Kanye West's Approach to Minimalism | The Minimalist Rapper

[@CKSPACE]

I'm thinking of making a series all about different minimalist lifestyles and their approaches. Who would you like to see next?

[@ob1410]

Hello CK, maybe you can go on with Steve Jobs. You already mentioned him and a lot of people know him. And as always great Video 🙂

[@justinaacorn5721]

Yes, great idea.

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

Would love to see a video about different flavors of minimalism influenced by where people live! I think there can be some really cool differences based on culture. :)

[@claudiagomez8782]

Sure, it would be great!

[@mrpowerjonny]

Yes. Something like nordic and asian minimalist design philosophies.

[@Robert-sb4kt]

Your editing is getting on another level.

[@CKSPACE]

Big thanks Robert!

[@ufowolf3448]

I didn’t even know Kayne was into minimalism. It was very interesting to learn and see how Kayne incorporates minimalism into his life. Would love to see another video like this. Although I don’t know many minimalist that could be looked at.

[@CKSPACE]

Thanks for the nice comment! I shall see which other minimalists I can work on. 🙏

[@haniahelsinki]

I loved this. Maybe you could consider turning this into a series?

[@CKSPACE]

Glad that you enjoyed it! Planning to work on that!

[@joshuaprado5279]

Agree, I'd love to see a series made out of this.

[@sarah3796]

Oh yeah I really enjoyed seeing masters in art, music, fashion that practice minimalism

[@sassysasquatch3179]

Tha fact that he is trying to change or be minimal is golden… just because ppl try to change doesn’t mean that they can do it 100%, so don’t hate on him for trying because being a celebrity and being in that kind of industry, we know it’s going to be tough for him to change 100%. Applauds for trying Kanye and don’t give up!

[@noblepolygon8694]

Even though I don't agree with him on a lot of stuff, I understand why he's the way he is.

[@taylorchin-quee4721]

I loved that you exposed us to different people's perspectives on minimalism, so refreshing!

[@Zooanimalmon]

I see you took a different approach this time. I like it 😎👍🏾

[@Zooanimalmon]

Third!

[@CKSPACE]

Glad you enjoyed it Ian! Big thanks!

[@jedwhassell]

Hey brother. I wanted to leave you with this message regarding your channel. I discovered you at the start of lockdown here in the UK. Your channel is incredible and so unique. You are one of the very few channels i check for new uploads. For what ever reason, KZbin are treating you poorly. You deserve way more views than you are getting. Especially with 78K subscribers. I truly hope you are doing well and continue to make great videos. Thanks for your work, Jed.

[@atastyspamwich]

"When I see branding, I see insecurity"

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

Well there's a video I never expected... but I loved it 😀 But oh boy, those basins, talk about taking it all the way..

[@justinaacorn5721]

Interesting video as I do enjoy the minimalist ideology. Personally I feel Kanye cannot be a minimalist by virtue of owning numerous homes and cars, possessions etc. The minimalist home is like an ode to minimalism in itself though, the aesthetic is spot on. Different people translate minimalism greatly; one person possesses the essential items which can be fitted into one travel bag and another owns a whole house that is functional and tidy with no excess. What is true minimalism?

[@CKSPACE]

Interesting and well put.

[@justinaacorn5721]

@@CKSPACE Thank you. I believe that minimalism improves lives and encourages growth. I enjoy your videos. 👌🏿

[@cayniner]

Agreed. So hard to see him as a minimalist as he mentions excess a hell lot in his music. Dark Twisted Fantasy is all about excess (even him being self-aware in the track So Appalled).

[@toplobster1040]

This was very interesting. Thank you for making this video!

[@joyphelps968]

It's a great morning to wake to your video! I truly enjoyed this.

[@CKSPACE]

Good morning! Thanks for the support Joy!🙏

[@DayJones]

Please do more videos like this, ah, I was so enamored on your process of exploring Kanye West. I vote to make this a series, a breakdown of Artist and their minimalistic qualities, or lack there of if they self proclaim themselves as a minimalist.

[@OfficialWimpydoll]

I agree with you, Cheng. Minimalist living depends on how we incorporate this philosophy into our lives. ❤️ I am glad to know this about Kanye. A different perspective. I would love to see something like 'Minimalist movie list' or something like that. 😅 Idk if that even exists aside from The Minimalist documentaries.

[@EdwardRicketts1]

Her (Joaquin Phoenix) is a good place to start... I think I would put it in that category.

[@OfficialWimpydoll]

@@EdwardRicketts1 I love that film ❤️

[@saltysicky5567]

I love this video! So cool to learn about Kanye's link to minimalism. I've been a fan of his for years but never realized his connection was so deep.

