Kanye West: VH1 Driven (Full Episode)

[@theundisputed4761]

Kanye basically had the mindset of: "Fuck all y'all, I'ma live my dream and y'all can't stop me"

[@casket8530]

+Fabian Garcia *has

[@MorrisYoung]

+Cas ket No he is right its past tense had he is talking about him in the past and his mind set

[@kiely95ify]

+Morris Young He still has it.

[@pancakes9019]

thats a good mindset

[@antij1]

That's how you gotta be.

[@josephbishara4791]

This video should be played in high schools in order to teach students the true meaning of drive.

[@wolfboythecreator1614]

For real

[@s.s5933]

Facts

[@jakezlomek6192]

Haha no they would not want to tell you to drop out of school

[@yvng.kev998]

We stay hungry we devour

[@seffers4788]

Man part of me misses television like this. So cozy getting wrapped up in bed and flipping through channels and find something like this.

[@london8615]

Fr

[@tbfrmcrosstate]

💯💯💯

[@francoq477]

📠

[@noiseoffstudios1268]

You just miss being a kid bro I feel u

[@SoundsbyIvory]

"Originally he wanted to design sneakers", cmon man this guy was born to do what hes doing now.

[@theres1dent]

Born to be a douche?

[@zerocal76]

Dillon Hardwick a talented douche

[@theres1dent]

touché

[@joeolcay]

Mr. Ivory Snow true

[@AC313_]

YEEZY SUPPLY

[@AKSourGod]

Damn R.I.P. to Donda West.

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

donada west mss and kanye old

[@rdiclst6908]

Rest In Peace

[@yesDX]

Kanye died too

[@jayburnell128]

Rest in heaven

[@fbi4189]

@Lovelies Of course he hasn’t, no one is the same after that pain.

[@dejaentendu247]

To all the people that trash him everyday from the media to the public, he has worked harder than all of you and deserves everything he has. Thanks Kanye for inspiring me everyday.

[@HAUSOFSXYZ]

i agree so greatly

[@GonzoGolf]

dejaentendu247 Every great artist has mental issues, look at hendrix, cobain, joplin, lennon

[@ArjunNagarajan96]

couldn't have said it better, preach

[@Terre117]

phil lawson yup, cause Music is an ethereal experience, drug users see it through the realness and what other artists can't see cause all our minds react different to em

[@ArjunNagarajan96]

None just as good tho, he got talent like no other, with that said he could use some help, and milk.

[@bigboat8329]

this show is the most 2005 thing ever. this era was so distinctive

[@nnnnnn496]

Having supportive parents goes a very long long way for a child. Take it from someone whose parents never inspired confidence in them.

[@lndrsn]

exact same for me, my whole childhood I showed them signs of creativity and they never supported any of it and now I'm just deppressed and find it hard to start new stuff, Im getting into music production and worldbuilding but they never helped me. Im using that to fuel my inspiration although it is very tough

[@nnnnnn496]

@@lndrsn Coming from an Asian household wanting to become a writer was not the best of choice for them. Till the age of 12 they drilled studying into me sometimes even bordering on abuse. Used to go give exams with tear stains and purple marks. But never on the hand where i had to write with. Used to Protect myself with them. Remember begging my dad "please please" with folded hands stuck to a small corner. Fuck man. But I'll do what I always wanted to do. Hope you achieve your dreams my man. All the best.

[@lndrsn]

@@nnnnnn496 you too man, you been through enough its time to shine 🙏hope everything you ever wanted comes true. You a real one

[@kay-collins]

Same.

[@mostarr5131]

No excuses bruh

[@Hughmonte]

We all as men and women need great parents. Kanye was very lucky to have these molders in his life. So important to have good parents.

[@patrickmillion]

Yes💯....most don't have this...that's why he became successful like he is...cause his mother was definitely serious about his education.

[@EHN2024]

Yes indeed it makes a big difference.

[@morallita]

What do you do if you don't?

