- 16:00, 21 Feb 2022
- Updated: 16:00, 21 Feb 2022
KANYE West was shown in his new Netflix documentary bragging about how he is a “genius” in a 20-year-old video.
The documentary has debuted on Netflix amid the rapper’s ongoing divorce from Kim Kardashian.
Kardashian, who filed for divorce from West in February 2021 after seven years of marriage, also unfollowed Ye on Instagram after the rapper slammed Pete Davidson yet again on the social media platform.
Kim unfollowed her ex just days before the anniversary of the split.
Meanwhile, Kanye thanked his “real friends” in a caption on Instagram, throwing shade towards the Kardashian family and his ex Kim and writing, “This person has never lied to me and is the least industry person I know.”
The photo shows Patrick Reynolds, known more widely as Plain Pat, who managed Kanye early in his music career.
“If you can count your real friends on one hand I only have 4 fingers left,” the rapper concluded.
Part one of Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy debuted on February 16.
Read our Kanye West and Kim Kardashian divorce live blog for the latest news and updates…
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Kanye criticizes streaming services, continued
He continued, writing: “Some say I’m the only one who can make this change. So as the leading innovator in music of the past 20 years. I’m putting my own work on the line to change it.
“I’ve already won by not being afraid to move. Now we’re winning because there are true supporters that have invested their hard earned money in my vision of freedom.”
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Kanye criticizes streaming services
Kanye West said that in the 24 hours since announcing that Donda 2 will only be accessible to stream on his Stem Player, he had sold over 6,200 units, worth $1.3million.
Along with disclosing the sales figures, he also slammed streaming platforms, explaining why his forthcoming album won’t be accessible there when it drops on February 22, 2022 (2/22/22).
The Stem Player sales data, which include $8.6million in total purchases since the $200 gadget was debuted in August 2021 for Donda, were shared on Instagram.
He wrote: “I walked away from Apple right after having the most number 1’s in Apple history. Song Writers have been really hurt by streaming platforms.”
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What is Pete Davidson’s net worth?
Davidson’s has an estimated $8million net worth, Celebrity Net Worth reported.
As a main cast member on SNL, who has been on the show since 2014, Davidson earns around $15K per episode.
He’s remained in the spotlight for most of his career and has dated many high-status women.
Davidson was most recently linked to fashion mogul Kim Kardashian.
In 2018, Davidson was briefly engaged to international pop star, actress, and television personality, Ariana Grande.
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What is Pete Davidson’s net worth?
Davidson’s has an estimated $8million net worth, Celebrity Net Worth reported.
As a main cast member on SNL, who has been on the show since 2014, Davidson earns around $15K per episode.
He’s remained in the spotlight for most of his career and has dated many high-status women.
Davidson was most recently linked to fashion mogul Kim Kardashian.
In 2018, Davidson was briefly engaged to international pop star, actress, and television personality, Ariana Grande.
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Who will be on The Kardashians cast?
Given that Kim, Kourtney, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall, and Kylie Jenner, as well as mother Kris Jenner, were all included in the teaser pictures announcing the new series, it’s reasonable to presume they’ll all appear on The Kardashians.
Some fans were concerned about the return of Kourtney’s ex Scott Disick, but Kim put minds at ease with a tweet.
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What have the Kardashians said about new show?
While there is very little known about the new reality series, the Kardashian-Jenners have dropped a few indications about what to anticipate from the upcoming program.
Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and Khloe Kardashian walked to the stage to accept an award at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards on December 7, divulging details about their future Hulu series in the process.
In their speech for their Best Reality Show of 2021 win at the PCAs, Kris said: “We’ve closed this one chapter but a new one is coming. We can’t wait for you to see what we have in store for you coming in 2022 on Hulu, so get ready.”
The series is set to premiere on April 14.
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Has Kanye been banned from SNL?
Rumors are swirling that after threatening to show up at SNL with “100 goons” and offering comedian Michael Che double his salary to cut ties with Pete, Kanye has been told he can’t return.
A source told Radar Online: “Kanye has been banned from the show. Usually SNL loves controversy and isn’t afraid to tackle any story in the news head-on, however, you will not see Kanye on the show or hear his name mentioned again.
“It is obvious that Kanye needs help and making threats against a cast member is not a laughing matter.”
According to Us Weekly, however, that’s not the case.
The outlet reported that the Chicago hitmaker is still permitted to appear on the show, despite the drama.
Kanye hasn’t addressed the drama, though he’s been active on social media.
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Pete’s Instagram return
In an ongoing drama that could rival any high school romance, Kim’s current boyfriend, Pete, recently returned to Instagram after a four-year hiatus.
