Kanye 'Ye' West Interview | Lex Fridman Podcast

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0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Engineering
11:05 - Kim Kardashian
12:51 - Sex and the future of humanity
22:57 - Happiness
25:33 - The Holocaust
1:14:43 - Fashion
1:30:15 - 2024 US election
1:34:55 - Humor
1:37:04 - Media and antisemitism
1:49:07 - Trusting people
1:52:21 - Accountability
2:02:20 - Legacy
2:03:12 - Advice for young people
2:16:13 - Regret
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Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 0:11 - Engineering 11:05 - Kim Kardashian 12:51 - Sex and the future of humanity 22:57 - Happiness 25:33 - The Holocaust 1:14:43 - Fashion 1:30:15 - 2024 US election 1:34:55 - Humor 1:37:04 - Media and antisemitism 1:49:07 - Trusting people 1:52:21 - Accountability 2:02:20 - Legacy 2:03:12 - Advice for young people 2:16:13 - Regret

[@brn2bdwn]

ty lex I have not even watched it yet ... this will be malice worthy I already know, next is episode # 333 I love the creators algos ;p cheers bro

[@KING_PHILLIP]

Damn Lex. You out here. 😗

[@trav3rsy]

Lex is the new JRE

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

Oh god, I want to listen to it, but I also value my brain cells.

[@sethbecause946]

Lex you are the fucking man !!!

[@gunargundarson1626]

Kanye and Lex: two people who I’d never thought to hear in one podcast together.

[@LoganLeGrand]

As someone who originally subbed to the “Artificial Intelligence Podcast” I agree. Not the crossover I would’ve envisioned a few years ago.

[@Scotty674]

But desperately needed

[@brianschnebeck7990]

ah f'n men hahaha

[@NickDiazofNauts]

But whose conversation we all desperately need to hear - if we truly want to understand Ye.

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

It's like Einstein talking to Charles Manson.

[@volpe_sol]

Kanye putting Lex out of his comfort zone, and Lex putting Kanye out of his comfort zone. This is awesome.

[@TheContinental.]

Lex can’t be trusted

[@Charliecheplin]

@@TheContinental. is there something you know that we don’t? Please share

[@housecat4759]

@@Charliecheplin ye says in the interview he doesn’t trust lex

[@brysonnoblefamily]

Exactly

[@higherlearning9386]

@@housecat4759 Thought he said they we’re friends? Haven’t gotten to the part where he says he doesn’t trust lex but I don’t think Ye trusts anybody right now TBH

[@kotokrabs]

"That sexcalated quickly" should be in next Ye song

[@shy7660]

Нихуя себе какие люди в комментах!

[@thedopestshow5504]

@@shy7660welcome to America

[@user-wk6cj8kz6l]

Жесть я же смотрел тебя в детстве..

[@kotokrabs]

в детстве...@@user-wk6cj8kz6l

[@ShortFuseFighting]

"voice of a generation"

[@PROFESSORGRIMM03]

Love the way he conducted this interview. He let Ye be himself and didnt cut him off and had a very open mind 👑

[@kimfreesland2647]

💯

[@ninetysnano6071]

Guys off the xanx

[@nicholashutchinson5663]

I love when Kanye is allowed to speak. It is not often I see a little man with such a big mouth.

[@kristofferaarskog]

The most impressive part is Lex being able to divide this into chapters.

[@brocio]

😂

[@danielkreipke3987]

I’m 8 minutes in and looking at about the 10th tangent

[@Rodrigo-tk2fm]

Shout out to his editor(s)

[@enriquesuarez7113]

LMFFAOO true

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

My first thought lmaoo

[@elcapitan549]

And today Lex reaches legendary status in pop culture

[@vapormissile]

Maybe, and maybe it'll be good. Faith.

[@zfr33ze87]

a checkmate from Lex

[@zshakur]

Bingo.

[@user-gq5ns6dl4n]

My sentiments exactly….

[@FrancisGo.]

Ascension!

[@nil_nux556]

Lex is the most patient person of all time.

[@mohammedalnahyan4604]

Kudos for pushing back

[@xKS616]

Kanyes patience is human. 25:43

[@ev446]

It probably took 5 years off his life just conducting this interview

[@endrykperez412]

*More like Kanye was the most patient 💯💯

[@nil_nux556]

@@endrykperez412 um....sure bro (whispers to the guy next to me: "just be nice. These people need a little extra time, a little more of our support. The world is a very confusing place to them.") definitely dude!

[@Paulie_Geelie]

I don’t think I could’ve had this conversation with this man

[@cornswoggle]

Lex not being a "yes man" throughout this entire podcast is the best thing that could have happened

[@chalupamichaels]

you might be the only person who thought it was possible that Lex would be a "yes man" towards kanye. What I didn't expect was for him to act like such a victim. The horrors of the hol****st has already been embeded into the American psyche, H**ler is a common synonym for the devil here and we even have hate crime laws to punish those who commit violence because of someone's race/religion/ethnicity (excluding whites, Cannon Hinnant and Darrel E Brooks being two recent examples). So with all that there's still a fear that the US could start another hol****st against the jewish people. Its irrational and downright insulting towards Americans.

[@abstudio24]

I love that they're both open.. honest conversation leads!

[@tactik5903]

@@henlofren7321 the Holocaust re-education chapter is 50 minutes long

[@lcthepianta]

@@henlofren7321 your profile pic is wild

[@cctv5348]

@@henlofren7321 agree, Ye mentioned Americas black abortion. An extra 9 million black kids since roe v wade and Lex dismissed it with their choice, their choice to Yes holocaust. A very weak dismissal of Ye's holocaust. Then Lex expects Ye to trust him, whilst he support those choices. Eugenicists introduced abortion to cull blacks/workingclass/disableds, through immigration it sees better stock arrive. Lex proudly boasts over both in other videos, and as a man he's smart enough to have been able to join the dots. Even a basic acknowledgement of the data would have been decent. Latinos and blacks are close on economic/iq data, black abortion twice as high. Instead lex like mainstream media types Piers Morgan run off on the idea that Ye is causing the ww2 holocaust. This media hysteria you might expect to be evident when wars break out, but they are usually pro-war. The media controls language as if they care about bad things not happening, but their industry thrives on rage clicks, and there's rarely a war they don't promote. Half a million dead iraqi kids to remove Sadam, was it worth it ? Us official, yes it was worth it. These same hypocrites act like yeah might get a gang of kids killed. He's trying to stop the excess abortion of black kids through eugenic engineering that Lex supports. 9 million more than other races. Watching Lex maintain a moral high ground on hate speech whilst a supporter of choice regarding a eugenic social engineering program, was peak clown world

[@pokehunt3r224]

How Lex even managed to actually isolate specific parts of this dialogue into chapters and assign them a topic is beyond me.

[@andrewcollins7551]

LMAO! He really does deserve a lot of credit for that.

[@bobbyaxelrod5959]

Fuck you talking about? Half of this pod is one chapter.

[@_perspicax_]

@@andrewcollins7551 no he doesn't, it's like 101 in debate lol... but people are easily impressed, i would say naively impressed.

[@geoded]

When you got the CIA behind you it's not so hard!

[@andrewcollins7551]

@@_perspicax_ Kanye is known to go off topic. It would look foolish to try to assign chapters to any other Kanye “debate”. I’m not impressed by your attempt to discredit my opinionnnn

[@dembashow]

"Turn I to we, so we take responsibility and they to us, so we take countability" I love this saying by Ye

[@thesullivanmusic]

it's jibberish

[@RaulDukeKnife]

"Fusstration"

[@Khaynizzle7]

@@thesullivanmusic It's not. "Turn I to we, so we take responsibility." Means to be a community. "Turn they to us, so we take accountability." Means to realize that we all had our hand in this mess. Whether we knew it, or even wanted it, or not.

