Kanye West fires back after John Legend calls his behavior ‘sad’: ‘I have disciples or enemies’

Once hailed as one of hip-hop’s most dynamic duos, Kanye West and John Legend have reached a new low in their fractured relationship. What began as a creative partnership steeped in mutual admiration has morphed into open estrangement, marked by sharp words and bitter reflections.John Legend, in a recent interview with The Times, opened up about his long and complicated history with West, expressing sorrow over what he believes is a dramatic shift in Kanye’s personality. Legend who was among the first to sign with Kanye’s GOOD Music label in the early 2000s, recalled Ye’s early days as a visionary brimming with energy and artistic innovation. “He had such hope and drive,” Legend said. “It’s difficult to watch the way things have turned out.”Legend didn’t shy away from addressing Kanye’s recent controversies, from antisemitic statements to online rants. He noted that much of Kanye’s erratic behavior appeared to intensify following the tragic loss of his mother in 2007. “There was a clear change after that,” Legend admitted, though he cautioned against making psychological judgments.Kanye, now known as Ye, didn’t mention Legend directly but seemed to issue a pointed response via social media writing, “At this point I got disciples or rivals.” The post, brief but cutting was widely interpreted as a reaction to Legend’s comments. The statement reinforced Ye’s growing detachment from those who once supported him, framing his world in increasingly black-and-white terms.The unraveling of Kanye’s friendship with Legend mirrors the broader collapse of his public standing. Following a wave of backlash due to offensive comments and controversial posts, including disturbing praise for Adolf Hitler and remarks about domestic violence, Ye has been dropped by major brands.According to the above-stated portal, the ripple effects have extended into his personal life as well. Sources close to Kim Kardashian revealed she is working with legal advisors to distance herself and protect their children amid Ye’s increasingly alarming behavior.The collapse of Kanye and Legend’s bond is not just a celebrity feud—it marks the end of a creative brotherhood that helped define early-2000s music. What was once a friendship grounded in shared ambition and artistic synergy has been swallowed by ideological divides and personal turmoil.