Charlamagne Tha God is never one to hold back his thoughts, and his latest take on Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar is no exception. During a recent episode of The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne suggested that Ye’s recent antics aren’t just random. Moreover, they’re rooted in jealousy.
If you’ve been keeping up with hip-hop headlines, you’ve probably seen the whirlwind of Kanye-related drama this past day or so. From his latest rants to his interview comments about Kendrick, Ye has been making waves yet again. In a recent interview, the Vultures rapper even claimed that he’s the only artist who could take down K.Dot in a battle. But according to Charlamagne, this isn’t confidence. It’s envy.
“You do realize Kanye has been acting out all week because he’s envious of Kendrick’s moment, right?” Charlamagne said bluntly. “That’s just attention-seeking. He’s doing that because he wishes this was him. Kendrick is having a moment for being a prolific artist who took out his number one opp, Drake. Kanye wishes that was him right now.”
Charlamagne shares thoughts on Kanye
The Breakfast Club host didn’t stop there. He went on to call Ye’s recent behavior “cheap” compared to Kendrick Lamar’s historic run. “Kanye, this is a sideshow compared to what Kendrick did on Sunday at the Grammys and what he’s about to do this Sunday at the Super Bowl,” he continued. “Meanwhile, you got people on that stage being rewarded for their art the way that you used to be. And Kendrick just got rewarded five times for a diss track aimed at your number one opp. You wish that was you.”
It’s an interesting perspective. One that highlights how Kendrick Lamar’s dominance in hip-hop right now might be getting under Kanye’s skin. With the Super Bowl halftime show just days away, all eyes are on K.Dot, while Kanye fights to stay in the conversation. Whether Ye is actually jealous or just doing what he always does—command attention—one thing is clear. Kendrick is having a moment, and Kanye can’t ignore it.
What are your thoughts?
