Charlamagne Tha God Gets Called Out After 2013 Interview With Kanye Resurfaces

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The internet criticizes Charlamagne over his classic interview where he told West "Yeezus was wack" and no one cared about his fashion aspirations.

We're not sure why the internet woke up on the last day of Black History Month and chose violence against Charlamagne Tha God, but here we are. There wasn't anything in particular that caused Charlamagne to become a trending topic, as he often does following the release of a new interview with an entertainer or politician. This time, his 2013 interview with Kanye West on The Breakfast Club picked up steam after resurfacing on Twitter, causing the media mogul to be targeted once again over his remarks.

The fiery exchange nearly a decade ago remains one of the most talked-about confrontations between these two. Throughout the years, Charlamagne hasn't held back in his praise and criticism of West, while the rapper has often called out the talk show host in response.

In 2013, Charlamagne famously told West that after blessing the world with hit albums, no one cared about his fashion icon aspirations to become the next Versace. He also told West that "Yeezus was wack" in his opinion, and in his own sit-down with Vibe in 2013, Charlamagne added that the rapper had yet to reach the same status as Jay-Z or Birdman.

The classic interview has been revisited by Hip Hop fans and responses to the resurfaced conversation have been mixed. Some have brought up West's later comments about slavery and his inclusion in the 2020 election, while others have dragged Charlamagne for coming down hard on West's dreams, only to be proven wrong.

Check out the full interview above and more clips below, along with commentary from the public.















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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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