Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, has recently made headlines with his controversial remarks about his faith during an interview on the YouTube show Big Boy TV. Ye, alongside rapper Ty Dolla Sign, discussed his latest album “Vultures 1” and shared his evolving views on Christianity.
Despite his past embrace of Christianity with his album “Jesus is King” and leading his Sunday Service Choir, Ye revealed his current struggles with his faith. He expressed dissatisfaction with unanswered prayers and criticized the reliance on prayer without action.
“The main thing that really that I don’t rock with is it’s just always like, ‘I’mma pray for you.’ And it’s just like, you can actually physically do something yourself too, more than just pray,” Ye explained during the interview.
He further elaborated on the limitations of prayer alone in societal issues. “We ain’t praying our way out of prison. We ain’t praying our way out the abortion clinics. We ain’t praying our way to get our land back that was always ours after gentrification, after the Harlem Renaissance and Black Wall Street was burned to the ground. Them prayers ain’t working,” he added.
Moreover, Ye shared his personal approach to overcoming challenges, mentioning that he did not rely solely on prayer during times of adversity. “I had so much to do, I didn’t have time to pray…. And look where I’m at today,” he said.
In a moment of bold self-assessment, Ye even compared himself to God in terms of his influence and longevity in the music industry. This claim starkly contrasts his statements from a 2019 listening party where he identified as a “born-again Christian” and expressed a desire to spread the gospel.
Reactions to Ye’s interview have been mixed. Some viewers on YouTube have shown support, encouraging him to continue seeking divine grace. However, others, including Christian YouTuber Nick Jones, have expressed disappointment and skepticism about Ye’s commitment to Christianity, with Jones explicitly stating his belief that Ye is not a Christian.
This latest interview underscores a significant shift in Ye’s public persona and continues to fuel discussions about his personal and musical evolution.
