Rapper Ye, Formerly Known As Kanye West Interview with ABC News Live

In case you missed it, this morning on “Good Morning America,” a portion of ABC News Live Prime Anchor Linsey Davis’ interview with Ye aired. In the clip, Ye discussed his social media use, co-parenting and more.

Watch more on ABC News Live tonight at 7 p.m. ET and tonight on “Nightline.””A Conversation with Ye: Linsey Davis Reporting,” a half-hour special on ABC News Live, airs at 8:30 p.m. ET and streams later on Hulu.

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Ye opens up in ABC News exclusive interview

By Mark Guarino, Katie Conway

Ye said he has “new respect” for ex-wife Kim Kardashian and felt sorrow for causing stress in the relationship since Kardashian filed for divorce in February 2021.

“This is the mother of my children, and I apologize for any stress that I have caused, even in my frustration, because God calls me to be stronger,” Ye, the recording artist and entrepreneur formerly known as Kanye West, said in an exclusive morning interview that aired Thursday on “Good Morning America.” “I need this person to be less stressed and of the best, sound mind and as calm as possible to be able to raise those children at the end of the day.”

In a wide-ranging interview that covered Donda Academy, a school he started in California, to his plans to once again run for president, Ye repeatedly circled back to the responsibility that he has as a celebrity and his insistence that he have a say in the future of the four children he fathered with the global social media and reality TV star.

“As a dad and as a Christian. And I have a right to have a voice on what my kids are wearing, what they’re watching, what they’re eating,” he said. “I have a platform where I get to say what so many dads can’t say out loud.”

Ye said he “absolutely” wants his children to attend Donda Academy, “a gospel school” he created named after Donda West, his late mother who chaired the Department of English, Communications, Media Arts and Theatre at Chicago State University on Chicago’s South Side. She died in 2007.

“I’m their dad. It has to be co-parenting. It’s not up to only the woman. Like, men have a choice also. Men’s voices matter,” he said.

The private school, which Ye said was originally named the Yeezy Christian Academy, is located in Simi Valley, California. According to the school’s website, the academy’s mission is to help students “learn fundamentals, grow in their faith, and experience two enrichment classes.”

Ye said the school gives “kids practical tools that they need in a world post the iPhone being created.” He said the school is in its third year and has an enrollment of 82 students.

“So many schools are made to set kids up for industries that don’t even matter anymore,” he said, pointing out that the focus areas of the school is “on practical skills” such as engineering, computer programming and farming. He added that the school has tutors who focus on specific areas and could “actually turn your kids into, like, geniuses.”

“And if your kids are geniuses … they’re three grade levels ahead,” he added.

Ye told ABC News he hired a female basketball coach to help improve the skills of North, his 9-year-old daughter. He also helps coach North “every morning,” he said. The effort, Ye added, showed dramatic results. “She trained every day and I really stayed on her. And when she came back, she had the confidence,” he said.

Ye, who created the fashion brand Yeezy, also addressed the dissolving of his partnership with the Gap. Last week, Ye sent the Gap a letter terminating the 10-year partnership, saying the clothing retailer breached its contract to sell his Yeezy Gap line of apparel. Ye said he plans to open his own line of stores simply called YZY.

Mark Breitbard, Gap brand president and CEO, said the company and West are “not aligned” in how they work together, according to a memo sent to employees and reviewed by the Wall Street Journal. “Simply put…while we share a vision how we work together to deliver this vision is not aligned,” Breitbard wrote, according to the Journal.

It was all kind of a disregard for the voice of something that I co-created.

In addition to criticizing the Gap, Ye has recently criticized Adidas, a retailer that carries his apparel. Ye has been working with the athletic brand since their partnership was announced in 2016, but lashed out at Adidas when the brand released its Adilette 22 sandals, which resemble Ye’s Yeezy slides. Ye called their footwear “a fake Yeezy.”

“It was all kind of a disregard for the voice of something that I co-created. I co-created the product at Adidas. I co-created the product at Gap,” Ye said.

“That means that I was there for some specific agenda, not for Yeezy Gap to be everything that it could be, or this dream that I had about what the Gap could be,” he said. “It’s time for me to make my own thing.”

