'So controlling': Kanye West mocked over open letter demanding the music industry address him as 'Ye'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kanye West has stirred up a storm of criticism on social media with his recent actions. The rapper made headlines by releasing a letter demanding that the music industry should now address him as 'Ye'.
Adding to the scrutiny, West recently faced backlash from social media users following a demand from his wife Bianca Censori's father.
Censori's father requested that the rapper and his architect wife travel to Australia to discuss concerns about Censori's choice of wearing revealing outfits in public, sparking controversy for both West and Censori.
Furthermore, West drew heavy criticism for his Instagram rant targeting rapper Ice Spice. Ice Spice's team refused to allow West to use a feature she recorded for his song 'New Body', prompting West's outspoken response.
Kanye West urges music industry to address him as 'Ye'
TMZ reported that West has formally requested the music industry to recognize him by his new name 'Ye', as stated in a letter released by his Chief of Staff.
According to the Guardian, West initiated the name change process by filing a petition on August 24, 2021, citing personal reasons. He had previously announced his desire to be called 'Ye' in 2018, stating on social media that he was transitioning from being known as Kanye West to simply 'Ye'.
In the letter reported by TMZ, West's Chief of Staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, conveyed a firm message to major players in the music industry, demanding that the rapper be referred to as 'Ye' going forward.
Yiannopoulos emphasized in the letter, "Ye is one of the most recognizable people in the world, on par with presidents and popes. He didn't take the decision to change his name, potentially sacrificing some of the immense value captured by the brand "Kanye West," lightly. The change was made fully, legally, and permanently. This is who he is now. His name is Ye."
The letter continued, "We are reaching out to streaming platforms, publishers, stores, unions, lyrics websites and data resellers. This change will happen everywhere. Your platform has been identified as one of the most visible places this change may occur, and we passionately hope you will be able to fully and properly reflect the new name and identity of such an enormously influential and historic figure."
Internet users refer to Kanye West as 'idiot'
Numerous users on Facebook went on to slam West for his request, with one writing, "He Got Some Roman Reigns Tendencies So Controlling."
Another user wrote, "I'll refer to him as nuts"
A user commented, "The world is burning and this narcissist is concerned about what to call him…"
Another user commented, "He is insane"
A user stated, "How about idiot"
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