[@Hughmonte]

@@morallita I'm sorry if you were not blessed with great parents Here's a thought You love yourself anyway you can in this moment. Be patient and perhaps you can find someone to love you back. Then if you are lucky enough to have your own family do not commit the error in which you now pay the price. Be good to those new ones in your life whether children or partner. Hold gratitude for what you have even if it seems little. Nature always fills a void.

[@london8615]

so important

[@cbwavy]

Success isn't something that's given to you. You have to work very hard for it. This inspired me to get out of bed.

[@414MILboy]

LMAO

[@camxdidxthat]

Me too dawg... me to.

[@drakiebacon123]

amen

[@Ceomoney247]

agreed

[@27jerry27]

its been a while dawg u good?...

[@TrillBill]

"Don't nobody wanna hear you Rap,we just want yo beats" LMFAOOOO

[@capcapcap7701]

thats so weird. I read this comment exactly when the line hit lol

[@patrickdadon5794]

@@capcapcap7701 that happened to me too often

[@patrickmillion]

He wasn't just rapping for fun either...people underestimated him....they didn't expect him to get big off rap...cause most producers don't do too well at rapping...they can only produce beats good.

[@fireite605]

It's kinda crazy how many people rejected him. Well look at him now.

[@rdiclst6908]

He earned a right to talk shit

[@Decoy303]

That's why he relates to Jesus.

[@jonathanmontanocaicedo8510]

2021: he's a billionaire

[@kiko485]

@@rdiclst6908 Agreed. He had door after door slammed in his face for years, and look at how much of it paid off now. More people need to put respect on Kanye’s name.

[@doctorfritznoel]

That's how it works

[@lowrytv6736]

You understand why he loved his Mother so much, she wasn't just his biggest fan she was his inspiration and influence.

[@RADiANTMiNAJ1]

I love kanye so much it makes me cry. In not in a romantic way, but the way he didnt let anyone or anything keep him from his dreams. Im so inspired by this man dude, I wish I knew him to have just one convo with him. Fuck what ppl say, be what you want n do great things.

[@iamhereblossom1588]

Man, I get what you mean so much. When college dropout came out I was 12 years old and then and there I decided I wanted to be a producer just like Kanye. That's not my dream anymore for other reasons but damn he is just so inspiring. I feel connected to whatever level he's on.

[@datboybigrub]

RADiANTMiNAJ1 alot of people hate kanye and I understand why lol but he still on top of my list as one of the greatest his music and his dedication inspired me to become a God to be in charge of my life not allowing anyone to dictate my future it is in my hands only to succeed.

[@ICHOOSERIGHTEOUSNESS]

OMG!! I read this comment and was like “Wait did I comment on this video before?!” Lol! This is EXACTLY how I feel about Kanye! My EXACT thoughts and feelings!

[@sarabrowne2414]

yes me too

[@cherrybelle7956]

Me tooo I loved him since college dropout

[@angelacox7]

Kanye's success was not over night. True talent.

[@TheKondinho]

Kanye talks about all of this on 'Last Call'. Super interesting story.

[@s.s5933]

My favorite off of College Dropout

[@DAVIDDNORWOOD]

@2:19 "at the tender age of 6 she was arrested for the sit-ins, and with that in my blood i was born to be different."

[@ejfreeman7]

DAVIDDNORWOOD Exactly

[@UniversalOwl]

Kanye is still the same way he was before. He nevers takes no for an answer.

[@aclassicebee]

He’s a whole billionaire now... blessings to his parents for raising this king.. rest in power ms Donda

[@AyaxTelemonio]

I obviously thought Kanye was talented, but when i saw the art he made in college i was blown away. I doesnt matter the songs he has made, that level of vision and multitasking is GENIUS. Yes i said it, i know that word is overblown but he deserves it.

[@age-ben4910]

+AyaxTelemonio He made that art in Junior High and High School, he even won some prestigious awards!

