Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has once again sparked controversy—this time, it is aimed at fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar. The 47-year-old artist made public remarks against Lamar’s role in Carti’s upcoming album, although he once praised the Compton rapper for his skill.
Kanye Unhappy with Kendrick’s Feature on Carti’s Album
Playboi Carti revealed the lineup for his upcoming album, which brought excitement to his audience base. The artist Kanye West proved to be unenthusiastic regarding the artist lineup. According to X (formerly Twitter), Kanye expressed his dislike by making it known that he would not listen to Kendrick Lamar‘s contributions to the upcoming album.
“I don’t like Kendrick Lamar’s music. He raps very good, but I didn’t need to hear him on Carti Album,” West posted.
The unexpected criticism came as a surprise to many, considering Kanye West had recently praised Lamar’s skills.
A Change of Heart? Kanye Previously Praised Lamar’s Talent
Just last month, Kanye West had a very different take on Kendrick Lamar’s abilities. Speaking to Billboard, the Runaway rapper openly admitted that Kendrick was one of the few artists who could defeat him in a rap battle.
“If you rap against Kendrick, you will lose. This man does this,” he said. “You know, in Street Fighter, you get Chun-Li, you get a certain kick, and no matter what, you can’t beat that thing?”
His recent remarks against Lamar now seem contradictory, leaving fans puzzled about his sudden change in opinion.
Kanye Sparks Further Controversy with Antisemitic Stunt
The public is focusing on his comments about Kendrick Lamar, but Kanye West currently deals with strong criticism regarding another recent scandal. The rapper recently unveiled a new clothing product at his official website that includes a swastika logo placed on the chest of a plain white T-shirt.
People around the internet strongly disapproved of his offensive design, which highlights his known antisemitic actions. Through several provocative statements and unfounded gestures, Kanye consistently generates negative public attention, which prompts disdainful reactions from his audience base, along with famous personas and corporate sponsors.
Final Thoughts
Kanye West sparked renewed criticism about the mercurial nature of his opinions while he generated unexpected public sentiments through his recent statements about Kendrick Lamar. His comments about Kendrick Lamar’s work do not reveal his reasons for criticism because he could base them on personal matters or creative conflicts. One undeniable fact remains that Kanye West manages to stay at the center of controversies within the music world.