[@edge3369]

​@@thesullivanmusic he's saying that as a person today is to be part of a community and as a community you have responsibility towards your self and by proxy the community meaning everybody has accountability towards society i believe

[@thesullivanmusic]

@@Khaynizzle7 if you get something out of it that's cool. and thanks for being civil.

[@mellow_frequencies]

Really liked the honest open conversation and love the way Lex pushes back. Also to Ye for changing his perspective in this conversation i really enjoyed that. I must say i was a bit annoyed though by the reoccurring topics. The whole interview seemed to revolve around mainly Kanye’s tweet. Would love to see a part two exploring other parts of Ye’s mind and Lex’s perspective on it. Thanks again, it was really inspiring 💜🙏🏻

[@wdanieldinsio]

Yeah, for sure. Lex was hung up in the anti semantic language. And Ye was driving home the fact that there are things that need addressed that aren't being addressed.

[@beeceecee]

Glad someone could make some sense out of whatever the fuck language Kanye was speaking.

[@mellow_frequencies]

@@beeceecee yeah he ain’t a person that’s easy to understand, that’s for sure

[@mtbjason4]

This conversation is a great example of why free speech shouldn't be suppressed and that bad ideas should be openly confronted with good ones.

[@orishejuukuedojor2736]

Exactly why

[@DC-iu1gc]

@Jason what a joke lol ye is a racist so much of what he said is an obvious double standard that's easily picked apart. The fact he said to get rid of history Wich rewrites itself in a world without knowledge he uses religion to justify anti semitism much like Hitler did. No red flags? The guy needs to get back on his meds I agree with total free speech and to give a guy of his stature a platform to debate is important. However it's pretty wild to even try to have a conversation with someone so obviously mentally ill. Delusions of God convincing him to do such irrational things is plane mental illness and is why church is separated from state

[@TheZachary86]

@Jason lol I can’t believe you follow Ye’s worldview. Your brain must have fallen out. The only one full of S*** here is Kanye and his fans

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

@Jason are you for real? You literally have that backwards. Lex had nowhere near the the reach Kayne has and I’m sure plenty of folks have called Lex out on his bullshit in his life. Kayne or “Ye” did not once call Lex out on any bullshit, quite the opposite actually. Why do you think Kayne got so angry when Lex asked the question “has anyone ever called you out on your bullshit?” When Lex brought up the FACT George Floyd didn’t die of fetenyal (cause he didn’t, if you die of fetenyal then you die on the couch or street where you take it. (It’s literally impossible to get up while OD’ing on opiates/fetenyal and walk around, have a conversation, know where you’re even going or what’s going on) When Lex brought up the fact Kayne went straight on the defensive of “well, planned parenthood has killed” completely avoiding the conversation completely because he knows he can’t win it. Also, who cares if Kayne gave 2 mil to the Floyd family if he’s going around and spreading misinformation about their son? He’s doing way more harm than good spreading his brain worms. Kayne is like Trump, you can’t get into a debate with them because they’ll always deflect, spit out word salad that makes absolutely no fucking sense, and then sit there and smile about it because they’re so egomaniacal that they think they won the debate when in reality all they’ve done is say a whole bunch of nothing. Kayne West is spewing out THE EXACT SAME TALKING POINTS AS NEO NAZIS AND THE KKK. He can’t differentiate that there are plenty of Jews in powerful positions within Hollywood and other sorts of entertainment as opposed to Hollywood being ran by Jews which is a huge fucking difference. I don’t know if you’re African American or not but for a second let’s say you are. You work your ass off to be head of Disney with no help from anyone else. You grinded your way to the top and looked around at other businesses realizing other African Americans were doing the same and getting great jobs like execs at a big time places like Sony. As a minority it would make you feel pretty proud (and there’s way way way less Jewish people than African American, keep in mind. 40mil to 7 mil I believe in America) Then outta nowhere these little fringe racist groups say African American’s are controlling everything and that’s why the country is so messed up.. Then it’s not just fringe groups by the biggest artist of the last decade spouting off the insane bullshit. Saying you haven’t earned that, that your type basically conspires to hold all the power…. I’m pretty sure that would piss you off after all that hard work you did. For some jackass to say that you were given this position because of your race…. Quit riding Kayne’s junk. He needs help. He’s a egomaniacal that needs his medicine who is spreading a lot of hatred through the US right now from ignorance. I mean literally all of his talking points come from white supremacists/neo nazis. He’s a confused man and doesn’t need people like yourself backing his misguided racism up when we already have enough hate in the world. Lex actually could’ve played him like a fiddle cause it’s obvious who had the higher IQ in this conversation and it wasn’t the one that mentioned his penis size 4 times. Lex rlly could’ve fucked Kayne up in this interview but even though Lex got a finger in his face followed by racism directed towards him, he remained calm and actually tried to get Kayne to backtrack from the ignorant ass shit he was already saying to maybe help him. That’s the truth and srry if you wanna fall into that hate bullshit with Kayne.

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

@Orisheju Ukuedojor Because, as I think the original commenter meant by his comment…I could be wrong tho… Is because Kayne did more harm against his cause than good. If we would’ve just silenced Kayne then we wouldn’t know how crazy his beliefs rlly were but he’d have a Group behind him complaining how he’s being silenced. Basically Kayne did himself more harm than anyone ever could’ve.

[@Stzymediaagency]

Listening to ye is like trying to explain a dream you just woke up from

[@lucidstranger]

He like freestyling it lol and its choppy.

[@jamms2966]

Ive never heard a more perfect description of anything, ever

[@Analight3]

Aww I know what you mean lol but have you ever heard his "Hey Mama" Grammy performance? Your comment reminded me of the lyric he adds in for his mom at the end 😢

[@justinthompson2887]

You win the internet 🏆

[@deAndaJake]

What a perfect way to explain it lol

[@davidsimpson2008]

Lex has got to be one of the most authentic and sincere public personalities I have ever encountered, and this interview was the proof. I have hope for the future because there are people like you alive on this planet inspiring other like minded to be bold and stand respectfully in truth. Kudos and love to you Sir!

[@lifeisagamble3615]

You sound like a simp, money makes this world go around that’s all hunny

[@dayzinn]

Would be cool to see part 2 in the future lex

[@Joelio8701]

I honestly think Lex just delivered the most impressive interviewing talent I've ever seen. Kanye is almost impossible to navigate a conversation with and Lex was flawless. The way he respectfully listened to and disagreed then collaborated with Kanye was a lesson in effective communication and an example of what we should strive towards. It's far more effective and productive than cancellation.

[@marcosluna7792]

100% agreed

[@gregpaokfc]

Faxxx

[@mbrights3158]

Yes, I found myself in actual awe of Lex throughout this... stunning emotional intelligence, insight, kindness, respectfulness, and humor, while speaking his truth, and facing very difficult topics head on.

[@LingLing1337]

Oh the tyranny of the free market deciding what it will tolerate.

[@ObiAmajoyiSrMD]

He gave Ye the final rope to hang himself with. Within 24 hours of this Adidas has cut ties with Ye. That’s over 2 billion annually.