Adidas Chief Executive Kasper Rorsted said in August that West was probably the most important partner the company had, according to the Wall Street Journal. Adidas is trying to find a path toward continuing the partnership, the paper reported.

Since his ongoing battle with Adidas, Ye said he’s determined to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes of his brand.

“We had to level up,” Ye said. “Really show ’em who’s the new boss in town, that I’m the boss of me. I’m no longer just the man ridin’ atop the polo horse. I’m not just a mascot in the middle of the games, gettin’ the crowd hyped up sayin’, ‘Hey, wear this, do this,’ but you know, just learn financial engineering. Learn how to — learn how to really run a company.”

Ye added that he plans to move forward with an Oct. 3 fashion show in Paris that was initially planned in conjunction with the Gap. He secured a new producer for the event, he said, via Instagram.

Today, YZY Gap engineered by Balenciaga announced a new line of outerwear and knitwear, which will be made available online. YZY Gap engineered by Balenciaga also announced that YZY Gap will be available at stores outside of the U.S. for the first time at Gap’s Tokyo and Shanghai flagship stores.

Potentially, another presidential run

In November 2020, Ye conceded his run for president. He had loaned $6.8 million to his 2020 presidential committee, essentially self-funding his campaign during the first month and a half of his run, according to a Federal Election Commission disclosure filing.

Ye said he “absolutely” plans to run for president again but did not specify when.

“That time wasn’t in God’s time,” he said.

Ye said he is often misunderstood because of his adamancy for his Christian faith, which drives him to perform “Sunday Service” with a gospel choir at different locations around the U.S. He said he’s a “radical” for wanting to promote “the idea of family, the idea of God, the idea of protecting your children’s innocence for as long as possible.”

“When you remove the love and fear of God, you open up the love and fear of everything else. And it’s easier to have sheep when people don’t have God. It’s easier to control the people if people are not controlled by God. Because then they can be controlled by how many likes they have or whatever’s happening on their TikTok or how much money or the perception that people have,” he said.

“But we only have one audience here and that audience is God. And He’s watching us at all times,” Ye said. “He’s got my back.”

Khloe Kardashian Beaded Yousef Aljasmi Jumpsuit and 2017 Holiday Card

The Kardashian Clan celebrated Christmas in style.  Newly pregnant Khloe Kardashian didn’t let a baby bump stop her from enjoying the holiday!  She was seen in a Yousef Aljasmi beaded jumpsuit and high ponytail.

According to social media, the Kardashians shared snippets of their holiday card for 25 Days on Instagram.

The family opted for a classic look wearing white shirts and jeans.  Kylie Jenner was missing from the traditional picture.

Reality Star Scott Disick’s Style Evolution and Favorite Streetwear Brands on Complex x Fuse

This Friday, reality star Scott Disick will appear on all new episode of Complex x Fuse to discuss his style evolution, favorite streetwear brands and preferred Kanye West designed sneakers.

Title: Complex x Fuse

Talent Featured: Scott Disick, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross and more

Airdate: Friday, December 8 at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Fuse

TUNE-IN: Scott Disick drops some serious cash while Sneaker ShoppingWiz Khalifa explains how he’d market weed to moms; Sean Evans explores the New York BBQ scene with the stars from YouTube juggernaut Rooster Teeth; and Speedy Morman discovers if he has the chops to feed the boss, Rick Ross, on an all-new Complex x Fuse Friday, December 8 at 11 p.m. ET/PT only on Fuse.

Episode Highlights:

Complex x Sneakers Scott Disick talks pal Kanye West’s revolution of the sneaker industry on Sneaker Shopping with Joe La Puma.

Complex x Pop Culture– Wiz Khalifa reveals how he’d market marijuana to moms plus NY’s Museum of Modern Art charts streetwear’s impact on culture.

Complex x Food – Sean Evans and the stars from YouTube channel’s Rooster Teeth dig in to NYC’s BBQ; Complex’s Speedy Morman finds out if he has the chops to make it as a celebrity chef for Rick Ross on Jobs Unlisted.

