7 highlights from Kanye West x DJ Akademiks interview that any Ye fan should know

DJ Akademiks released his much-anticipated interview with Kanye West today, and as expected, it’s full of shocking moments. During the interview, Kanye sparked new controversy by wearing a black KKK-style outfit and a swastika necklace. Kanye's hooded black robe is something streamer Adin Ross had hinted at earlier this month. And he also talked about one of his past comments on X that many felt was particularly offensive.

Kanye West revealed that he regretted having children with Kim Kardashian.

“I didn’t wanna have children with this person after the first two months of being with her,” Kanye said. “But that wasn’t God’s plan.”

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7 highlights from Kanye West x DJ Akademiks interview

Here are seven highlights from the Kanye West x DJ Akademiks interview, according to X account 'yeunrlsd'.

1. Custody battle and Kardashian allegations

Kanye West expressed frustration over not having 50/50 custody of his kids, stating that a "white family" controls his "Black kids." He also alleged that the Kardashians are manipulative, referencing how Iggy Azalea wouldn’t allow her children near Kris Jenner.

2. Hotel stay and life threats

Ye was living at the Hotel Chateau Marmont (Room No. 56) but later left for Japan, claiming someone was threatening his life or trying to hospitalize him.

3. Carti fallout and North’s loyalty

Despite being removed from Playboi Carti’s album, Ye was only upset when Carti wanted to put his daughter North on a song. North reportedly told Ye, "If you have problems with Carti, then I have problems with Carti."

4. Music industry pressure and betrayal

Ye alleged that Ty Dolla $ign was forced to denounce him, initially agreeing to tweet, "I'm not racist, but Ye is," but later being threatened by his label. He also felt used by the rap industry, which made Carti’s betrayal hurt more.

5. UTOPIA removals and Wyoming sessions

Ye was taken off four songs from Travis Scott’s UTOPIA (Future Sounds, Delresto, God's Country, and Big Champ), all of which originated from the Wyoming sessions.

6. Diddy and double standards

Ye defended Diddy, claiming the media unfairly targets him while overlooking allegations against other artists like Playboi Carti and Kendrick Lamar.

7. World War 3 and wild possessions

Ye told Akademiks, "World War 3 in a couple of days, then I'm hitting them with the BULLY." He also carried bizarre items in his backpack, including black and white KKK outfits and a "White Lives Matter" (WLM) shirt, which he gave to AK.

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Kanye West also shared his thoughts on the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, even comparing Drake's current situation to Diddy's. He stated Drake is a million times better than Kendrick and a million times more important.