A planned interview between Ye and Piers Morgan came to a sudden halt on Tuesday when the rapper abruptly ended the conversation after just a few tense minutes.
The sit-down, which was expected to be another dramatic exchange between the outspoken artist and the controversial broadcaster, quickly unraveled over a series of confrontations, beginning with Morgan’s use of Ye’s former surname.
The interview took place with Ye seated in front of a sweeping ocean view from Mallorca. When asked about his current state of mind, Ye gestured toward the scenery and insisted the view itself should be the answer. Morgan challenged this, arguing that Ye’s recent erratic behavior on social media contradicted his apparent tranquility. Ye pushed back, claiming his online posts represent a battle for self-expression and resistance against institutional control, particularly from the financial world.
Things escalated when Morgan made a factual error, citing Ye’s follower count on X (formerly Twitter) as 32 million instead of the current 33.3 million. Ye took offense, suggesting the mistake was part of a broader pattern of disrespect from the media. He passionately defended his cultural impact, referencing how his music has been a part of people’s most important life moments.
From that point, the mood soured further. Ye criticized the way media figures treat artists who have deeply influenced society, comparing himself to legends like John Lennon and Michael Jackson. He accused the media of ignoring the love in his work and instead focusing on controversial aspects of his personality and statements.
Without warning, Ye declared the interview over and left the set. Before walking out, he told Morgan, “We can circle back when you can count,” referencing the incorrect follower number.
Morgan, clearly frustrated, called Ye a “sniveling little coward” and turned his attention to YouTuber Sneako, who had joined Ye for the appearance. Morgan pressed Sneako about his continued support for Ye in light of the rapper’s history of inflammatory remarks, including past praise for figures like Hitler and repeated antisemitic comments.
The encounter quickly made headlines, not for the content of the conversation, but for how swiftly it collapsed. It’s the latest in a string of public appearances where Ye’s unpredictable behavior has taken center stage, leaving viewers with more questions than answers and further distancing the artist from traditional media platforms.