Ye (formally known as Kanye West), in a revealing moment, recounted a story about his son Saint and rapper Tyler, The Creator—a once-close collaborator whose relationship with the mogul has since fractured, prompting a wave of sharp public jabs aimed squarely at the Odd Future frontman. In a recent X post, Ye recalled a moment from a Kardashian Christmas gathering when his son Saint turned to Tyler and said, “My dad is better than you.” The pointed remark, shared without context, highlights the increasingly fraught dynamic between the two men—especially as Ye continues to take public shots at Tyler. Tyler has yet to address the comment.
Ye has grown more confrontational online, recently calling Tyler, The Creator “overrated” and casting doubt on the lyrical strength of both Tyler and Kendrick Lamar. “Name one good Tyler, The Creator bar,” he wrote, pressing fans to defend either rapper’s verses. He went further, implying that even his own guest appearances eclipse anything the two have delivered.
From Applause to Accusations: Ye and Tyler’s Growing Rift
The strain between the two artists has only sharpened since March, when Ye sparked controversy with cutting remarks about Tyler’s discography, claiming the rapper has not created any memorable songs. The mogul dismissed Tyler as someone who checks every artistic box—except the one that matters: making music that resonates. He also accused Tyler’s newest release of leaning heavily on his own creative blueprint.
The shift in tone is stark considering the goodwill shared just weeks earlier. After A$AP Rocky’s acquittal in a widely watched trial, both Yeezy and Tyler came forward to applaud the outcome—Ye, in particular, thanked Tyler for standing by him during his own turbulent times. In a reflective post, he underscored the solidarity that can still surface among artists, even when tensions linger beneath.
As tensions mount, Tyler has offered no public response to Ye’s incendiary remarks or the disturbing accusations tied to Nazism, the KKK, and antisemitism. Their once collaborative bond—rooted in mutual admiration—now stands on uncertain ground, with both artists charting divergent paths through increasingly fraught terrain.
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