Kanye West says it makes him feel sad people call him 'crazy'.
The rapper sat down with Fox News host Tucker Carlson last week to chat about loads of different topics in the wake of recent backlash over his 'White Lives Matter' T-shirt scandal.
The controversial musician told the Tucker Carlson Tonight host that, despite being in the public eye, being labelled as 'crazy' does hurt.
Advert
"They keep on using the 'Oh he's crazy, he's crazy' thing. And it hurts my feelings when people say that," the 45-year-old rapper said.
"It hurts my feelings that people can ask, 'Hey, are you OK?'"
West and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian have previously been open about his bi-polar disorder.
Advert
Kardashian admitted in a 2019 interview with Vogue that West opts not to take medication to regulate his manic and depressive episodes.
Kanye has recently been going on a social media tirade, where he's been posting text message exchanges, bizarre statements and attacks on certain people.
It all seemingly kicked off after he debuted the controversial White Lives Matter top at Paris Fashion Week where he was showcasing season nine of his Yeezy clothing line.
The 45-year-old's attire sparked mass outrage online, with Jaden Smith - son of actor Will Smith - even tweeting he removed himself from the fashion show after seeing Ye's attire.
Ye has since had social media spats with Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Gigi Hadid, Khloe Kardashian, Mark Zuckerberg, fashion editor Gabriella Karefa, Hailey Bieber, Justin Bieber, and Boosie Badazz.
Advert
West has since had his Twitter and Instagram restricted after his recent outbursts.
In his interview with Carlson, West doubled down on his 'White Lives Matter' shirts.
"I do certain things from a feeling, I just channel the energy. It just feels right. It's using a gut instinct, a connection with God, and just brilliance," West explained of the creative choice.
He also recounted his father's reaction to the shirt.
"You know, my dad is an educated ex-Black Panther, and he put in a text to me today, he said, 'White Lives Matter. Ha ha ha ha ha'," West said.
Advert
"And I said, 'I thought the shirt was a funny shirt.
"I thought the idea of me wearing it was funny.'
"And I said, 'Dad, why do you think it was funny?' He said, 'Just a Black man stating the obvious.'"
Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Kanye West, Mental Health
Rachel Lang