[@bearpancakes]

It's nice to see another perspective. I really like your videos!

[@judylloyd7901]

I love the minimalist aesthetic, as well as enjoying owning less. I think Kanye West loves the minimalist aesthetic without *actually* owning less. 🤪

[@otto7556]

I would have never expected a video like this especially because you left the fashion stuff long ago. But I really enjoy it would like to see more videos like this

[@reedrichards8677]

Would love to see more like this!

[@iristhehooman]

WOW. This is mind blowing as someone who doesn't care much about Kanye West. I do feel some of the professional photos of his house makes it look super sterile. It's a very different perspective speaking about brands as buying security, love the analogy! And I love the crocs looking shoe.

[@storm95o0]

I can relate on the consumerism and then when KW mention about the branding and stuff. All those ‘branded’ things, labelling and comparing until the point triggered my insecurities towards what people think about me. I hate it.

[@judithreul8755]

I absolutely love your editing style! As always, the video was really interesting

[@luzperras728]

Very interesting and insightful - I didn't even know Kayne West claimed to be a minimalist. Overall, great video!

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

Honestly, as wold as Ye is about most things, I empathize with him a lot. I think he only got weird and lost because of his mom passing away. It was clearly a major turning point in his life. If minimalism is helping him center, I'm happy for him. I hope he continues to benefit from it. I think it's kinda cool that he's moved towards a more ascetic, simple style.

[@omkarmore190]

everyone is hypocrite. period. we change as per time but most importantly as per our convenience!

[@ottitudes]

clicked on the video kinda reluctantly, 'cause Kanye, egh. however you did a great work at reviewing his aproach to minimalism. tbh, didn't even know he was a minimalist! :))

[@Theboardpage]

Very cool Video idea - keep it up bro, love your content!

[@Devananta-Rafiq]

Thanks for the video. After Margiela vid, I never expect you would make Kanye vid tbh. People misunderstood him so much sometime it hurts.

[@jarthebigcat]

Loved it my friend, keep it up.

[@mindofgabe]

I had no idea what that album cover meant until this video. So cool that you got into a minimal rapper. Came here from your “you are too busy to watch this” video. Gonna listen to that minimalist Kanye album now. Another great video 👏🏻

[@Letukile]

Kanye is a minimalist. That doesn't mean he must pretend to be poor. He is a much neeeded inspiration for rich folk who just follow trends due to peer and lifestyle pressure. Every income bracket has frugal peeps, minimalists, shopaholics and hoarders. I'm pleased to see his evolution from trying to fit into labels to just being clothed

[@dashago1314]

Hello. I watch your videos from Kiev (Ukraine). Minimalism has become very popular here too. Thank you for the interesting videos and this topic)

[@CKSPACE]

Awesome, thank you! Glad that you liked it!

[@Blaq-ish]

You have this superb way of explaining minimalism

[@maxf.8999]

kanye gotta be one of the most misunderstood humans alive, most people think a of controversial rapper with a big ego when they hear his name

[@emmysparrow5109]

He is! Great vid ❤

[@gingerz2202]

I’m getting into minimalism I already started it’s so refreshing so far

[@WendySnootles]

I love this, looking forward to a series.

[@carmela6514]

this gave me goosebumps, great video looking forward for more I really love your channel

[@natashafrazier9120]

Your videos are always a learning tool and an inspiration. I think minimalism is personal. I’m a little biased though because I lean more toward essentialism minimalism and I think having excessive items like lots of clothes regardless off minimal colors like in his closet and a huge building of a house consuming more utilities and so forth in his case (no offense) doesn’t really portray a minimalist lifestyle. It looks basically more like minimal aesthetics.

[@prashraymishra8009]

Hey bro, I like to thank you for your videos as they have been instrumental in changing my way of life, I am a writer and discovered you 6 months ago, and your work has changed me. Keep going, keep moving forward.

[@jfdezo]

I don't use to comment a lot, but I always see your videos. This caught me out of the regular path and I like it a lot! Nice editing as usual. ☺️

[@CurtisRodgerson]

Amazing video! Loving the way your channel is moving brother!

[@coda3793]

Nice video!

[@CKSPACE]

Thanks!🙏

[@tobygilbert6568]

This was fascinating and very comprehensive! Thank you for all of your hard work, research, and insight.

[@rimantasva]

Nicely done and interesting!

[@eazyjosh]

Minimalism is a process and also involves learning I believe it takes time to be a true minimalist and this applies to kanye

[@mauchi6460]

Yo the editing in this video is great! I loved it

[@josedecena3154]

Solid stuff bro! Keep it coming

[@jdanada9855]

Great video, you are really stepping up the levels, keep going

[@reedrichards8677]

this, wabi-sabi, steve jobs. i believe these are your finest videos. I would show them off in my home if I could!