[@Legend0_o]

We understood kanye better on this interview, kanye stayed calm because lex didn't ignore what kanye was trying to explain, the reason why this interview went smooth because lex genuinely tried understanding what kanye was explaining and correcting kanye if he disagrees. Thank you lex

[@k1chris1]

Good takeaway. One thing I'd like to add to your comment is Lex wasn't trying to correct Ye, just express his opinion and persuade him and give him the chance to think differently.

[@taylorburford5246]

@@k1chris1 I agree- the dude is really great interviewer, i could learn a lot from his approach.

[@iAm901]

Problem is he isn't in any position to correct Kanye on certain points, where lex presented his truth as the truth... Great interview... But Kanye has said nothing wrong about Jewish controlled media... If it were black people doing what the Jews in power are doing... We would collectively be killed or at least exiled from this country.. At what point does the engineer approach apply to the Jewish in power revamping how they interface with societies.. seeing what it has historically played out across 100s of years in 10s of nations... It's allot easier to play victim instead of telling the truth.... It's like the police, how can you be a good cop if you don't put the bad cops on blast, and then cry foul when the people that are victim and witness to the bs think all cops are bad... It's a sick mind game being played

[@iAm901]

@@studiOdara who made Lex the adult in the room.. and you wrote this comment during meth smoking hours..

[@intellectual_being.]

@@k1chris1 exactly what I felt after watching the whole interview trust me only if he had tried to correct him once we would have seen some rage for example even when lex said don't say Jewish media and dude went JM see? Still i am glad that finally we got a good interview of Kanye, this lex dude is seriously good

[@VeryMatureGuy]

this guy is a great interviewer, much respect to you for having a humane interaction with ye

[@Lena_80.08]

Thank you! Incredible interview, an amazing conversation, many wise thoughts you both have shared here and lots of learnings to be taken “home”. Edit: just watched Oppenheimer! Kanye - Wonder who is Strauss in your case 🤨

[@awwebb991]

Lex genuinely listens even if he disagrees. It’s comforting and inspiring.

[@Insaniya.humanity]

And satisfying, and amusing, and loving, and some other cringy verbs

[@masonmurphy4978]

@@Insaniya.humanity u okay bro?

[@AndyTomlins]

You can tell by the way Kanye talks that he's usually surrounded by people that just agree with him. He's not used to having to argue his points.

[@iraniandude2899]

Imagine the audacity of this Jewish guy looking him dead in the eye and asking "what censorship with a straight face.

[@stefanfreestylez]

The man was trying to steer the convo every time kanye went into depth. He stops his proceeds to compliment him to no end then pushes convo in direction he wants it. Why? Because kanye was telling the truth. This lex guy is a clown and proved kanyes point even more.

[@Robin.Backer]

Respect to Ye for taking the time to paint Lex's house before entering the interview

[@fezchavez]

Hell yeah he looks like the foreman of the painting crew

[@souleymanmfoyetmoupe5808]

@Adolf Hitler 😂

[@jcdenton631]

@Adolf Hitler so true !

[@Kevincheesepizza]

Lmfao! Oh my God!

[@dontworryaboutit5490]

@Adolf Hitler you really out here cosplaying hitler. I’m sure you’ll obtain some of that attention you’re craving

[@rogeliorodriguez8075]

1:11:08 Lex goes for low hanging fruit Ye sees it right away

[@MarleyFuaad]

I hated how Lex gaslit Ye over the influence of Jews, and now after the mess in Israel we see that Ye was correct.

[@user-cr5vg1fh6r]

I've listened to this multiple times over the last year, it took me a while to reach the point where I can actually hear what's being said. Thank you Lex for teaching me patience.

[@mogheshantanu]

Confidance of ye is extraordinary. 😂 AND patience of Lex is just next level

[@asasipogi]

imagine the Lex's brain cells dying when Kanye said Kim is a genius.... shiiiit.

[@mogheshantanu]

@@asasipogi you got to respect composure Lex kept throughout this conversation. 😂

[@ape8887]

🤣

[@dipesdas2453]

@@mogheshantanu Kanye's biopolar made him delusional asf

[@housetatum9484]

I think Kanye had the patience for his ass

[@kennaids9117]

Lex ability to keep calm and respectful is just amazing. Huge respect

[@TheRightToFilmPolice]

Same with Ye.

[@DeanJay88]

@@TheRightToFilmPolice He is clearly total bat shit crazy

[@GodHatesUs7]

He's too high to get angry

[@deborahbergman3566]

He knows KanYE is deliberately full of sh....and being silly. I mean he's not all full of it...but he's playing a lot. Very very deliberately.

[@asher8828]

He got upset when kanye said he doesn't trust him. He is a good person

[@rhondafayeweir1410]

Very thought provoking conversation . I definitely enjoyed. I decided to subscribe your KZbin ❤

[@user-te3vl2og6x]

Hello beautiful

[@user-te3vl2og6x]

I will love to get to know you much better

[@noahfencemedia22]

@@user-te3vl2og6xyou got no game

[@Tahitison]

Man, first time I’ve ever seen anything from Lex and I have to say, mad respect. They way he stays so controlled and keeps things from blowing up and taking things too personally I’d exceptional. Lots to learn here on how to engage with people and find common ground. Bravo

[@bryanbryan6108]

he's a deeply spiritual, grounded, and intelligent man. Next level

[@MattIsLoling]

Lmao kanye writing down lexs quotes on the spot is hilarious for some reason🤣

[@DmitryKan]

Looked like dictation exercise for the moment :)

[@scottietoohotti]

You thought some one as smart as Ye would know he could easily watch this interview to make notes from. Guys not right in the head.

[@ShanyeSoT]

@@scottietoohotti what the actual hell are you talking about? You're telling me it's easier to remember when someone said something in a conversation, wait a few days for a podcast to release, then try to find exactly where he said that thing is easier than just writing it down? Sounds like you're not right in the head...

[@TheRealFrankZombo]

@@scottietoohotti boy you getting roasted 🤣🤣🤣

[@karimbell5661]

@@scottietoohotti You a goofy

[@HoneyHexaComb]

The mental gymnastics it took to conduct this interview is phenomenal.

[@RealRorschach100]

Unintelligible sentence. Are you a bot?

[@HoneyHexaComb]

@@RealRorschach100 I don’t think so 😐

[@grimmaniac100]

​@RealRorschach100 how tf were you unable to comprehend this sentence. It's completely intelligible

[@RuralJuror420]

@@RealRorschach100you’re a bot 🤖

[@ahhtoofast2714]

@@RealRorschach100but u were able to comprehend… UR THE BOT🤯

[@petrtomsej6064]

I admire your way to find next question. On the point, polite and never offending. You trurly care about well being of people near you.

[@notokek]

2:14:46 Wow, this part really touched my heart I felt like crying yet laught instead The fact that Lex was hurt by Ye (by „I don’t trust you“) and still said „I love you“ and then Ye changing his mind and saying „I love you“ back is incredible. A sign of great men interaction Thank you for this video, though-provoking and full of kindness and understanding

[@gnareg]

The fact that this man can hold a conversation with Noam Chomsky, magnus Carlsen, and Kanye west is just a testament to lex’s logical thinking and purely class-act interviewing

[@magacop5180]

He wasn’t too logical here. I watch all his interviews and Lex was emotional. He wasn’t coming back with facts. 54:00 Here. “There’s no Jewish Media!” Really Lex?

[@lakorai2]

He might be the next Larry King

[@kek239fw3]

@@magacop5180 you are taking it out of context

[@scroopynooperz9051]

@@magacop5180 lol yip. I get the sense he had to downclock the CPU a peg, and implement some abstracting and randomisation algorithms in order to appear more relatable. The Lex AI will soon have a full spectrum understanding of the range of human condition.. and when this is complete he shall return to the source. We will all soon be in big trouble.

