Why does Cyhi still support Kanye West despite controversies? Rapper says public misunderstands Ye

Over the years, Kanye West has faced a storm of backlash from controversial remarks to serious allegations. While many in the industry have stepped back, Cyhi The Prynce continues to publicly support him. His stance isn’t about defending every headline, but about loyalty, lived experience, and hearing the full story, not just the public version.

In a recent sit-down on The Bootleg Kev Podcast, Cyhi offered rare insight into their current relationship. For him, Ye isn’t just a collaborator or friend, he’s someone who changed the course of his life. And that kind of impact is hard to turn away from, no matter what the world is saying.

Cyhi the Prynce on Kanye West and why his support hasn’t wavered

The clip of Cyhi speaking on Kanye quickly made rounds online, catching attention for his honest take. “That’s my guy. That man saved my life,” he said, explaining that he’s often privy to private conversations the public never hears. He added that what people see in clips is usually just a fragment missing context, tone, or meaning.

The clip struck a chord with fans, some praising Cyhi’s loyalty, others questioning it. But what stood out most was his refusal to defend Ye’s controversial statements. Instead, he clarified that his support lies with the person, not the behavior. That estrangement is all too rarely acknowledged in the case of Kanye.

To give some context, Kanye West has been at the center of a whirlwind of controversies, from antisemitic remarks and claims of s*xual impropriety to public outbursts and scorched earth relationships in the music industry. Some of his closest creative collaborators, including Scooter Braun, have distanced themselves publicly. "I don't know him anymore," Braun recently told Danielle Robay, decrying the evolution of Ye's personality.

But Cyhi’s connection runs deep. Beyond the studio, he credits Kanye West for literally saving his life emotionally and professionally. That kind of bond doesn’t disappear overnight. And while he doesn’t excuse Ye’s words or actions, he does offer a reminder that people are more than their worst moments.

The post went viral not just because of the Kanye West effect, but because it pulled back the curtain a little. It showed what loyalty looks like in the age of cancel culture, messy, complicated, but rooted in something real.

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Cyhi and Kanye West have collaborated on lead projects, from "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" to "Yeezus". They've experienced highs in creativity and lows in the industry. And through all this, Cyhi has stood firm in his position: you can be responsible for someone and still be in their corner, especially when you've seen things about them the world hasn't.

No matter if the public subscribes or not, the words of Cyhi bring humanity to a tale told in extremes. At least for now, he's not walking away. And he's making sure not all friendships crumble under pressure.

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