[@ye23.]

He made amazing art as a child too. One of those art collector shows I forgot what it was but a guy was trying to sell it and it was amazing that a child was able to draw that. His daughter north has taken after him shes also gifted at art

[@jermizle1]

The way his mom said "Kanye" is so unique and amazing to me.. Man R.I.P.

[@Indi5hunnit]

This just shows success is all you.

[@jaycarter5455]

That's why you can't let nobody tell you what you can or can't do, because sometimes people don't know what they got sometimes! Mr West is a proving example of "You might get 99 no's but all u need is 1 yes!

[@cristiancarceller417]

RIP to kanyes mother She created a true legend

[@ericdixon6401]

I'm watching this with a tear in my eye and a smile on my face.

[@thevibestation5174]

Corinthians Ministries thanks for typing this

[@KeefCounty]

Kanye not hearing back from Colombia is equivalent to Jordan not making his high school bball team. Both of them failed and came back harder to be some legends. They both are the GOATs in their careers. Moral of the story is it’s not about how hard you fall, it’s about how hard you get back up. Never quit.

[@ye23.]

Wow imagine jordan not getting selected for his high school team 😂 crazy

[@iandrsaurri625]

"What drives Kanye West? Being told what he can't do. Just tell him 'you can't do that'... and watch him move."

[@DonThrilla]

When I look at the kids training today... I can tell which ones are going to do well. It's not necessarily the ones who have the most natural talent or who fall the least. Sometimes it's the kids who fall the most, and keep pulling themselves up and trying again.

[@zanay]

I needed to watch this today. I’ve been hesitant on my craft for the longest but I just needed some inspo to keep going. This was it.

[@drichdr]

Wish you the best of success i know you'll keep going✊🏾

[@lyteyearz5810]

Go be great!!!!

[@thagreatfrank3071]

This is what people don’t understand, Kayne made himself a somebody!!

[@patrickmillion]

You are so right...just like people don't understand me.

[@romanyharman9250]

kanyes mom seems the best woman, i think i miss her and god only knows how he must, god bless her

[@IzuDubs]

one of the most inspiring stories in history

[@GoodxJ]

yes!

[@wyliebees3028]

in all of history?!

[@hsjsheuud8631]

Lennart Cooks u need to hear more stories

[@vDroiiDz]

" at the tender age of 6 she was arrested for the sit ins, and with that in my blood I knew I was born to be different "

[@kyrinthomas3809]

doUbaby ! Never let me down that's a classic

[@MrDrakeulah]

At 12 he said he was gonna be a music producer/ rapper and look at him now. Hes way more than that. That's some motivating shit

[@drichdr]

Factz

[@isrialclark]

I watch this every month

[@HAUSOFSXYZ]

i watch this frequently too, very inspirational

[@TheDarksKing]

And People say he's overrated, Can't Deny His Greatness!

[@osvaldohernandez5890]

Lol Every time I see Kanye I can't stop smiling. Chicago's very own Yeezy!

[@adamboi01]

This is basically the long version of the last call outro

[@iamjamel1]

RIP Ms Donda West

[@NCxSC]

alot of ppl need to see this

[@maromaniac1330]

PLAYRANDY everyone that bashes him should see this we should all share it.

[@MatthewMoscotto]

When Kanye blew up... shiiiit.... Jayz was wearing sweaters with button ups and cabbie hats and blazers. That's how you know your successful. Just by setting the trend ....

[@DafineDesign]

& continued setting trends to this day - that can't be easy!

[@erobinson12380]

+KLAY the Cartoonist IKR Kanye got the world wanting to even dress like him...Buying his shoes and clothing line🔥 especially the shoes

[@MODERN-GAMING-IS-TRASH]

Man I remember when Kanye blew up everybodyyyy was rocking polos lol

[@James-pp7qb]

Who's here after Kanye dropped Donda

[@Edgesofnowhere008]

Me. But I already saw this when I was 15. Back again Sun

[@sdichari099]

well. I now understand why Kanye can tell everybody he's a genius

[@lillith193]

Kanye worked so hard to get to where he is now. I really hope makes it in the fashion world too. love ya kanye!