[@otnielgonzalez5440]

With his new pricing at $20 per item, I think that was a very minimalist/anti-consumerist move

[@Skn.losangeles]

LOVE KANYE! THANK YOU FOR AMAZING VIDEO!

[@xcvxcvcxvxvcq]

7:20 "the album art was actually the removal of album art" Well put, I never thought of the Yeezus cover this way.

[@targaryenking8877]

I love my Rolex watch, i love my wusthof knife, i love my 3 homes in 3 different countries, i love my LV bag and BMW ;)

[@jami-leamcgregor]

I am only an Aussie- but your pronunciation was accurate for me.

[@54leonilda]

Makes sense…he is complicated and cleaner would be soothing

[@themollyrhubarb]

i was really surprised when i heard the utopia soundtrack in this video

[@rwnorris24]

Did you paint that artwork behind you? Cool.

[@gingerz2202]

Kanye is a true visionary ppl might judge him but most time he be right about stuff his house is gorgeous yes Kanye turn simply things into beautiful also solonge knowles is minimalism sort of

[@ob1410]

I See the Video I click, the good old ck space. Visable happines appears, I like your Videos made my day. :)

[@CKSPACE]

😂Back again with another ckspace video! Thanks for staying🙏

[@dannyspitzer1267]

Sorry but I can't take anything that Kanye West does seriously. But I still love your Channel

[@CKSPACE]

😂 Still appreciate it Danny! 🙏

[@dannyspitzer1267]

@@CKSPACE ✌ my friend, luv ya

[@justinaacorn5721]

Yes, I would like to see his other homes before 100% believing the minimalism.

[@ineverswag]

@@justinaacorn5721 his NY apartment designed by Claudio Silvestrin was definitely minimalist.

[@inspiredbychristlj3877]

I think that minimalism can mean quality over quantity. The style, brand or what have you, that you choose shouldn't be the factor. For example Yeezy is a brand but if that's what you want to buy as your quality item so be it. Now buying a closet full that's not minimalism.

[@AldoFelt]

Nice video. I think Kanye is 80% a minimalist. But yes I think so.

[@CKSPACE]

Fair enough! Thanks Aldo!🙏

[@eddiebaker11]

That beat is hard af

[@lavonnealexander6936]

Kanye west is the most interesting rapper alive !

[@Nabalayo]

I love this particular video !!!!!!! Kanye is a rich minimalist is what I think. He buys expensive, but fits his rich man needs. And if his expensive clothes would last me years and made ethically I’d probs buy

[@charleshurstreinvention3959]

Even though he is rich. It is a mindset. A new trend is the "minimalist lifestyle." Living by bare bones. A way to not only cut many expenses but also to save money which will grow wealth. But is this good for you? As I told my own subscribers, I contend that instead of having an existence of "minimalism," living in a shack and a sleeping bag, you should adopt the mindset instead. In other words, you don't have to deprive yourself and suffer to have the minimalist mindset which will give you money to invest. The minimalist mindset person will buy only what he needs. He won't go in the winter without a coat but will by the cheapest one that does the job--not the designer label. He won't buy a 50K car when he makes 80K a year. He'll buy the 15K Honda Civic used one and save money on a lesser car payment, insurance and gas. He doesn't go to TGI Friday's every week--he goes once a month and grills at home the other three weeks. He brings his coffee from home and doesn't spend 4 bucks twice a day at Starbucks down the street from his office. See the point? You don't have to live like a monk. The minimalist mindset just cuts down on the unnecessary. If you do this you will find that not only do financial problems disappear but you will grow a ton of assets on the side. Hope this helps someone out there---Charles

[@vickyagrima5182]

Why you stop making video plz make more videos

[@PFG321]

Great Video How many grams of cotton is your Tshirt?

[@preciousbees5721]

I wonder if this is why he wanted to go independent from contracts...

[@alecb.7696]

At best it is an aesthetic minimalism. Many multi-million dollar houses ... Of the very wealthy, although not aesthetically minimalist, I suggest Warren Buffett is more minimalist (modest house, modest car, etc. - for a multi-billionaire).

[@loutrejoueuse]

He is both a mini-maximalist and a maxi-minimalist ! 😅 Always on two sides !

[@sulochanazade376]

Bruh you forgot to link 'the wabi-sabi' video lol...

[@CKSPACE]

Haha thanks for reminding!🙏

[@Veloce-x7]

I like ur old videos🖤

[@CKSPACE]

Appreciate it!🙏

[@realliferealtalkwithbiggs777]

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[@neontomo]

I love your videos but it always weirds me out when creators don't answer their comments.

