Monday, November 19th, 2007
Kanye’s Breakdown
Posted by Bossip Staff
Kanye West performed Saturday in Paris and broke out into tears for his mother.
“He just cracked. He was at the end of his concert and had just started to dedicate the song and then he just lost it completely. He said the word, ‘Mother’ and just couldn’t go any further, a back-up singer, the DJ and a guitar player came over to console him. It looked like he might collapse. He just couldn’t continue. He just stood there in a spotlight, crying while the band continued playing. He was very nervous, seemed to have gathered himself up, and had a lot of energy. He kept shouting out to the audience, ‘I need you… I need you right now.’ and the public was screaming back. It was magic.”
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IT’S WAY TO SOON YE!!! TAKE A LITTLE MORE TIME OFF…
agreed, its way too soon. he should take as much time as he needs.
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my heart go out to you kayne, keep your faith up
***** PARIS!! He needs to chill and really come to terms w/ his mother’s p*****ing and with time thoughts of her will bring joy not sorrow.
po thing. Agree also with Drock
Keep ya head up Ye
Oh wow…It IS way too soon..poor guy.
i respect the fact that he tried…the people in Paris PAID for him to perform (vs. the victoria’s secret show where him pulling out did not end the whole show). i respect the love he has for his fans and he probably thought he could turn his pain into energy for the show, but it’s no surprise he broke down. he’s in my prayers…that man loved his mother more than anything and always attributed his success to her. he needs to take a break, but will the media be willing to give him the privacy he needs to deal with this? doubt it. i guess that’s why he thought he might as well perform
HOLD YA HEAD!
SQUAD UP!
In the words of R.E.M. “’cause everybody cries and everybody hurts sometimes…”
How sad, especially when he doubled over with his grief!! There are many stages of grief and maybe instead of people thinking it’s too soon, think about the fact that maybe being on the stage and being surrounded by the love and sympathy of thousands may in fact, on some level, be cathartic for him. We all heal differently and he’ll figure out what works for him and what doesn’t. Even if it’s 5 years from now, I guarantee you, he might have a similar reaction when singing that song.
I agree that he should take a moment off but we have to remember these heartless promoters who would probably sue him for everything he’s worth if he canceled this tour.
My heart hurts for him though and that video made me tear up.
I agree with you all that it is soon, but I think that it is good that he is going through with the tour. Nights, when he tries to fall asleep, will be hard enough. So,I think that he should keep busy during the day and do something else besides cry and be depressed.
People grieve the way that they grieve. And for some people, it helps for them to keep busy.
Stay strong Kanye…death is inevitable. Be grateful that you had a great mother, so many people aren’t blessed with good parents. Also, be thankful for the time that you had with her and the fact that she was able to see and share in your success. I am sure that you will turn tragedy into triumph!
He needs to take some time to reflect, heal and keep things in perspective.
I do NOT need to cry on this morning! As much as we joke around about you, we LOVE YOU KANYE, and got ya back! It’s gone be alright, boo, take it slow, and lean on God. My heart goes out to you and your fam.
I AGREE, IT IS WAY TO SOON. I KNOW U PROBABLY WANTED TO DO SOMETHING TO KEEP UR MIND OFF IT BUT, ITS TOO SOON. UR IN MY PRAYERS, LOVE YA
I didn’t even know his mother personally and I still can’t believe she’s gone
It is too soon, but maybe that is his coping mechanism. Sometimes to feel like you are a part of life (him doing his concerts and etc..) keeps you sane rather than just grieving and dwelling on the fact that your family is gone. At least thats my take on it. Sometimes you cant just sit there, you want to feel like you are part of life or be consumed by the realities of it.
I think this is disrespectful to put this on youtube, @ a time when this man is grieving.
It is too soon. I feel for him! I pray God keeps him and watches over him!
People grieve differently. Maybe he is one of those that need to keep busy. I have seen people react like this several times in my life. I have also seen people that can not move, eat, or do anything else while grieving. I will leave it up to Kanye to say what he should or should not do.
he’s always had it but he gets even more of my respect for giving it his all so he wouldnt disappoint fans. that video was so hard to watch. kanye is strong. he’ll make it. i know it will always hurt but he’ll make it. i hope he grieves in whatever way works for him and allows himself to cry as much as he needs to.
That was horrible. My heart goes out to him, and to his family.
RIP Donda
Way to milk it Kanye.
Showbusiness!
Gain fans and sympathy.
