"April Fools?": Internet pokes fun at Kanye West as he claims Will Smith is his "biggest inspirations"

Kanye West is the internet's version of a catchy song. No matter how many times he fades into the ever-changing social media feed, he just keeps coming back for an encore. A recent wild buzz hit the internet when Kanye West recently claimed that Will Smith is his 'biggest inspiration.'

Fans and netizens are taking hilarious digs at this buzz, and the social media hilarity has just begun!

A netizen (@whited45895/X) wrote,

While some netizens took this seriously, others internally reacted with a straight "hell no," suspecting his claim as nothing other than an April Fool's prank. For those blissfully unaware, Kanye is not just another hip-hop artist; he is a pop-cultural phenomenon. He has ventured into multiple domains, starting from fashion (Yeezy, anyone?) to taking the cake and the bakery in the controversial statements department.

On the other hand of this buzz, we have none other than Will Smith. Speaking of controversies, he doesn't stray far (the infamous Oscars ordeal, anyone?). He has found a deep interest in the world of hip-hop, especially in rapping. Not to mention, the actor-turned-rapper (as a side quest) boasts four Grammys to his name. While Smith is no stranger to this game, imagining Kanye West giving him a show-end credit is just unexpected.

Did Will Smith wake up to this buzz and scream, "Wait, what?" Well, we don't know.

If we know one thing for sure, it is that even for someone like Kanye, who is a pro at throwing curveballs, this declaration was not seen coming. As netizens check their bingo card for 2025, they may also wonder if Will Smith will reply back with a hip-hop version of Men in Black (MIB) as a gesture of gratitude.

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"April Fools?": Internet pokes fun at Kanye West as he claims Will Smith is his "biggest inspirations"

A netizen (/X) commented,

This social media user (@MikeH1099 /X) wrote,

"Bro did not say the baddest actress"

Another X user (@maplefritos /X) posted,

"Ye why you always gotta choose violence bro? Baddest actress"

This X commenter (@DCreyke /X) expressed,

"You’d be better off admiring just about anyone else."

This netizen (@agent_kujan /X) shared,

"April Fools!"

Another X user (@jessejensen69/ wrote this,

"His music also slaps"

One last (@ethanoffdabench /X) before we sign off,

"Dissing j cole but praising Will Smith"

While it remains unclear if Kanye pulled a prank or declared an honest admiration, fans had a good chuckle on the April Fools’ Week. After all, netizens always take internet buzz with a pinch of skepticism. One thing is undeniable: when it comes to 'Ye' West, one statement from him is enough to kickstart an entire flood of pop cultural hilarity!

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