Celebrities Who Can't Stand Kanye West - Part 2
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00:00 I showed people that I understand how to make perfect.
00:03 When you go to work, it's a challenge.
00:05 Celebrities who can't stand Kanye West, part two.
00:09 Taylor Swift.
00:10 The resurfacing of the feud between rap mogul Kanye and pop sensation Taylor might have startled some.
00:16 This duo, despite West's infamous interruption of Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV VMAs, had seemingly reconciled.
00:23 Yo Taylor, I'm really happy for you, I'm gonna let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time.
00:30 They were frequently spotted dining together and Swift even presented West with a Video Vanguard Award at the 2015 VMAs.
00:36 However, the apparent harmony was disrupted in 2016 when Kim K, West's ex, released a phone call in which Swift seemed to approve lyrics in West's song "Famous" that she had publicly disclaimed.
00:48 Uh, I made her famous.
00:51 Is that uh, is, is, is...
00:53 Oh, did she say that?
00:54 Yes, it might have happened.
00:55 Swift addressed this incident in a 2019 Rolling Stone interview expressing her exasperation over her tumultuous relationship with West.
01:02 She stated that the public didn't even understand the sequence of events that ignited her anger.
01:06 Particularly West's derogatory reference to her in "Famous".
01:09 I feel like me and Taylor might still have s***, why I made that b**** famous.
01:14 Swift emphasized that their discord wasn't solely built on this phone call or a song, but a succession of incidents.
01:19 Given the circumstances, it wouldn't be shocking if Swift and West permanently severed their ties.
01:24 I want to make things. I want to be able to make things.
01:27 Soulja Boy, renowned artist Kanye West has a history of postponing album releases, often attributed to last minute tweaks, which sometimes include removing guest artists' vocals.
01:37 A notable instance of this occurred during the production of West's 2021 album "Donda" where Soulja Boy's feature on the track "Remote Control" was unexpectedly omitted.
01:46 Soulja Boy previously recorded a verse to the song "Remote Control" that was on the album.
01:50 His verse didn't make the cut. Of course he was not too happy about that.
01:53 Soulja expressed his frustration on social media feeling deceived by West's lack of transparency.
01:58 He accused West of cowardice in an interview with TMZ implying that West used his label as a cover up for Soulja's removal.
02:05 Especially after Soulja publicly expressed his disappointment.
02:08 He even taunted West on Twitter saying he had been with West's ex Kim Kardashian first and challenged West to a duel.
02:14 Considering West's known behavior, perhaps Soulja should have waited to hear his contribution in the final album before assuming his inclusion in "Donda".
02:20 West's perfectionism and attention to detail is well documented and has been praised by many as a key factor in his success.
02:27 However, this trait can also be seen as a double edged sword causing friction with collaborators and leading to delays in project releases.
02:33 And finally, J. Cole.
02:35 The dynamic relationship between rappers J. Cole and Kanye is intriguingly enigmatic.
02:43 While never engaging in a public dispute, the underlying tension between the two was seemingly evident.
02:48 J. Cole expressed his criticism of West and his music in his 2016 release "False Prophet".
02:53 However, in 2018 it seemed as if the pair had reconciled their differences following a phone conversation which West documented in a now deleted tweet captioned "We Got Love" as reported by Billboard.
03:03 Despite this, J. Cole was not pleased with West's public display, expressing his disapproval in a conversation with radio host Angie Martinez.
03:10 He felt that West had exploited his name for social media traction and to maintain his public image, a move he found insincere, J. Cole confronted West, who subsequently apologized.
03:20 J. Cole was left with the impression of being used as a pawn by West.
03:23 The motive behind West's screenshot post remains unclear, but the two seem to have at least achieved a civil interaction demonstrated by their shared attendance at the NBA All-Star Game in 2020.
03:33 The relationship between the two artists continues to fascinate fans, with many looking for any signs of collaboration or renewed tension.
03:40 The dynamic between J. Cole and Kanye is just one example of the complex relationships that often exist within the music industry.
03:46 Artists are known for being competitive as they strive for recognition and success, but at the same time, they also share a camaraderie and pressures that come with being in the public eye.
03:55 This can lead to a complicated mix of emotions as seen in the relationship between J. Cole and Kanye West.
04:00 But that is all for today, thank you for watching.