[@garo1096]

lillith193 Good news from the future, friend!

[@Chris.dlp1]

Lol it is 2021 now...he’s kind of crazy now

[@rahii]

&& that he did!!! 🥺💙

[@s.s5933]

Kanye did bro ! He's a billionaire now. Nothing stops Ye ! So inspirational !

[@andreawitt7516]

@@garo1096 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,.,mm.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..

[@LaserrSharp]

The part where he never left his room, never took showers, didn't party, didn't care about new sneakers reminds me of many of the math and physics PhD students I used to talk. It's all about discipline.

[@lefthandedmustang]

in modern times, not a single name that was dropped in this whole documentary is half as relevant as kanye in this moment around the world. I grew up in the US, now im in europe, none of these kids know who jay z is but they sure as hell know kanye

[@reactionninja5819]

"Just tell him he can't do it and watch him move" that was dope.

[@wandasapp4855]

The more rejections you get in the beginning the more success you get in the end.

[@SouthOx]

“guy had a big head"

[@PeterHiga]

Literally and metaphorically lol

[@esskayant1921]

38:58 best grammy speech ever

[@vipYEEZUS]

rip DONDA west. and KANYE WEST is a fuckin legend.

[@TheDon101277]

WOW!! Always liked KANYE but Never knew he put that 1st Album out Basically on his own. Get why Labels didnt want to do it tho. He didnt fit the Rapper mould that was about then. He Changed the Game around him. back in the day nobody would be caught wearing prep clothes or a Back Pack nevermind Skinny Jeans it was Baggy/Gangsta style that was it. He was Basically 1st person to change the face/Look of Hip-Hop. thats no small thing changing the Look of whole Culture. Rap was always about Life at the Bottom and here is Kanye Rapping about College and jesus coming from privaliged background. RESPECT KANYE (DRIVEN IA AN UNDERSTATEMENT)

[@edwordturner8484]

Man...I needed that before I begin to push my 1st album....Lets go Lord!

[@ALOSANGELESBULL93]

Let's do it bruh! I'm working on my first legit legit album!

[@edwordturner8484]

Luis Cuevas already...im rootin for u bro!

[@nnnnnn496]

@@ALOSANGELESBULL93 So how'd turn out bro?

[@spotupmelo7728]

who else is watching this for motivation/inspiration ???

[@markk6151]

yes!

[@dustycomputer1806]

Rest In Peace Donda

[@MrPerry84]

Who is here in 2021??? The evolution of a superstar

[@Brodzzzzz]

Kanye = His Dad's Personality and His Mum's Looks

[@gqpromotionchanel]

Yup

[@ICHOOSERIGHTEOUSNESS]

He looks like both of them. I see his Dad on him too.

[@DeloresGrey]

People should watch this as of 2018 to try to understand why his mentality seems slightly removed from those of his culture. His upbringing is extremely atypical to that of the average young black child born in Chicago. Your childhood experiences mold uour view of society in the future. It seems he expects more from his culture and believes we are capable of achieving more. In my personal opinion I truly believe Kanye considers himself a God but I truly believe he feels we should all consider ourselves the same. I re-watch a lot of his interviews and he is one of the few artists that stick to what they believe despite how unpopular it may be which I think deserves some respect. I think what shocks people, myself included is despite being so articulate in his art , when speaking candidly his thoughts seem haphazardly formed. His emotion comes out and overshadows the points he is trying to make. After I listen to him and remove judgement I understand and often agree with a lot of what he has to say.