[@trevc63]

@@scroopynooperz9051 lmfao, love this - I reckon so amigo

[@Kaotonix]

I've seen interviews in the past where Lex struggled to find words, closing his eyes, moving a bit slower to put thoughts together on highly abstract and complex subjects. Here however, Lex solidified himself as one of the best interviewers by holding his composure, pushing back when necessary, being well informed, and joking when there was space for it. Bravo

[@kelvin303]

Ye is speaking his mind but you can see Lex is uncomfortable and feels offended by it. Lex needs to calm down and stop being so emotional. Lex failed to really convey Ye ideal. Lex just feels offended with what Ye is basically saying and not really understanding. Lex emotion even stopped him from doing an interview with Andrew Tate.

[@slawdogtrillionaire9508]

Agreed

[@windubitably]

@@kelvin303 not sure what interview you watched, but that's not what happened. "Lex needs to calm down" is ridiculous - he was more calm than any one should be when listening to someone who promotes that many lies.

[@KingMapleSeed]

@@slawdogtrillionaire9508 It’s obvious Kanye had gone through his whole career with people kissing his ass and never correcting him. Because of this he continues to spout BS unopposed, people need to push back against hate like this all the time. We cant normalize hate because someone is a rich elite like Kanye.

[@hotwaff]

@@windubitably It's either a bot or a person spamming that same post underneath all of the comments.

[@hunterhughes692]

Kanye’s sense of humor so awesome, and the chemistry that the two share on this interview is off the charts

[@Mgrdno-vk5pl]

It's amazing to see an artist at his level to not be controlled. This is a free man talking. The most influential person on earth. Right here. History in the making

[@wishiwasabear]

Lex has shown more emotions during this episode than every previous episode, someone must have updated his cpu. Great watch.

[@zestyy77]

Seriously, he calls him out a lot. Kanye is real but weird I love it but hate it.

[@jessebergles9790]

I think his cpu is good enough for now, its his EPU thats been updated

[@28timtimr]

@@rlee7029 the rich Jewish people are the nuzis now you evil jews better Remember who saved your asses. All the Americans r watching u now better tighten up

[@bloomp7999]

haha ! true

[@profilesincourage61]

i actually believed he was a human for a minute

[@IvanBeram]

Kanye looks like he just finished painting my basement

[@dante6779]

Mine too lmao

[@jeffreywallner2644]

Kanye looks like an intelligent Hoodie and the Blowfish

[@yeyeman6569]

the funny shit is that it costs way more than a normal hoodie

[@EukoVet]

Anti black comment

[@primetimebazooka8020]

Maybe he did

[@brianhavlicek1292]

Today I learned, I need more of this in my life.

[@jenniferm2346]

I love how Kanye 'keeps it real', let me say 'never judge books by their cover', this man is smart! Congrats!

[@AkilJacob]

Lex seems to be the only person to really have a conversation and challenge Kanye and even establish boundaries and course correct Ye without sounding malicious. Thanks Lex.

[@tg007ful]

wipe your mouth

[@pumpcityy113]

As if he has the power to correct someone be quiet lol. Kanye is speaking absolute facts wether you like it or not.

[@derrickHim]

He got his Jewish course corrected. Effortlessly beaten on the Jewish topic at every corner by kanye

[@jbun3146]

@@derrickHim were you sleeping? Kanye’s responses were completely nonsensical.

[@benw7367]

@@pumpcityy113 Jewish prophet engineer, son of the real Steve jobs*

[@USDS_TikTok_Mike]

Dude your ability to carry yourself in an interview is fucking incredible. Even down to the finest detail. When you tone in or tone up.. when you push vs pull back. Knowing how and when to ask the hard hitting questions and when to inject some humor. Astounding interview skills. Instant sub.

[@alexistorres7630]

Yeah, he's my guy

[@j_freed]

West doesn’t want Lex to be a pushover or blow smoke, but he does expect praise once in a while. It’s the art of knowing who you are talking to…

[@davids8127]

It shows a great character to oppose someone's opinion with a stature like Kanye and take great communication to channel his opinion without being pushover. Hats down to him

[@jackiechilds8047]

Lex proves a nerd is a bro screaming kill nazis while save "dem Russian commies" who actually didn't kill 100X more jews than muh fascists.

[@Ivan-oy6th]

will make like count 334 just cuz to belle the first atom of sense on the screen of mine

[@Duuhbhhvcfdxdes]

Arguably one of the best podcasts of all time

[@gnomads]

Wow Lex. Not a lot of people in existence could have created the same environment in which you see Kanye grow in this podcast. Your presence and honesty is so appreciated.

[@MCMtheWizzard]

Kanye taking notes while Lex is speaking is pure gold.

[@iFkNxLegend]

Doesn’t he know the lectures are recorded?

[@ahuman2482]

@@iFkNxLegend hes too lazy to go back and watch a replay

[@youngdegenerate1002]

Bru

[@arielvega6344]

@@ahuman2482 Too lazy? Or not enough time?

[@thomashauer6804]

well about the historic facts..the victors rewrite it so we will never know exactly..but there is a lil truth in kanyes words and media spins it into their usual low cognitive outrage without context..which actually harms the group more

[@lefthook5385]

I don't even know Lex, but just the level of humility, empathy, fearless honesty he displayed, and skill, knowing when and how to push and pull the interview back, this guy is a genuine human being. It shows he cares about exploring ideas and conversations, rather than imposing narratives. I wish Lex success and a much bigger platform he deserves.

[@Godsfavouriteidiot_]

I’m glad you’ve found Lex. Watch a few more and you’ll understand way he isn’t bigger. He’s purely about the conversation. It’s not ‘sexy’ enough for the mainstream. But so wonderful to watch

[@Raydude2301]

And that's lex for ya!

[@Raydude2301]

@@Godsfavouriteidiot_ amen!

[@lefthook5385]

@@Godsfavouriteidiot_ I've watched a few. The first one I saw was with the RZA. I don't think a conversation needs to be "spicy" to be on a bigger platform. I'm not talking about "tv" or something like that. With conversations in mind, a bigger platform in this case means more about who his guests are, or the particular topics the guest carry around with them, and how currently relevant those topics might be. Personally, I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing some of my favorite ppl/figures, just sit down and talk with Lex. There are too many talented or interesting ppl, walking around, interview after interview being asked the same boring questions over and over. Ppl are not just what it is they do. They carry around stories, and also lessons from their journey. We can meet a Scientist, but his most interesting thing to say might be how he has learned to be more present. Who knows.

[@dave9547]

Lex is weak here. Can't give him the naive pass on this. He won't dare to engage with the fact that Kanye/Ye has been heavily censored(also lost many businesses partnerships, his good music record label dropped from def jam, his bank acc closed) and had hit piece after hit piece to make him look crazy. Conservative media constantly talks about black culture/people needing to take accountability. Can't say it the other way though. Oh no, that's definitely not ok. Why are there antisemitism discrimination bills and not anti Christian discrimination bills? I agree that there's danger in calling out groups of people but sometimes you need to ruffle some feathers to get a conversation going. Kanye is right that everyone who interviews him simply want him to apologise and shut up and none want to ask why he actually got to where he has.

[@deadriddle5694]

Wild how this have 4,9M views but only 161 like. This is no simple interview this is real conversation that super eye opening & inspiring.

