Kanye Skipped Trump Inauguration Over Apology Ask, Hot Takes Kendrick vs. Drake
Kanye West
Trump team wanted another apology…
So, I skipped the Inauguration
Published on February 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM (PST).
Play video content
TMZ.com
Kanye West
says he was planning to attend Donald Trump‘s inauguration, until he was asked to write a second apology for his past antisemitic comments.Ye explained his absence from Trump’s big day during a Grammys after-party with
Justin LaBoy … saying he felt like he was being censored, and joking about not knowing the term “antisemitic. “Kanye makes the comments on Justin’s popular podcast … the episode hasn’t been released yet, but the interview was played at the party and TMZ obtained video from inside the shindig … showing Ye proudly watching the clip.
Play video content
TMZ.com
Ye and Justin also talked about the
Kendrick Lamarand Drake beef … with Kanye declaring Kendrick’s winning.Drake got some love from Kanye, though … Yeezy compares Drizzy to
Steph Curryand credits Drake for making a long-term impact on music. Kanye says Kendrick’s elevating rap’s frequency — and explains why he’s the only one who can beat Kendrick in a rap battle.
Play video content
TMZ.com
With
The Game,Will.i.am , John Monopoly and Jim Jonesby his side, Kanye grabbed the mic and told the party Justin is the culture’s Joe Rogan … hyping up LaBoy’s “The Download” podcast.Ye also announced his new album “Bully” is set to be released on June 15 … coinciding with his daughter
North West‘s birthday.
