The death of his mother ruined him IMO. Every issue he has had can be traced back to that. I could play armchair therapist all day but I won't because I obviously know nothing about his personal life and I am dumb lol. But that would be a devastating loss to anyone (particularly how she died) and you have to wonder whether he received the care that he needed from those around him in order to move past that loss. Again I'm just speculating, and it is pretty rude for me to do so I know, but sometimes he just looks so alone and tormented, and I don't think his hatred for the media and their invasiveness is the sole cause. Also I think a "lack of empathy" I've seen mentioned a couple times in here isn't warranted IMO. Many, many people suffer from mental health issues but they are not automatically supportive of Donald Trump/Bill Cosby. This one is on him; again IMO. (Sorry, I'm just typing/venting - I don't have anyone in my life I can talk to about Kanye!)
It doesn't mean much to say "I won't play armchair therapist" when you do just that in your first sentence lol
Also worried about Kanye, I hope he can get the help he needs because he definitely seems to be struggling right now.
Just listened to some of the vids/clips that are floating around and wow, worse than I thought they would be. Kinda regret my lame post above This man genuinely means a lot to me as an artist, and seeing him like this is upsetting. also, this is cool to see:
Yea, dude needs to take some time off. Maybe what Rhymefest said was right, that he's just not in a good place.
Just got a call that it's cancelled tonight. Refund has been issued for tonight and the November 3rd show.
This was a long-ass tour. My show (Oct. 1) seemed like forever ago and that was like 5 weeks after the tour started. Most bands/artists only tour for a month or so at a time. He's going on almost 3 months. That has got to take a brutal tolling on your mind and body.
He's been struggling a lot in the past year just judging by previous tweets/events of the robbery, not to mention the tour. Can't defend anything that he's saying and I hope he gets better. Shame to watch this happen, the media is having a field day shitting on him.
Tour cancellation confirmed Kanye West Cancels All Remaining Saint Pablo Tour Dates | Pitchfork Hope Kanye gets in a better place now that he has some time off.
Bummed about missing what I'm sure would have been a great NYE show, but it's for the best. Hope he can get the help he needs.