[@leftysouthpawofdetttth7340]

Good for LEX STANDING UP FOR WHAT HE tHINKS and believes

[@jackhayward1065]

I love how Lex really listens and lets his guests talk, while still challenging them when necessary. Love your work man

[@theMasch1na]

He's so annoying I am getting to the point where I can't stand him. He is lowkey slick and is giving me snake in a disguise vibes.

[@jackhayward1065]

@@theMasch1na i disagree, i think he is just a man with his own opinions, i like how he challeneges and still inputs his views into the conversation without forcing it on the person he's interviewing

[@davidmardani3949]

@@theMasch1na FAX about snake Lex

[@svenwort2055]

That's just not true

[@thelastdragon5551]

You can tell there are bunch of Ye nuthuggers in the comments by their post counts. 😂

[@JennyWoodward-ep5rn]

"call out the individuals". Exactly that.

[@itsmattzed]

yet they condemned the entire white race in BLM when it's usually just the cops with repressed anger

[@wisecarl712]

Its amazing how blinded people are about so many facts and important things Kanye pointed out. No one is speaking about them but rather appreciating how Lex "handled" the situation so well. It was actually very clever of him to navigate the topic when he knew if he digged too much he'd be in trouble and have no reply. Just another proof of how blinded, deep into the media echo chamber we are in here in the West.

[@Startrakk989]

Honestly felt like I was in the twilight zone reading these comments last year. I decided to revisit this interview post Oct 7th 😅

[@emperorthylord]

what facts?

[@shereebongo]

Exactly. Ye has an important message but he doesn't articulate it well and comes across sounding racist lol

[@spud1300]

Come to think of it, I think this is the first time i’ve really heard Kanye tell his side of the story. Thanks Lex.

[@sloanefrances1881]

Yes!!!!!!!

[@cookiestar2702]

Charlemagne the God interview with Kanye 2017, Ye is saying whet he said on the Jewish culture, yet he said it in a totally different way. He was speaking highly of the Jewish Culture. It's the best interview I've seen and now this one is just as great.

[@dominiquebrown2890]

@@cookiestar2702 kanye has more updated information now than in 2017

[@mckenleymason1212]

Yeah his side that exposes how manipulative Kanye is.

[@jblps]

Watch the Piers Morgan interview. It's pretty wild

[@DinoDNA12]

Props to Lex for being vulnerable enough to admit he was shook by Ye saying he didn't trust him

[@Sylveonny233]

dont think theyre friends after this lel

[@bunjier4041]

Yeah, Jewish media men are known for being extremely trustworthy. I can’t believe Ye didn’t trust him.

[@yellow01umrella]

Lex is shill

[@audiofunkdialect]

Kanye said that he doesn’t trust anybody only God. So that means that nobody can have a good faith conversation with him.

[@levimorgan18]

Lex is so humble. A great example to me

[@fennecinspace]

Crazy how right kanye was about israel.

[@famequesttv]

"For Kanye West, dying without a legacy was unacceptable" LITERAL CHILLS

[@geomorphdog]

Ye is so sensitive! So when Lex acknowledged his own hurt feelings, owned them, and expressed empathy for Ye's lack of trust, the disarming effect on Ye finally led to his sincere apology near the end. Amazing. I'd say masterful, but it wouldn't have worked if it hadn't been sincere.

[@workstudy8118]

These comments restore my faith in humanity

[@sylviaowega3839]

True, he is very intense and very sensitive.

[@MattGarcyaDC]

What minute he apologizes

[@sdbling]

Well put.. This is how the game goes.. Takes one with capacity (which Lex obvi has) to recognize that the only way hw would of appologiized sincerely is if lex worked through the slight as he did and then to still display empathy is very disarming. To anyone with a conscience that is...

[@sdbling]

@@workstudy8118 mee too. Glad u said that. Knew there was something I liked bout being stuck in these comments for a bit..

[@jacksonnkabinde9238]

This is the first time I've seen Ye actually respect the interviewer's intelligence and opinions.

[@raymeester7883]

Then you are new here.

[@AR777bomb]

That's because Lex gave him respect.

[@omegadefcon2883]

XXXACTLY - FOCUS ON THE 99% KANYE SAID THAT IS 100% " R I G H T !!!!! OMEGA DEFCON 2 [“Heavy Metal “RAP”] *** THEE ALL NEW HEAVY METAL KREW *** “Includes Hit Single: “Everybody Wanna be Black till the Cops Come” (entitled “alpha/omega” 4th video) ENJOY ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJjUe42AZ9-FZpY ***PLEASE SHARE*** (I’VE ALLWAYZZZ BEEN DEFCON2)

[@strahaironscale571]

because Lex let him ramble

[@garrethenderson9695]

Because Lex doesn't have an agenda to push.

[@johnyman13]

rewatched this one. one of the best Interviews

[@johnyman13]

or at least one of the most human

[@Njonesss918]

I love how they’re both able to speak with each other effectively & articulate their thoughts to each other with brutal honesty. Great communication & listening skills.

[@soeun]

Lex's composure is unreal. You can tell he wanted to go in a few times with Kanye but knew it wouldn't lead anywhere.

[@rafaelortega9252]

@RR wast of time 🤦‍♂️

[@213byron]

36:28

[@thishandleistacken]

@@rafaelortega9252 report him for spam if only I do so it won't work

[@SolarJakee]

@@rafaelortega9252 thank you for saving me the time of clicking on that link I realise the irony that I've probably spent more time writing this comment to you than I would have by simply clicking on the link. But I wanted to thank you nontheless Namaste

[@josueignaciomm]

perfectly put

[@notavictim2007]

This feels like a conversation between the right brain and left brain. 😂

[@pahwraith]

Yup and kanye is missing one half. Its why hes a great ans successful artists, but exhausting to be his friend probably. I cant even finish this podcast. Its too much the rambling, the ego, and all.

[@breadman5048]

That’s so well put LOL

[@breadman5048]

@@pahwraith hmm but for people who are really comfortable with both sides this made so much sense.

[@pahwraith]

@@breadman5048 both sides of what?

[@artcurious807]

a conversation between a rational brain and an ADHD brain with a massive ego.

[@OlaNordmannYouTube]

I think it is really interesting to hear how Kanye talked about how at the African American Museum they first talk about Africans as being slaves, not as being kings of Mali, Kongo, Nubia and so on. Instead of being victims, let's talk about all the succesful black people in the world and let's make more people succesful.

[@michaelabraham2740]

Lex: Why do you keep saying Jewish? 🤨 Ye: Because they were 🤷‍♂ gets me every time 🤣🤣🤣

[@kyleknight8628]

First time I’ve ever heard a Kanye interview where someone else was able to talk. Not only that, but pushed back a little on the wild things he proclaims. Lex is proving to be the best interviewer of our generation

[@milehighyt2097]

I’m just impressed by the people he’s been able to get on the show. Lex is great but it’s like he pulled this success out of thin air. He was just some academic and turned into easily a top 3-5 podcaster. Respect

[@Finallyfree423]

It only sounds wild to people who haven't been searching for the truth for decades. You can say what you want but it doesn't change the fact. "history was written by the Victor's" but yet people still base their knowledge of history on it. Human history is alot more interesting, exciting, and scary than anyone seems to want the plebs to know

[@nurahagos9695]

Because everyone else is to interrupt and shut him down so u don’t have to hear what he says. Props to Lex

[@jacobl.s.9467]

Exactly. Lex is a Winner. Hustled and remained true. Very well articulated and intelligent.

