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Kanye West Walks Out of Piers Morgan Interview After Social Media Dispute

The rapper, now legally known as Ye, exited the interview after clashing over his X follower count and avoiding questions on antisemitic remarks.

Piers Morgan (L) attends The TRIC Awards at 8 Northumberland Avenue on September 15, 2021 in London, England. Kanye West (R) attends the Balenciaga Spring 2023 Fashion Show at the New York Stock Exchange on May 22, 2022 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Kanye West abruptly ended his appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored after a disagreement over the number of followers he has on X, formerly Twitter.
  • The interview lasted just over three minutes, with West accusing Morgan of being patronizing and refusing to address questions about his antisemitic rhetoric.
  • Piers Morgan criticized West's behavior, calling him a 'sniveling little coward' and challenging him to return for a proper interview.
  • West's companion, influencer Sneako, remained briefly but avoided addressing the controversy, dismissing questions about West's antisemitic comments as 'funny.'
  • West later suggested on X that he is open to a future interview, but Morgan responded by emphasizing the need for accountability in such a conversation.