The Saturday Night Live funnyman hasn’t posted anything yet, but his reemergence caught the eye of Kanye, who started to follow him.
Not long after that, Kim dropped Ye from her personal follow list.
According to Page Six, Kim unfollowed Kanye shortly after he blasted Pete online for making jokes about him and his mental health on Saturday Night Live during a 2018 sketch.
On his Instagram, Kanye shared a screenshot of the SNL star from the scene, which was a Weekend Update bit.
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Have Pete or Kim commented on Kanye’s posts?
Neither Kardashian nor Davidson have publicly commented on West’s posts.
However, Davidson recently joined the platform in the midst of all of the controversy.
West’s first move was to follow him on the platform.
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Did Kanye cheat on Kim?
According to Page Six, Kanye cheated on Kim Kardashian after they welcomed their children North and Saint during the rapper’s alleged alcohol abuse.
His alleged act of adultery is said to have inspired his new song Hurricane, which appears on the Donda album.
Kanye seemingly mentioned the alleged affair in the song’s lyrics, saying: “Here I go actin’ too rich / Here I go with a new chick / And I know what the truth is / Still playin’ after two kids / It’s a lot to digest when your life always movin.”
One insider claimed to the site: “The song is in a way his testimony of everything he did wrong and taking accountability for their marriage breakdown.”
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Kanye calls Kris ‘the best to ever do it’
In a long Instagram caption, Kanye lauded his ex-momager-in-law Kris Jenner as “one of the best to ever do it,” complimenting her savviness while slamming her boyfriend Corey Gamble.
“I love Kris,” Ye wrote.
“This woman is a hero and she’s done what she’s had to do to protect her family and make sure they prosper even if it meant telling everyone not to listen to me,” he continued.
“I respect her grind her hustle and her mind Kris is one of the best to ever do it.”
Kanye also said that “God has a plan to remove the Godless” and that Corey “needed to never be here anyway,” though it wasn’t immediately clear why Kanye was lashing out at Corey.
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One family member still follows Kanye’s Instagram
Shortly after Kim unfollowed Kanye on Instagram, her famous family members followed suit.
As of Friday, Kanye had lost Kourtney, Khloe, Kendall, and Kylie as followers.
However, Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner continues to follow the rapper on Instagram.
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Kardashians supportive of Kim and Pete
Kim Kardashian’s family and friends are in favor of her relationship with Pete Davidson.
The reality star’s “friends are excited to see her genuinely happy” in her relationship with Davidson, a source told People.
“Everyone around her is just happy she’s happy,” the source also said.
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Kim’s warning to Kanye, continued
The second slide of the post featured a text message from Kim to Kanye, reading: “U are creating a dangerous and scary environment and someone will hurt Pete and this will all be your fault.”
Moments later, Kanye shared yet another text conversation with his ex-wife, where she thanked him for taking her request seriously.
“Well thank you. There are dangerous people out there and this is scary and it doesn’t have to be,” she wrote.
The father of four then replied: “I will always do everything to protect you and our family forever.
“And I listened to you and told everyone to make sure nothing physical happens to Skete.”
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Kim’s warning to Kanye
Kim Kardashian warned her ex-husband Kanye that it would be his “fault” if someone were to hurt her boyfriend Pete Davidson in shocking texts exposed by the rapper.
The Yeezy founder made yet another attempt to win back the mother of his children earlier today by showing up at her home with a truck bed full of roses.
Now, Kanye, 44, has leaked a text from Kim, 41, as he shared a post regarding her boyfriend Pete Davidson.
The rapper posted a screenshot from the film Baby Boy where one actor had the other in a headlock, captioned: “UPON MY WIFE’S REQUEST PLEASE NOBODY DO ANYTHING PHYSICAL TO SKETE IM GOING TO HANDLE THE SITUATION MYSELF.”
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Kim and Pete’s romantic Valentine’s Day meal, continued
Pete, meanwhile, kept things casual in a khaki shirt, black pants, and chunky black and white sneakers.
The group later headed to a friend’s apartment in NYC to watch the Super Bowl.
Kim and Pete seemed to be in good spirits despite Kanye‘s tirade over the weekend, in which he called Pete a “d**khead” and accused him of “destroying” their family.
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Kim and Pete’s romantic Valentine’s Day meal
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson went for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal amid Kanye West’s latest rants about the couple.
The KUWTK alum, 41, and comedian, 28, looked smitten as they joined Kim’s best friend Lala Anthony for dinner at Cipriani in New York City.