[@tomwright9904]

If the bipolar diagnosis is correct and depending on its severity this may very much on where Ye is in his mood cycle - and it would not be surprising if someone in a manic state was more likely to seek out interviews than at other times. I very much see the potential for some of these interviews to be border on taking advantage of someone with a mental illness.

[@koocnosrac]

incredible. Been a lifelong fan of Kanye and I’ve never seen an interviewer of his stay as simultaneously grounded and compassionate as lex did

[@wahlstreet2342]

Lex came from a place of genuine love but he got too emotional and failed to really see and touch on the current oppression that black people go through today in America. Lex focused too much on telling YE how he was commenting on how the Jewish media/exes/CEOs have done bad business with him and he can’t call them out because it brings up the memories of the holocaust. That’s not what YE is trying to do, in that exchange the real current oppression that is happening in America today got glossed over by Lex. Glad he gave YE his time to speak and didn’t interrupt.

[@gransiglo]

way to go lex

[@ragnargrabson1287]

Kanye 'Ye' West is very convincing in his arguments, come across as an intelligent man, visionary and charitable towards those in need. Ye raises valid points about entertainment business that exploits artists, about Planned Parenthood that does exists mostly in African-American neighborhoods, about BLM. Lex did a very good job handling very tough topics and pain that Ye is experiencing from being rejected by mainstream media.

[@zach4216]

I don't think Ye is very convincing. His attitudes are painted by the same old antisemitism and conspiracy theory that has pervaded for thousands of years. It's just sad really. Makes me feel bad for him mainly. His arguments make no sense.

[@TheAlchemist444]

Honestly the way that Lex was able to tell Ye in real time that it hurt him to tell him that he didn't trust him honestly was a masterclass in emotional intelligence, I got a lot to learn which is why I subbed!

[@Mandzoooo]

What part of the interview does he say that?

[@TheAlchemist444]

@@Mandzoooo I'm sorry I don't remember the timestamp specifically but probably around 15 - 20 mins after Ye made the comment.

[@brandonandujar2289]

Deceitful

[@charlestwoo]

@@Mandzoooo 2:01:13

[@Charliecheplin]

@@brandonandujar2289 bro why the pessimism? Sympathize with both sides. Ye said that with a tad bit of a hating tone, that’s not something a visionary should be saying because he should aspire to be greater than that.

[@plutolars7518]

This is the most honest podcast discussion ever done. The tension is so high that it can burst at any time and by miracle the discussion stays balanced.

[@chinenyenwokenna6297]

Yes!!!!

[@daemonelectricity]

It's not honest. Kanye is BSing his way around the issue constantly. There's no truth in word soup. Only copouts.

[@BRP]

This was Great this is what KANYE WEST NEEDS THO like i wish kanye started out speaking to lex (he needs this HONESTY FROM A WHITE MAN )

[@brianrom9993]

@@daemonelectricity if you listen to some of his older podcasts, that's kind of how he talks. This is sadly more coherent than normal.

[@s4ckm4n]

@@daemonelectricity I think he has some kind of verbal, or even conversational, thought process. In the last minutes, he changed his view and and basically accepted Lex' points.

[@PsychoGonzales88]

I think it's great how Lex can adapt to people, but to bring in a different wind here, yay, he's really a great visionary and man. notices how much he really thinks everything through, yes he has views that seem extreme, but you have to have that as a leader and think through them yourself. So I'm thrilled and flashed and in this interview you noticed human weaknesses in both of them and that's good. Because we are all human beings no matter what position we are in.

[@luckygriffinnyabicha2657]

The best podcast I have watched in a while. "You may not understand what I am doing right now, But you will"

[@adamboxoo7072]

Lex with an absolute monster guest out of nowhere

[@rayn_0ff]

Lex earning monster status himself. Tyrannosaurus Lex

[@rufinodufino5626]

@@rayn_0ff 😂

[@Blacklightning201]

Man hid this video like an ultimate trap card in yu gi oh 😭

[@Fredrikbb]

Really? Blacky Kanye is interesting? Rofl @ American celebrity culture.

[@BLAISEDAHL96]

Yeah this is crazy!!!

[@xelaldaero9339]

Ye is genius! Wow enjoyed this conversation

[@perknsmerch4824]

Kanye is monumental at starting with an idea and ending with a meaningless word salad.

[@johnpalish]

Yeah, I definitely agree, it was difficult to watch

[@Qleverett]

So who owns all the music labels? All the sports teams ? All the movie studios?

[@perknsmerch4824]

@@Qleverett did you accidentally respond to my comment?

[@Qleverett]

@@perknsmerch4824 I asked a question. Do you have an answer?

[@placeholdermail9768]

The verbal exchange when Ye told Lex he doesn't trust him was so intense even I got hurt. The ending was beautiful. What a roller coaster of an interview. Kudos, Lex. No one else could do the magic you did in this episode.

[@Hunter-jx5cc]

i feel you on that, yeesh

[@TheosLogos]

watch "elttaB tsaL ehT aporuE" (spelled backwards)

[@greendholia5206]

Timestamp??

[@zack49]

@@TheosLogos tihs of eceip a eruoy (spelled backwards)

[@alexisg.1413]

@@greendholia5206 1:53:00

[@padrino7073]

This was a rollercoaster. No one in human history could of done this interview but lex. Composed, honest, loving and firm.

[@F11ch]

Composed? What are you talking about? He was all over the place with his appeals to emotions. Imagine being so fucking dumb, that when someone points out, that the media are controlled by a group of people that despise the rest of the citizenry, you start yabbing about the sixty goriliion dead jews in Germany....

[@JeremyPatton]

Lex was not composed. He was completely flustered and caught consistently off guard. He‘s only rebuttal was „love“….😂

[@jeffshell3151]

Rogan would have murdered him

[@jackiechilds8047]

White man says, Don't blame my skin as a group. Black people and jews say: hate white males White males: enjoy the next war your sons fight

[@jackiechilds8047]

Talk about 5 percenters Don't hide btch. Speak. Five Percenters are LOVED by the business people. Speak btch. Speak on the people who make you money. Or no? Dat money means more than speech?

[@Mac-qi5nz]

Nice of Ye to come straight from his bukkakkee, could changed his top tho

[@Crystal.B.Dawned]

I dont know how much you two know each other, or perhaps how much you've come to know each other but Lex, its sure somethn being able to recognize how much of a truly good friend you would be for Ye. For anyone, for that matter, of course... But sometimes people just turn up in our lives at exactly the right time, right place and for purpose. Even IF your moments were brief, you have certainly left your impression upon. You two or anyone know it or not. But, WE... exist. Genuine care, compassion, integrity to the best of our ability... and the truth is, is that each and every one of us contains this self, and I just Thank You for sharing Yours before us here. Ye...its been a year, you've been quiet, you've been busy but ,man you killed with the super bowl lol and the album... man. FanFNTastic... I really REALLY hope you've chosen to leave them, they, those people, your people, my people for the history books. lol But... Regardless I still love ya, The BEST Ye, still to come ✊🤨 You've got somethn special, a certain kind of extra special that i don't think we've fully been blessed to experience yet. My hope, is to see you opening up to Love, Love from every direction and therein trust. Love unconditionally every other YOU before you. Love thy neibour as yourself. OHhh how these short quotes circle right back around with such true power and purpose behind them. Anyway😏 Good Luck and well see yall THERE. Our best selves, comin up. 😉 Cheers

[@michaelpierce3725]

Lex, the skills you displayed in this interview, and the the self control of your words, I would say this is your Black Belt test in interviewing and you passed with 100%!

