TMZ Kanye Interview About Yandhi And Trump
TMZ Interviews Kanye West about why Yandhi didn't release, and also why he supports Trump and wears the MAGA Hat. Kanye goes on to say that he just didn't finish Yandhi so it will come out later. Kanye also says he is inspired by Trump which is why he likes him and that the reason he wears the MAGA hat is because he doesn't like that people tell him he isn't supposed to.
Long Summary
Kanye West Talks About Recent Issues and Plans in 2018 Interview
In an 2018 interview with TMZ, Kanye West talked about several big topics people were discussing. He started by explaining what happened when he was on the SNL (Saturday Night Live). Some people thought he was bullied by the SNL staff or its boss, Lorne Michaels, for wearing a "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) hat. But West said that wasn't true. He said the pressure and "bullying" actually came from people close to him who didn't like the hat. He explained that wearing the hat was his way of using his freedom of speech in the U.S., pointing out he has the right to think and feel what he wants without being forced.
Why He Wore the MAGA Hat and His Politics
West explained more about why he wore the MAGA hat. He connected it to standing up for himself and taking back symbols, like how hip-hop music sometimes takes words seen as negative and makes them positive. He knew the hat was linked to President Donald Trump, but he said that for him, it was mostly about showing he couldn't be controlled or "bullied," not just about agreeing with everything Trump stood for. He said he supported the current President because he was an American. He used the First Amendment (the right to free speech) to back up his right to wear the hat, even when people told him about the bad things they
thought it meant.
Explaining His Comments on the 13th Amendment
A lot of the interview was about West explaining things he had said earlier about the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution (the amendment that ended slavery). He took back the word "abolish," saying he used the wrong word. He said "amend" (which means to change) was what he really meant. Mentioning advice from his friend GLC, West criticized the part of the amendment that says slavery is okay as punishment for a crime. He argued this created a problem that led to too many people being put in prison, like a new kind of forced work, which hurt the Black community more. He mentioned that over two million Black people were in prison, often for non-violent crimes or their first mistake. He connected this to bigger problems like fewer chances to make money and unfair treatment over time. West said changes to the Constitution should be discussed by smart people from different backgrounds, not just by famous people with opinions.
Plans for Chicago and His Album Yandhi
West also talked about putting effort back into his hometown of Chicago. He explained his plans to use his creativity and business ideas to help the city. He mentioned meeting important people like Michael Sachs (who worked for the mayor), Ken Griffin (a billionaire), the head of Chicago Public Schools, and the president of Chicago State University, where his mother, Dr. Donda West, used to work. His plans included opening a Donda office in an old warehouse and helping Chicago State University get more students and update classes. He also mentioned talking with community leaders like Big U and businessman Dan Gilbert about ways to help neighborhoods and lower violence, focusing on making things locally to create jobs. At the same time, West announced his album Yandhi would be delayed from the original release date, 9-29-18. He explained he needed more time to record in Africa to capture a certain "energy" and sounds from nature. The new release date was set for November 23rd that year.
His Views on Life and Looking Ahead
Throughout the talk, West shared some of his bigger ideas about life. He talked about acting out of "love" instead of "fear," how "energy" is important, and his belief that people can grow and change, including politicians like Donald Trump. He said it was important to keep talking, even when people disagree, and mentioned he wanted to talk with people like Colin Kaepernick at the White House. West also thought about how Black people's support for political parties changed over time, suggesting that smart people should discuss why they went from mostly supporting Republicans (like Abraham Lincoln's party) to mostly supporting Democrats. He ended the interview by confirming he was serious about his plans and his unique way of dealing with fame and making art.
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Event Date: October 4, 2018
