Kanye West, the controversial rapper and fashion designer, got into an argument with a fan this week after they urged him to return to his roots and “be the old Ye.”
A fan named Tyg Savage took to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday (January 23) to share screenshots of a heated exchange he had with Ye after the rapper jumped into his direct messages.
The conversation started when Tyg Savage commented on one of Ye's posts, saying: "We miss the old Ye. Please go back to your roots."
Ye, who recently changed his legal name from Kanye West to Ye, did not appreciate the comment and decided to confront the fan directly.
He replied: "Who is we? Speak for yourself. I am Ye. I have always been Ye. I have evolved and grown. You should too."
Tyg Savage, who claimed to be a longtime fan of Ye, tried to explain his point of view, saying: "I respect your evolution, but I miss the old Ye who made soulful music and spoke the truth. The Ye who inspired me and millions of others. The Ye who was not afraid to be himself."
Ye, who has been known for his erratic behavior and controversial statements, did not accept the fan's explanation and accused him of being a hater and a follower.
He said: "You don't respect my evolution, you just want me to stay the same and fit your expectations. You don't miss the old Ye, you miss the old you. You are a hater and a follower. You don't know me. You don't know yourself."
The fan, who was shocked and hurt by Ye's response, tried to end the conversation on a positive note, saying: "I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm not a hater or a follower. I'm a fan who loves your music and wants you to be happy. I hope you find peace and happiness. God bless you."
Ye, who did not seem to appreciate the fan's apology and blessing, ended the conversation with a sarcastic remark, saying: "Thank you for your fake love and fake prayers. God bless you too."
The fan then shared the screenshots of the conversation on his Instagram Stories, saying: "This is how Ye treats his fans. I'm done with him. He is not the same person anymore. He is lost and needs help."
The screenshots quickly went viral and sparked a debate among Ye's fans and critics, who had mixed reactions to the exchange.
Some fans defended Ye and praised him for being honest and authentic, while others criticized him for being rude and arrogant.
Some fans sympathized with Tyg Savage and agreed with him that Ye had changed for the worse, while others blamed him for being disrespectful and ungrateful.
Some fans expressed their concern and sadness for Ye and hoped that he would find his way back, while others expressed their disappointment and anger for Ye and wished that he would leave the music industry.
The news article also caught the attention of some celebrities and media outlets, who commented on the incident and shared their opinions on Ye and his fan.
Ye himself did not comment on the news article or the screenshots, and continued to post on his social media accounts as usual.