[@WO2411]

Donda 🖤 Back when MTV VH1 and MTV was actually good I miss the 2000s

[@mcivic]

21 grammys

[@504leaux]

superstar family

[@CP23510]

We the new Jacksons

[@TrippyTriper]

Lil momma bout that action

[@mynameisliberty1]

+TrippyTripper I'm about that Farrakhan

[@nochilllwill]

Life is a marathon

[@lionnn1233]

oh shit before i saw this i watched his interview about trying to break into the fashion industry and it seems like there's gonna be a part 2 where they show the struggle and final success of when he does

[@Jay-pd9kc]

He’s a billionaire now!!!

[@noneofyourbusiness1114]

Jeen yus came out this year!

[@lionnn1233]

@@noneofyourbusiness1114 Holy shit I can’t believe I commented this haha I loved jeen-yuhs

[@swenzybeatz3156]

we love you Kanye

[@jobsmine]

I really love and respect Kanye West for his struggles and achievements in life. He’s my top 3 inspiration in life along Batman and Einstein. As a person who was born and grew up in Africa, as an aerospace engineer he’ll be the hero I look up-to and appreciate for the rest of my life. He’s an amazing artist, designer, humanitarian activist and architect. He’s the person of the 21st century up there with Mozart and Tesla.

[@iamfantastic.iamgreat3649]

Hey hey hey hey hey hey!,!!! Undercrackers ain't all that shit man ya dig!!!! I'M NOT JOKING!!!!!

[@iamfantastic.iamgreat3649]

🕶️

[@iamfantastic.iamgreat3649]

😎 Yo, ya chill!

[@iamfantastic.iamgreat3649]

🕶️

[@iamfantastic.iamgreat3649]

🕶️😎

[@MrJacksonvill]

people talk about Kanye like he's some eccentric mind set..What I see here is a Man who always created..an Artist from the heart..all what he was exposed to..he honestly expressed himself...thats beautiful to me.When I hear how the media tries to take him apart. I know now that the man was a business man. Straight u..its not an accident he became successful.He created his chances by listening to his heart and following his instinct. Big Up Kanye!

[@s.s5933]

Facts. We all got that power. We just need the confidence and the drive

[@williamrodriguez325]

LMFAO. First thing I thought about when I saw his cousin was the laptop lol. I guess everyone else did too.

[@yvanm7999]

The connection to the biggest artists and their family ties to military and activist groups is very interesting.

[@apetheape9]

And now hes doing the same thing with the fashion industry. I hate how people misunderstand and hate on him so much. Imma get my lazy ass together

[@birdmanalwaysflys]

Respect him even though u don't like him. This guys is real winner, he went through many things to be on top. Pay him respect and all that he does

[@marozela]

Bro a billionaire now, shit crazy

[@mrbaibureh4878]

Wow Kanye really brought that sweet soulful tune/melody into hip hop. Thank you brother

[@Obese_QUIS]

I wonder if Andre Bodiford was the cousin he had to buy back the laptop from?

[@LuckyStarr22]

Damn..Kanye's mom was my mother's professor at Chicago State before they got dorms 😂 ❤ 😃

[@blairjackson9318]

Word?

[@LuckyStarr22]

@@blairjackson9318 yep it’s crazy how things align and fall into place

[@QuadrantBottomHalf]

This should inspire all of us to get off our ass and make moves.

[@deapostle2112]

I truly needed to see this . I can’t even put it in words. No more doubts ! Thank you Kanye West. Rest in peace Dónda

[@lethanglong9523]

get knocked down seven times, stand up eight

[@blxrryb]

Through the wire puts tears in my eyes

[@pedroroque8681]

Moral of the story: Fuck others, believe in yourself and do what you feel you should do.

[@OceanViewMusic2000]

This documentary is mind opening

[@kaotiqvisualz2.078]

4ever a Kanye fan💯💯💯

[@UnhookedMkk]

And to think he comes out with a song called Only One, and his name means The only one

[@ejfreeman7]

Kameron Sumlin Thats why he came out with the song

[@UnhookedMkk]

EJ Freeman I know

[@abercrombiemisfitsiknew6106]

Kameron Sumlin do you

[@njabulokhuzwayo7355]

Kanye means "Once" not the only one.