Kim and Pete were caught kissing in public for the first time inside the eatery, leaning in for a peck before they sat down at the table.
The SKIMS founder sat next to her boyfriend, with Lala sitting opposite them and their friend Simon Huck nearby.
They seemed to be having a great time, laughing and chatting as they enjoyed their meal.
Kim looked typically stylish in an oversized blue puffa jacket, gray cargo pants and gray pointed boots.
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Will Travis Barker be on The Kardashians?
Kim has said that Travis Barker, Kourtney’s new fiancé, will appear on the Hulu show.
The Skims founder told Ellen DeGeneres in September: “I honestly haven’t talked to them about it, but I’m assuming because he’s such a big part of Kourtney’s life that hopefully, they will be on.”
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How did Donda West die?
Donda died abruptly on November 10, 2007, at the age of 58, only one day after undergoing cosmetic surgery.
Following her death, it was discovered that she died of heart failure caused by a combination of post-operative conditions.
Liposuction, a tummy tuck, and a breast reduction had all been performed on West’s mother. Following the treatment, she wanted to recuperate at home.
The day following her cosmetic surgeries, Donda “experienced a sore throat, pain and tightening in her chest, before collapsing in the early evening,” according to her autopsy report.
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Skim shares bikini snaps online
Kim snapped a series of sexy pics in a tiny black bikini amid drama with her ex-husband.
She posed in a pool under the cloak of darkness wearing a leather bikini and, in some photos, leather gloves.
Kim alternated wearing her hair down her back and up in a sleek ponytail. She also opted for sunglasses in some of the photos.
Kim captioned the post: “N I T E S W I M” with a moon emoji, a water droplet and a constellation emoji.
She didn’t reference the beef with her ex.
Kim Kardashian shared a series of sexy photos amid drama with Kanye West CREDIT: Instagram/Kim Kardashian Kim ignored the drama, posing for a series of sexy photos CREDIT: Instagram/Kim Kardashian -
Kanye begs God to keep him ‘sane’
Kanye West begged God to “keep him sane” on Instagram and admitted he could “use help” after he “harassed” Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson.
Kanye took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a text post that was originally posted by Kid Cudi, 38, on Tuesday.
The post read: “God… please watch over me and keep my mind sane.”
“I could use it right now.”
“To anyone who feels alone, I’m with you and I love you.”
Alongside the photo, the rapper wrote: “Love you family.”
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What is Kanye West’s net worth?
The star is now worth $1.3billion according to Forbes magazine.
His wealth includes $17 million in cash, $35 million in stocks, $81 million in “buildings and improvements” and $21 million inland.
A couple of years ago, he was estimated to be worth $250 million, with the majority of his earnings coming from music, merchandise, and touring.
His reality TV star wife Kim Kardashian, who is divorcing him, is holding up just fine with her own net worth, which currently stands at $750 million.
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What happened during Chicago’s birthday party?
On Saturday, January 15, 2022, Kanye accused Kim of hiding the location of a birthday party for their daughter, Chicago, while he was Live on Instagram.
He said he attempted and failed to reach members of the Kardashian family in regards to the location of the party.
Despite the video, Kanye was pictured at the party – which also celebrated Kylie Jenner‘s first-born Stormi Webster turning four.
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Kanye West fans furious over Donda 2 news, part three
While sharing another photo on Instagram that showed Donda 2 was trending on Twitter, the rapper explained: “Go to stemplayer.com to be a part of the revolution I feel that same feeling like when I first moved to New York to make it in Music.
“I ain’t know what was gonna happen but I knew had to move. After 10 albums after being under 10 contracts. I turned down a hundred million dollar Apple deal. No one can pay me to be disrespected. We set our own price for our art.
“Tech companies made music practically free so if you don’t do merch sneakers and tours you don’t eat. Jay Z made Tidal and fake media attacked him.
“Well in the words of my big brother. Come and get me. I’m willing to die standing cause I ain’t living on my knees no more.”
Kanye continued: “God please cover me. I run this company 100% I don’t have to ask for permission. This is our 2nd generation stemplayer We have more things we working on. I feel like how I felt in the first episode of the documentary.”
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Kanye West fans furious over Donda 2 news, continued
Shortly after he shared the post, Kanye’s fans rushed to the comments section to slam the rapper for not making the album available everywhere.
One person wrote: “Nah that’s bulls**t.”
Another insisted: “I’M NOT BUYING THAT.”
A third Instagram user chimed in: “bro what is ur problem?”
The backlash continued as another upset fan commented: “Still not buying one ye I’m sorry can’t justify spending $200 for 1 album.”