[@chrissmith4025]

How so explain and give an example

[@flopro1]

​​​@@chrissmith4025 uh, did you not listen to the whole interview? He was cut off so many times, disrespected nonstop with his calm words, he was told he wasn't trusted, and talked download towards yet he kept his cool.

[@Fred-jc7rc]

@@flopro1 Yep. Michael has no responsibility to explain himself. If you get it, you get it. Lex only sought perspective in the face of ignorance the same way you might when speaking with a kid. Instead of derailing conversation with corrections and offense, he helps Kanye clarify his instinctual concepts, which are unpolluted by standard convention, but certainly lack respect and authority over the content.

[@williamearle6281]

@@chrissmith4025 Lex is like the silver tongued devil in human resources that fires a bunch of people with a soft voice, euphemisms and a smile. Kanye handled him well.

[@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154]

@@Fred-jc7rc He never helped Ye clarify anything. Lex either pushed his agenda, capitulated and flattered, or never minded the initial topic and going on to a new topic. You watched this interview with a strong bias

[@alicadams3289]

When Ye starts taking notes Lex’s face was priceless

[@montolonzo3836]

kaik are afraid no mercy

[@bigmate4721]

Kanye is right about the jews

[@alen-commentnazi8774]

Time stamp?

[@claudeposternak5006]

QUI!?

[@Parmisan]

What’s the time stamp

[@neiruxia]

Lex has to become a part of Ye circle. They belong together.

[@KaraboMasemola6408]

Kanye West undoubtedly stands as one of the most exceptional individuals, known for his unique perspectives and unwavering commitment to his purpose. In a world that needs strong leaders, Kanye exemplifies the qualities of someone who tirelessly pursues their mission without relenting. His creative endeavors consistently garner accolades, being synonymous with genius. Lex, the interviewer, showcased remarkable skills by both challenging Kanye's ideas and fostering a fruitful conversation that allowed him to freely express his thoughts.

[@boredom5132]

Stop glazing you weirdo, 90% of what Kanye says is insanely idiotic.

[@D1Snr]

​@@boredom5132It most definitely is. It's clear he's not well.

[@moodcheck3242]

scooped something from chatgpt i see..

[@fr9340]

This is exactly what we need in a rational world. Long form discussions where both sides can express their views without being silenced.

[@harounhajem7972]

Yepp, thanks to that now people can clearly see that Kanye is just crazy person. What he is rambling about is exactly what i hear when i meet crazy people. Thank god he is not agressive because that would end really really bad.

[@Seeker7257]

Many of us underestimate the fact that we have access to so many talks, podcasts, knowledge and skills. All we need to do is seek. Seek and ye shall find. The word 'Ye' is a word which is a plural form of the word 'you'.

[@czaXone]

This isn’t a conversation lmao.

[@redveinborneo4673]

Only works if the guy in question actually has views and is actually able to express them. Kanye can't.

[@32BitMikeTyson]

@@harounhajem7972 I have a series of questions for you what is your opinion on hip-hop particularly the songs focused on violence and beef that result in real life casualties, also what are your opinion on the people who scout /sign these artist’s and hoist them from impoverished conditions to amplify there voices and create a stereotype/energy in the environments that perpetuate a poisonous cycle. Also what’s your opinion on the people who benefit/profit on that type of music the most even after the death of the artist’s who also went threw a history of atrocities being called out on it. Geraldo Rivera said on Fox News after listening to a hip hop record “This is why I say hip hop has done more damage to young African Americans than racism in recent years” a statement that stereotypes people who listen to music that come from a certain culture. Should the group of people who historically benefit from this and made it a family business that passes on from generation to generation be called out on it or should Ye just shuttup since they to went threw things almost 100 year’s ago?

[@The_Dude_Man]

Truly a masterclass in composure, empathy, and demonstrating how to seek to understand. Thank you Lex for showing the power of long form content and why we need conversations like this in the public forum. To debate, to agree, disagree, find common ground, and to come together in understanding. One of the best interviews ever IMO

[@ockbodhi3244]

Truth!!!!

[@maxschaul]

Great description of how I felt, was gonna comment but this sums it up

[@mkm1206]

This is what America and the world needs long meaningful conversations. Not sound bites. Amen

[@kpeezyforsheezy]

Thank you! I just commented the same thing up above on what seemed to be a hate thread. If you guys are scrolling through you’ll likely come across it, but my entire point behind everything I said was how all around brilliant this convo was. I’m very curious to see if they become friends after this. Ye is the type of madness that Lex loves, and Lex is the genuine realness and intelligence that Ye craves and needs.

[@isaacentebi7383]

I agree, I just think Lex just have pushed harder with the jewish comments, like just debunking the theory would have been great, bringing in some facts that disprove the "jewish" media, etc. Not everybody is rational and/or comes from a place of love, its not totally unrealistic to assume that a few % of people that will listen to the podcast will be drawn by antisemitic tropes.

[@jennieblossom5]

I learned so many things from this interview. Amongst many things, I learned how important it is to listen without judgement or degredation. Thanks Lex. You're an important person in this world x

[@Donaldputin]

jugdement is CRUCIAL.

[@omarmercado1238]

Listened the whole thing and all i can say is wow. Amazing stuff

[@Mixcoatl]

Honestly, the most surprising thing about this interview is that Lex understands wtf Kanye is talking about.

[@rheinwelle925]

Are you sure?

[@esbenm6544]

@@rheinwelle925 cope

[@liamconverse8950]

It's because they're both talking bullshit to skate around the Jewish issue

[@SamJac55]

Never listened to Kanye before. He is abstract but i understand 99% of the stuff he was talking about.

[@RebelPrintMedia]

@@SamJac55 by abstract do you mean stoopid?

[@SMEGEL145]

Never seen someone not only understand Ye so well but also be able to rebuttal, call him out where necessary, and possibly have changed his mind on some things. I feel like people get scared of him when they interview him or just let him rant on and on and then just shake there heads in agreement. Great interview as always Lex!

[@nathaniellange9526]

That’s cause not only is lex way smarter than him but he could also kill him in about 15 seconds at any given moment, so Kanye has zero choices other than be agreeable

[@ihavetubes]

amazing interview I learned a lot from both men.

[@MellowAlchemist]

Agreed

[@adolfwigga]

Comparing Kanye's (VERY SERIOUS) "death con" tweets to Nazi Germany was so spot on Lex. More ridiculous than comparing orange man to the genocider. Lex is the king of condenscending.

[@bjorn.sandenstein]

​@@adolfwigga lmao self-righteous lex crusading for zionism. imagine denying that the media is overwhelmingly jewish and hiding behind atrocities to obscure that fact. THIS IS WHY PEOPLE HATE (((THEM))). 109 different countries can attest to that

[@mohdalnaqbi]

not so crazy now huh, this aged well

[@xKS616]

Thats why im here. 50k comments of sucking up to lex and kanye sees the evil

[@newglof9558]

Lex Fridman is all about Love. His ancestors were from Lovingrad, Soviet Love Union and were members of the Lovshevik Party. They loved the Kulovaks in the guloves

[@qui-gonjinn3322]

Weird compliment but okay

[@ryantremblay2476]

I'm glad lex held his ground during this interview while maintaining positive conversation

[@user-yd4nk4lm6s]

He didn’t do a very good job. Kanye provided a level headed stance and I respect his commitment to bettering his people just as the Jewish community so brilliantly did.

[@TransTrump]

@@user-yd4nk4lm6s kanye isn't honest about his own feelings. He is very emotionally immature. Like a spoiled only child.

