Kanye West, also known as Ye, recently made headlines after his interview with DJ Akademiks surfaced online. The discussion touched on various controversial topics, including his ongoing custody battle with Kim Kardashian, disputes with fellow artists, and his provocative fashion choices. As expected, the interview got a lot of attention.
Defending Ye, the interviewer said on his X account, @AkademiksTV:
"They’re trying to tell you Ye lost his mind and that he sounds crazy but maybe it’s everyone else whose lost their way."
West made several controversial statements about Kardashian, calling her a "white woman" who has "ownership" of their children. His remarks extended beyond their personal dispute.
Top 3 revelations from Kanye West's interview with DJ Akademiks
Kanye West expresses frustration over custody agreement
One of the key themes during Kanye West's interview is frustration about his kids and his custody agreement with former wife Kim Kardashian. He expressed concerns about his parental rights, claiming that he does not own his children's names or likeness.
Despite the legal joint custody arrangement, Ye questioned whether he had any say in their lives, especially with reports suggesting that Kim is seeking sole custody. The rapper voiced his disapproval of North West’s potential collaboration with Playboi Carti and criticized Kim for allegedly permitting it without his consent.
Controversial Fashion Choice and Public Image
Ye arrived at the interview wearing an outfit resembling a Ku Klux Klan-inspired hood. He admitted that he had not yet worn the ensemble in public, fearing it might lead to hospitalization or further public scrutiny.
Ongoing Feuds with Industry Peers
Throughout the interview, Ye addressed multiple ongoing disputes with industry peers, including Jay-Z, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Playboi Carti.
Kanye West said:
“One thing is, Drake is a million times better than Kendrick and a million times more important. What Future has done, [Young] Thug, Drake, culturally — that s**t last year, I could barely sit through that s**t. That s**t was insane, bro. Had Lucian Grainge, Universal, Drake lawsuit s**t written all over it."
He added:
“At the end of the day, all this s**t I’m saying – Jim Jones, Kendrick, all these celebrities – the funny thing is, we’re all in the same boat.”
Future of Ye’s Music
Despite his dominance in music for decades, the interview surprisingly contained little discussion about Ye’s upcoming projects. The release of his short film, Bully, was briefly mentioned, with the rapper acknowledging that he intentionally leaked it. It's still very much up in the air if this project will make it out on streaming services. With his focus shifting toward personal and legal battles, fans are left wondering what’s next for Ye musically.
Kanye West is a popular rapper with a global fan base. His comments on custody, personal relationships, and the music industry have once again positioned him at the center of public debate.

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