Kanye West Critiques JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar in Controversial Interview

In a provocative interview with DJ Akademiks, Kanye West, dressed in a black KKK robe, launched a series of attacks on fellow artists, including Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian. West criticized Jay-Z for not supporting him during personal struggles and claimed that Jay-Z profits more from his music catalog than he does. He also expressed regret over having children with Kardashian, stating that he did not want to have kids with her after only a couple of months of their relationship. Throughout the hour-long conversation, West labeled Kendrick's work as derivative of his own and expressed support for Drake, claiming he is a better artist than Kendrick. His comments further aggravated tensions within the hip-hop community, with many taking issue with his inflammatory remarks and controversial attire. The interview adds to West's recent pattern of controversial public statements and actions.