[@joemorgenstern9846]

@@TransTrump What a well thought out argument!

[@aSSGoblin1488]

Putin, Lex and Kanye has one thing in common. they hate Nazis

[@SpaceCadet_12]

@@joemorgenstern9846 well they aren’t wrong. Kanye is literally a spoiled only child, his mother never told him no growing up. Did you watch his documentary on netflix?

[@In_Case_Im_Fake]

the most human interview i've seen Ye do in the last few years.

[@dunkeykung2500]

by design. couldn't even pull it off completely.

[@juliaschettig8713]

You can tell that Ye will not trust anybody, probably ever again? You noticed he said the only one that has his back is “God!” Each time Lex gave a compliment to Ye, he just sat there, he never responded in kind! Ye being a “disciple of God”, sure has a hard time complimenting other races and religions???

[@Riverrain123]

I love kanye

[@jameseldridge3445]

If you aren’t being censored then you aren’t telling the truth

[@claytonclifford2323]

Ye really is a forward thinker and I’d love to learn from him and his experiences

[@acrookedtoes]

Not really man ,most people feel like this , but have no voice or background. Just talk to more people outside your wheelhouse and you'll see.

[@AsherneZ]

100 procent agree, YE is a innovater in a world filled with sheeps

[@dustin3886]

Nah he’s repeating well known, established topics/ideas/controversies and spinning it as though he’s a profound pioneer of piecing together puzzles…. It’s fine I suppose just the arrogance and psychotic bubble he’s in makes it so cringe.

[@JanisStoffel]

pure masterclass of lex, to be able to reach so far into ye's heart and also give him the space and allow ye to be vulnerable is incredible.

[@alanparana6899]

How much do you think the thoughts of pop culture influence your takes?

[@DAN_ZEMAN]

Everyone need ls to quit kissing these idols asses… It’s real pathetic

[@GenDominion]

@@alanparana6899He doesn't even realize that he serves a master as a slave

[@Donaldputin]

-.-

[@hitemhard1991]

he's a subversive small hat. Jewish Media is a lie, is it? name all the top media CEO'S Vaccine rollout - All Dual isreali citizenship, working for Pfizer the enemy is within!

[@MMAKOTV]

Lex is the only interviewer who doesn’t interrupt every 5 seconds and actually shows his guest respect/attention

[@Ronster822]

That's not even remotely true.

[@TheMonkeyHat]

Watch TFTC, Marty Bent is a great host.

[@QGDeclined]

That's a bit generous. More like Lex is a completely passive kiss-ass that serves up almost exclusively romanticized softball questions. He never actually challenges anyone. That ain't good inteviewing. He's a wonderful host, and a terrible interviewer.

[@MansterBear]

@@QGDeclined I'm 30 min in and he's pushed back on Kanye like 3 or 4 times already.

[@simonbrenting]

No need.. ye interrupts himself constantly

[@AntonNoUsername]

I'll probably not watch the full video now, but its about how I prioritize my time this evening. The point I want to make is that if I want to watch the whole video now which is almost 2 and an half hour, I would. And I would be focused throughout the video. But most people today, at least the Gen Z, but even millennials (I'm a millennial myself but different than many other millennials), would not be able to listen long at all without losing focus. Due to TikTok and now KZbin shorts, people does not have the attention span to listen for long time. I'm not perfect either, if there's something I don't find interesting, it takes harder to focus, true. But if something interests me I can focus for long periods of time so that I even forget to do basic things. I was speaking to someone about this who said that he think people in the future may have shorter attention spans. That humans will evolve their brain in a new way, where focusing for long periods of time becomes very hard. I'm not sure whether it would be evolutionary, but epigenetics is real, so what our parents and great grandparents and so on do, can affect our genes. And maybe this can lead to outcomes that is not so great, such as shorter attention span. So I would guess this would increase the amount of people being diagnosed with ADHD or ADD and given ADHD medication. Whether ADHD is a disability anyway, or whether it is just an advantage, having no attention span would not be an advantage, at least not in the environment we live in that requires focus. Because long attention span leads to more productivity, hard work and success. However with the fourth industrial revolution that is also part of Agenda 2030, where millions of people will have no job, long attention span may not be as important, BUT, it would depend on what you do. If making TikTok videos or KZbin shorts is the only area that you focus on, then a long attention span is not necessary. But some people want to do bigger things in life. I do see some positive things that could come out of the fourth industrial revolution that The World Economic Forum and United Nations speak of. But I also see a lot of bad things coming out of it. And the World Economic Forum and United Nations couldn't care less about humanity. But some good things that could come from it is self employment for more people. It is believed that AI will advance beyond humans so that everything humans come up with AI can come up with. But that is not necessarily so. AI cannot copy everything about a human, and even if they would appear to be able to copy everything about us, it would just be programmed behavior. Now could AI become self aware? First of all, the definition of self awareness can be viewed differently. But if we speak in terms of consciousness that leads to self awareness, then it depends on the nature of reality itself. But I don't believe consciousness is localised in the brain. I don't believe in materialism. I see consciousness as non local, transcending the brain and I don't believe it is confined somewhere. I believe consciousness is just Life itself. So I like Robert Lanza's Biocentrism, because it makes Life the central aspect of what you see. Even though there is no way to prove life outside of myself or my "own consciousness", there's no reason to go that way, because that is more philosophical bordering on solipsism. Why I think self employment is a good thing is because working under other people can be draining. Working for corporations can be draining. And working for others can create less free time because you have no control over your work schedule, how many hours to work and so on. Often they will just call a person telling them to go to work, even waking them in the middle of the night. But if people run their own business or create their own ideas and inventions, then more people will become independent from corporations. Self dependency is good. Governments does not like that very much however. That's why U.S government wants to ban TikTiok. That's why Trump was pushing for TikTok to be banned, and now Joe Biden is doing the same thing. This comment became very lengthy, and I would prefer to write longer, but I know that due to the short attention span of many, many people may not read even this comment fully. However, people who watch this interview probably have long attention spans, so maybe they will read my full comment if they find it interesting.

[@Idkwth2say]

Conversely speaking, the propensity of information in the present moment is far greater. As a consequence of contextual knowledge, the present moment offers peace and harmony, and other benefits which cannot be overstated. The subjectivity of the past or present is ultimately burdensome in spite of the immense potential, therefore the right concentration and wholesome knowledge - objectivity enables the individual as a whole to circumvent a mirage of thinking and any such bias.

[@UntangledKnots]

I genuinely hope these two become closer. I think Ye needs a friend like Lex who can be tough enough to call him out on his epic bullshit but gentle and patient enough to try and understand his perspective and help him express it better in conversation, maybe teach him a little more humility and empathy.

[@herschel7643]

Lex just dodged the question he couldn’t even bring himself to say there is no such thing as jewish control of media he just told Kanye to not say it

[@mister-monkeyman]

Literally the Virgin Chad friendship

[@soul2soul399]

Yikes, that a lot to ask of Lex. I have a sister with bipolar disorder and we’ve had to put up with her because she’s family. Friends don’t have to put up with that level of toxicity and drama.

[@UntangledKnots]

@@soul2soul399 I agree. But if he draws the right lines and if Kanye respects him enough to not sabotage the relationship it could work. I’ve had relationships with dramatic people where I had to experience 0% of their drama because I refused to. And they became less dramatic thanks to relationships like that. Is this likely here? It really depends on how much Kanye respects Lex, I won’t bet on it. But I hope.

[@ec92009y]

So brave! Thx Lex.