[@MrStevinhio]

Njabulo Khuzwayo shool these uncultured fucks, zulu

[@justzach10]

People may hate on him everyday but the man is a genius and the work ethic, and discipline it took to get it to the point he is now, is beyond respect.

[@angelwingzzz777]

I'm so glad I watched this. I have a whole new respect for Kanye West! 🌠

[@MIMI232]

Watching stuff like this is inspiring, although it makes me wonder what my talents are & what I could have become if I was not so lazy & not procrastinate....

[@ericadasilva5448]

MIMI232 l

[@ellepayne7906]

I'm with you

[@drichdr]

Its still not too late to find purpose

[@copen1672]

It’s never too late

[@DamianLHudson]

Kanye West could honestly be the greatest of all time

[@bapesta481]

“They wanna see you do good but never better than them”

[@saqibmunir2102]

True I couldn't make one list sorry Kanye Top 10 Classics 1.Jesus Walks 2.Family business 3.Heard 'em say 4.Diamonds From Sierra Leone/remix 5.All Falls Down 6.Through the Wire 7.Last Call 8.Hey Mama 9.Never let me down 10.Everything I am Kanye west Top 10 Hits 1.Stronger 2.Gold Digger 3.Heartless 4.All of the Lights 5.Flashing Lights 6.Can't Tell Me Nothing 7.Good Life 8.Power 9.Homecoming 10.Touch the Sky Kanye's Top 10 relationships 1.Runaway 2.Heartless 3.Devil in a Dress 4.Love Lockdown 5.Blame Game 6.Blood on the Leaves 7.Lost in the World 8.Say you will 9.White Dress 10.Hell of a life Kanye's Top 10 lyrically 1. Gone 2. Crack Music 3. Late 4. Gorgeous 5. Spaceship 6. two Words 7.Good Morning 8. Champion 9. I Wonder 10.Big Brother

[@ayedeeviews22]

True fan! I respect this a lot !

[@rdiclst6908]

Agreed.

[@lunchbeatgoteborg]

Not a bad list

[@georgecampbell3687]

Honestly, this video explains a lot about Kanye’s personality.

[@zenli2732]

2:09 that is the guy who stole Kanye's laptop and demanded 250k to give it back.

[@MIMI232]

damn and that was his cousin too....that's messed up!

[@latoyagriffin1410]

Thanks for pointing that out! What a douchbag… He has had a lot of nerve being on this documentary! I hope he 🔥 in hell, if he hasn’t made things right with Kanye and God!

[@bigmoneysteppa]

and then he met jay z .... and has being getting underrated eversince

[@mcalexanderciceron619]

Watching this again in Sept. 2021

[@patrickdadon5794]

I literally think about this story everyday man it really does motivate me

[@cartispopeyesmeal1449]

Donda>CLB

[@solootto]

This right hear saved my life , thanks ye always..... i made my first beat tape after watching this

[@PrimeTimeAsh]

Back here after Donda....

[@iwillnever4getu]

oh man the nostalgia.. the energy and excitement around this time was indescribable a new wave was born

[@charismalorelye4516]

I feel like it's only fair that kanye is given any and all interview footage/outtakes from every single person that participated in this episode 😭😭🙏 kanye deserves it. Every single second of any persons interviewed that participated. Give it to the GOAT.

[@gaucheislifegc3568]

Did anyone notice they had Pharrell/Neptunes beats playing throughout

[@ying.golden]

Aye nigg@ you got the song at 9:44 mans need, I got to hop on the line for Rick James he need it ASAP Rocky.

[@tiananikkia5851]

been listening to kanye since forever and never knew he moved to newark

[@ianvlogs4887]

With a name like Kanye West you're destined for greatness.

[@dannydevito6485]

THAT WHY HES THE GOAAAT THE GOAAAAAT