I don’t think it’s too soon at all. I think that his music is healing to him. I just a close loved one, and involving myself in work instead of just sitting around moping all day was one of the best things I could have done. You have my support, Ye.
I know that he is seriously grieving, but I also know that he is marketing his sensitive side and using the free publicity to his advantage. Those tears WERE real, but the timing WAS planned. he knew that he would cry so he incorporated it into the show.
YVONNE:
I think this is disrespectful to put this on youtube, @ a time when this man is grieving.
I AGREE!!!!
Optional, you’re an *****clown!!
“he knew that he would cry so he incorporated it into the show.” has got to be the most idiotic, asinine statement I’ve heard in a long time.
This is what you missed by not posting over the weekend Bossip because most people have already seen the video of him crying on stage.
SMH…….
Just Sit And Be Pretty you’re Big Jim. He is the only one on this site to use the term “*****clown.” You’ve been exposed again!
Optional C: Scalpel wat a heartless animal u were how can u say he planned. lets just wait till u loose a loved one and u can tell me how its feels idiot.
I AM SO TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT THIS STORY ON EVERY BLACK GOSSIP SITE AND OR RADIO STATION THAT I GO ON OR LISTEN TO……I GIVE MY RESPECTS AND I KNOW THAT IT’S VERY SAD THAT HIS MOTHER DIED SO UNEXEPCTEDLY BUT THERE ARE WAY MORE IMPORTANT THINGS GOING ON IN THE WORLD THAT WE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT. IT’S JUST ASHAME…..
RIP Soror West
Optional…sorry, I’ve used that word for years!! You’re probably that idiot Big Jim because he is one of the few here that always makes the most inappropriate remarks!! Stop trying to twist things or confuse folks ignoramus!! SMDH
Besides, for folks who’ve been here for a minute, they know that’s me because I keep my pic posted. Silly rabbit…
I HAVE lost loved ones before and yes I grieved for them as well. I never said that he wasn’t genuinely grieving. I said that he is using his loss to his advantage. He is milking the sympathy and connecting closer to his fanbase. He has even gained new fans(mostly women) because of this. Thats MY opinion and you can agree or disagree with me all you want but it will not make your point right, or mine wrong.
“Besides, for folks who’ve been here for a minute, they know that’s me because I keep my pic posted…”
I’ve been here for a while, just like you have. Also, I have different aliases, just like you. AND, one of your aliases just happens to be BIG JIM.
Okay Kanye….
Your mother p*****ed away. STAY HOME!
why is he performing so soon after???
This guy is way too consumed with himself. This has nothing to do with him not wanting to dissapoint his fans. This has to do with him thinking that people ought to grieve with him.this is something he should do on his own.
Optional,it makes your point one big ole *****UMPTION that’s based on a whole lot of nothing. You said, “but I also know that he is marketing his sensitive side and using the free publicity to his advantage.” Not,”I think”….
Your opinion is nothing but conjecture and you still come across as stupid for making such a remark…and that’s “my” opinion.
And trying to convince people that I’m Big Jim is insipid and WACK!! And I don’t do the alias thing as it comes across a bit psychotic to me. Don’t see the need for multiple cyber personalities. Why can’t you communicate under one screen name? Is it that deep? You should try therapy, I hear it works.
This brought tears to my eyes. I’m sure this is the most difficult thing he’s ever had to deal with. I think that he should give himself more time to grieve, but commend him for trying to follow through on his commitments he’s already made. It’s just TOO soon. Poor Kanye. He’s seems to be a really strong person and will make it through this just fine.
I completely agree with Drock.
It’s too soon!
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I understand contracts and promises, but take time out for yourself, your mom just died KAYNE! This is too tragic I didn’t even watch the video what’s the purpose?
Are an opinion and an *****umption two different things? You cant have an opinion without *****umptions. Thats what makes it an opinion. Otherwise, it would be called a fact. The terms “I know” and “I am sure” are often used in the formulation of an opinion.
I *****umed you were Big Jim but now I see that I was wrong. Big Jim was always smart enough to grasp the context of another poster’s comments before he would try to debate.
I now know that you are an idiot. Sure thats my opinion, but this time instead of being based on an *****umption…it is based on a FACT!
After seeing this video, my heart breaks for Kanye..He truly loved his mother, and I cannot even imagine tha pain he’s going through.
