Kanye West v/s Ye: Online memes erupt as fans compares musician's current and previous names after his X rants

The internet is having a field day with Kanye West, who has officially become a case study in identity issues, or at least Ye has. Fans have been quick to distinguish between the artist's "Kanye West" and "Ye" personas since Ye, who is now officially known as Ye, went on an infamous antisemitic rampage on X. Fans are struggling with the notion that Kanye and Ye could simply be two very different persons, whether it is expressed through memes or heated discourse on Twitter. The overall vibes were summed up in one tweet that said,

"Kanye West waking up and seeing all the damage done by Ye."

It's evident from the number of memes on the internet that Kanye vs. Ye is going to be an affair to remember.

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Fans hilariously debate Kanye West’s transformation into Ye after his latest X meltdown

The meme-verse didn’t take long to turn this identity debate into a full-blown internet spectacle. Fans, reflecting on Kanye's musical genius versus his more erratic “Ye” days, have used humor to cope with the chaos. One viral tweet captured the essence, tweeting,

“Kanye West >>> Ye,” with a meme of the classic Spider-Man under "Kanye West" and the black-suited, chaotic Spider-Man under "Ye."

A tweet that truly sums up how Kanye’s followers are feeling comes with a clip of William Dafoe as Green Goblin pleading,

"How Kanye be talking to Ye," as if even the older version of Kanye is begging the current Ye to reconsider his choices.

The comparisons didn’t stop there, with another user chiming in,

“This is the modern-day Marshall Mathers versus Slim Shady,” drawing a parallel to another infamous split persona in music history.

The final nail in the coffin for some fans came when Kanye deactivated his X account—surely an attempt to stop the Ye madness? One user joked,

“Surely that was Kanye that just deactivated the Twitter right,” hinting that perhaps the sensible Kanye has finally wrestled back control from Ye.

However, for many, the sad truth remains:

“The old Kanye is sadly done I’m afraid.”

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The story behind Ye: A name change and social media meltdowns

When Kanye West formally changed his name in 2021, his transition into "Ye" became official. Citing the Bible and the word's universality, he asserted that "Ye" had spiritual meaning in addition to being an abbreviated form of his first name. His social media presence has been far more explosive than his music, which has received mixed reviews under the new name.

Some of Kanye's heated moments have resulted from his frequent usage of his X account to express his uncensored opinions. Ye has drawn a lot of criticism for tweeting and deleting messages over the previous several years that ranged from political opinions to antisemitic rants. His X account was terminated as a result of his most recent meltdown, a decision that many saw as a long-overdue moment of intervention.

The name change to "Ye" signifies more than simply a change in identity; it has become a cultural identifier for his more unpredictable behavior, even though his antisemitic remarks have caused significant backlash, including being banned from many social media networks. The "old Kanye," the musical prodigy behind "College Dropout" and "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," has been a source of optimism for fans. However, that prospect appears to float more away with every fresh outburst under the Ye persona.