ABOUTComplex x Fuse features exclusive first-looks of athletes and celebrities eating killer food, answering burning questions, and revealing the secrets behind the hottest kicks. The weekly, 90-minute Complex-branded block features first-run segments from Complex’s core slate of more than 20 digital shows including signature series like Hot OnesSneaker Shopping and Everyday Struggle.

KIM KARDASHIAN in alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet

Kim Kardashian was seen wearing alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet today, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in New York City.

Kardashian was spotted wearing alice + olivia’s velvet maxi dress while leaving the apartment that she shares with husband Kanye West on September 14, 2016 in New York City.

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The Life of Pablo Pop-Up Shop – Merchandise Launch

Kanye West hosted “The Life of Pablo” Pop-Up Shop at 21 international locations. Merchandise sold at the stores included Basic T-Shirts, Bomber Jackets, Hoodies, Military Jackets, and Baseball Caps.

Several fashion enthusiasts visited the shop.  Potential customers waited outside for several hours to view the merchandise.  Thus, the collection received mixed reviews due to the price, style, and return policy of the clothing.

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Visual design of the pop-up shop was reminiscent of a minimalistic style with white walls, mirrors, and a few racks of clothing.

It was an interesting launch for “The Life of Pablo” Collection and sure this is only the beginning for the Music Artist and Fashion Designer.

Balmain Met Gala 2016 – Kim Kardashian and Kanye

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West gave us a short video wearing custom-made Balmain looks for the Met Gala 2016.  The couple looked amazing in metallic tones on the red carpet.

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According to Instagram, this was the MANUSxMACHINA experience!  Kanye also gave everyone a new experience with his colored contact lenses.

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KELLY ROWLAND PARIS FASHION WEEK – CHLOE and BALMAIN

KELLY ROWLAND ATTENDS CHLOE AND BALMAIN PARIS FASHION WEEK SHOWS
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Kelly Rowland and boyfriend attending during the Chloe show as part of Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016/17 at Le Grand Palais in Paris, France on March 03, 2016. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM
Kelly Rowland and boyfriend attending during the Chloe show as part of Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016/17 at Le Grand Palais in Paris, France on March 03, 2016. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM
Kelly Rowland attending Chloe show as part of Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016/17 at Grand Palais, on March 3, 2016 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM
Kelly Rowland attending Chloe show as part of Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016/17 at Grand Palais, on March 3, 2016 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exclusive - Singer Kelly Rowland is seen leaving her hotel in the afternoon in Paris, France on March 3, 2016. Photo Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM | 537207_003 Paris France
Exclusive – Singer Kelly Rowland is seen leaving her hotel in the afternoon in Paris, France on March 3, 2016. Photo Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM | 537207_003 Paris France
Exclusive - Singer Kelly Rowland is seen leaving her hotel in the afternoon in Paris, France on March 3, 2016. Photo Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM | 537207_005 Paris France
Exclusive – Singer Kelly Rowland is seen leaving her hotel in the afternoon in Paris, France on March 3, 2016. Photo Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM | 537207_005 Paris France
Exclusive - Singer Kelly Rowland is seen leaving her hotel in the afternoon in Paris, France on March 3, 2016. Photo Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM | 537207_006 Paris France
Exclusive – Singer Kelly Rowland is seen leaving her hotel in the afternoon in Paris, France on March 3, 2016. Photo Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM | 537207_006 Paris France

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STYLIST: JOEL DASH @JOEL_DASH
PHOTOGRAPHER: ABACA PRESS @ABACA_PARIS

Kim Kardashian {West} GQ’s Woman of The Year – Wearing Ralph & Russo Skirt

Kim Kardashian gave a “wow” factor when she appeared at the GQ Woman of The Years Awards wearing a stunning two piece dress.  The design is actually a fitted latex bodysuit (Atsuko Kudo) and beaded skirt with a fishtail train from Ralph & Russo.

Kim’s accessories were very simple with a beaded bracelet and strappy Tom Ford pumps.  I like the combination of this style…very sexy, glamorous, and couture.  Fashionistas, what do you think?