty and trust right there. But seriously Kanye, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't think a bit harder about what you're going to say before you open your mouth on national TV. Come on, dude.
Here is a question for you: is Kanye West a genius or is he an idiot? It's a question that will divide the ages, with those leaning to the "Genius" side citing his many bodies of incredible music and his influence on modern culture. However, in the last few weeks, those who tend to support the "idiot" side of the argument have been given plenty of ammo from Yeezy himself.
It would be safe to say that in the build-up to his latest album "Ye", Kanye has set about trying to divide the world through his bizarre tweets, outlandish claims and divisive opinions. Whether it's informing us that he's "nice at ping pong" or talking about the "Dragon Energy" that he and Donald Trump share, as well as saying that he admires the president, Kanye has left plenty of fans and social commentators scratching their head.
However, while some of the tweets were laughable and easily dismissed as "Ye being Ye," some comments were simply unforgivable.
Appearing on TMZ, Kanye proclaimed that he thought slavery was a "choice," saying: "When you hear about slavery for 400 years... for 400 years? That sounds like a choice."
The comment did go down well with anyone, let alone the most staunch of Yeezy fans - who couldn't find it in themselves to defend the words of their idol. However, on Twitter, one woman continued to stand by her husband's side. Kim Kardashian West - Kanye's wife - has had to protect her husband on many occasions, but she admits that the slavery comment was one step too far for her.
In an interview with ET at the CFDA Fashion Awards, Kardashian West said: "Did I scream about it? Did I cry about it? Did I fight about it? Yeah."
West alludes to the drama in a track on his new album, in which he raps: "My wife callin', screamin', say, 'We 'bout to lose it all!' / Had to calm her down 'cause she couldn't breathe / Told her she could leave me now, but she wouldn't leave."
Kardashian West said the song, Wouldn't Leave, was the last one that he played to her.
"That's not stuff we put on social media, but we have those moments that that was the one song that he didn't really play for me until last minute, so I heard that last minute and it meant a lot to me," she added.
While The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star wasn't pleased with Kanye's comments, she did say that her husband is "the most genuine person".
She said: "He might say things that might get misinterpreted and people don't see the context behind it, but I always know his heart, so I'm glad that it was really well-received."
The mother-of-three added that she feels that her rapper husband can often be misunderstood by others. "I know what he really means when he says something and I know people will too at some point," she said.
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