[@DaintyMercury]

Wow !! 😄😄

[@garyhynes]

If Kanye is a minimalist then I've been walking around in the nude and drying myself after a shower with towels made of air.

[@lee_minhyuk]

earlyyy

[@CKSPACE]

Thanks for being here Kim!

[@thevisualarticle]

Samuel Ross next?

[@hardloclife2491]

There is a difference in a minimalistic lifestyle/simple living vs just having a small amount of expensive stuff. The minimalistic lifestyle derives from the concept of living without worldly possessions. The early philosopher Epicurus explained it best. It is blasphemy(not in a judgmental way, just facts) to have only expensive things, switching them out for the latest expensive things, keeping a small amount of it all, and calling it “minimal living”. It’s about not having to own what you enjoy. Reaching within for your needs rather than displaying them in a physical form. Owning only what you absolutely need, not to show off for anyone else. The concept has been washed up for so many years and people are loosing the true sight in the purpose of it. Kind of melancholy I think.

[@Ikaros23]

"Minimalist design" and " frugal minimalism" is not the same. with " frugal minimalist", im talking about the amout of stuff and digital minimalism. That is a frugal minimalist is not a hoarder of stuff or digital clutter. Kanye is still a maximalist on the last part. But indeed a minimalist and wabi-sabi estetic on the first. He and his ex-wife and the " Kardashians" are as far as i can see the antitesis of the " frugal minimalist". They are the " Versace" estetics and owning MAX on all levels. My opinion is that Kanye is on the journey but to him at this part he is more about the " image" and the estetics of minimalism. I think Kanye going away from Maximalism . And minimalism is going to turn him more and more frugal, because i think he knows it is good for his mental health. This is going to be good for the planet, when more people see that there is no point in hoarding all that stuff. Im be no means against Luxury. That is expensive/high quality items. But im against hoarding items for no other purpose than owning it. On some level Luxury is better than cheap stuff because people on some level care more for them and take care of them. A person can still enjoy luxury and even the " Versace" style, but still be frugal in the amount of items and even have the " rustic" estetics. I think it`s important to see the difference here because all people are different and minimalism can have a million different "styles". But again as far as i can see Kanye is a SUPER hoarder, and i think the greed is consuming him and it is eating of his mental energy

[@justlove9750]

i love kanye,

[@thiesamkreutz7390]

Can you be a materialist minimalist? Kanye's thoughts are not clear and logical on this topic. He is using some aspects of minimalism (mainly aesthetic) to fuel his materialism. Its the classic case of the double standard (which Duchess Megan was so disliked for in England) - "I encourage you to reduce but I consume". Huge houses, massive renovations, flying in private jets...

[@ineverswag]

He does admit that he is materialistic and appreciates design. So there's definitely a conflict in his approach to minimalism.

[@chrysk.6857]

❤❤❤❤

[@bimaadityav]

Steve Jobs next🙏

[@neverforgetwhouwere]

I don’t think he encompasses what the true heart of minimalism is

[@modfus]

Jean Royère and Pierre Jeanneret were not "Minimalist" designers. Are you familiar with Royère's œuvre? - his work is very expressive mid-century Modern ....not concerned with minimalism at all. Pierre Jeanneret was a quintessential Modernist - his Chandigarh furniture was designed to be easily produced by local craftsmen from locally-sourced materials - the forms are rigid and formal but still very functional - they too are not essentially minimalist in intent.

[@creativecorner4715]

Anish kapoor ❤️

[@benfassa7566]

Jim Carrey :D

[@AliasHSW]

K went from minimalist to fubar. Bye bye says adidas

[@oneverse111]

Nothing screams minimalism than having to overpay for things to be minimal. Lol this is a whole paradox

[@cielnicolas4697]

To "slavery is a choice" on the tmz special where he "co-host" not cool ye

[@theshyone28]

" Minimalist Mansion" 😃

[@siyabongasithole4893]

It is not a shock that he is into a minimalistic lifestyle because he is literally a designer and not only for fashion. So this title is kinda demeaning

[@harmonieretrouvee8835]

Strange description of minimalism! in such a lifestyle reduced to luxury furnitures placed here and there randomly in large rooms, it rather gives an impression of spatial emptiness no photos no decorations no flowers no animals, no private areas. Maybe necessary for the psychic of a money maker like Kanye but that’s not really the ideal lifestyle that you can wish for the mental development of your children.

[@gabrielus123gabby]

sorry but i cant

[@kaeji_namitsua]

They killed Kanye!!!