Yes, he’s a trooper for going on with the show and I respect his love for the fans, but he seriously needs to grieve in peace and private. The fans will understand…
Yes, silly rabbit, an opinion is NOT synonymous with *****umption. By definition and logic, your argument is flawed. Don’t try to fix the stupidity that you typed earlier…too late. You are the dummy here and I’m now thoroughly bored with this tete-a-tete. *waving buh-bye*
LOL, come back using another alias and I might engage you in further discussion. Optional is a bit too dumb for me…next…
My heart goes out to him. I support him in trying to keep going, but I feel he may need a little more time. It’s never easy to lose someone so important in your life. He needs time to recoup and mourn. We, his fans are going to be here.
Resorting to name calling?
Definite sign of ignorance.
I guess youre not known for your intelligence, huh?
Thats ok. Not everyone can be smart. Or pretty either judging by your picture. Those shades are hot though.
Prove to me where you can have an opinion without an *****umption.
You cant.
Now I’m bored.
OMG WHY IS HE STILL ABROAD? I understand people handle grief in different ways, but when my mom died while I was far away from home, my first instinct was to hop on a plane and get within hugs and kisses range of my family…not stay in a city full of foreign strangers who can’t offer any valuable consolement.
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TAKE IT SLOW DOGG
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It’s a cry for help. I hope drugs and goldiggers don’t pull a Paul McCartney on Ye. Somebody get this brother another manager. It’s not time to do shows. Remember how Brit got out there before it was time?
Marketing ploy or not I just sat here and shed tears for the man. I think Kanye feeds off the spotlight. He is actually a very sensitive and insecure guy and he needs to feel loved and wanted and his being there in front of that crowd made him feel loved. That’s all he knows really b/c he has dedicated his whole life to getting to the ‘good life’ and being on top and being adored, that is not going to stop b/c his mom died, it will get more intense. I think what he needs to do is take a break and reevaluate himself and his priorities. Having things and having fans means absolutely nothing when you are faced with the inevitable reality of humility. I hope the death of his Mom leads Kanye to be more humble and I also hope he realizes that the ‘good life’ is not synonymous with the things you possess.
Marketing ploy, I agree. Why would he try to sing hey mama the week after his mom p*****es, and why ain’t he somewhere grieving. He’s milking it for all he can get out of it.
Contractual obligations and he probably thought by doing the show he could take his mind off things, but when the song started, it hit him. He obviously felt he took enough time off and now wants to get back into his routine. We all grieve differently, if it makes him feel better to perform and think about something other than his mom not being around at that very moment, who are we to judge? Keep going Ye’.
I love these armchair idiots telling Mr. West what he should or should not be doing. And I really love the complete numbskulls agreeing with such strong belief that his concert tour is a marketing ploy. Business is business. You don’t know what kind of contracts that have been signed, the artist often pays serious penalties for cancelling concerts in Europe. Also, Europe is not like America, when you are hot there, you can tour there, 6 months from now, the demand to go see Kanye live will not be there. Unlike the US, europeans move on to different and diverse artists and do not listen to the same song by the same artist for a year.
And dealing with death is a grown-up thing. Kayne will be broken down about his mother FOREVER. This will not be the FIRST time or the LAST time he breaks down in PRIVATE or in PUBLIC. It’s not your place to judge or come up with wacky, half-baked theories. Show some comp*****ion and some respect, if you know what that is.
@ Trey:The demand to see kanye will always be there i was at this concert in paris 2 days ago and i can tell you that the french public was very supportive
@Trey – If you are not Kanye West then you too are an ‘armchair idiot.’ The fact of the matter is none of us really know what drives a man to try to perform days after the death of his mother which causes him to break down on stage but all of us have the right to speculate. The fact that he broke down tells any intelligent person that he is not quite ready to be back in the spotlight. I don’t think it is a marketing ploy per se but I do think he needs real family and real friends and not untouchable unknown fans right now. Maybe later on, but not right now. He needs something tangible and screaming fans, although they are a formidable presence, are not tangible.
I don’t know about you guys..but i nearly teared up watching this…he was so hurt in he was in so much pain..Kanye you are going to be alright baby we love you!
Optional C and Ripped..I was wondering how could anyone judge someone and say the things you have said on this message board but I guess judging by your screen names, I now know. As I’ve said before I lost my mom and while grieving, I chose to stay busy because I needed it. I worked at the Chicago Stock Exchange when my mom p*****ed, took time off and went back to work. The loneliness and the emptiness breaks you down, so you have to do something. I broke down on the trading floor while working. Taking time off does not relieve the pain and you have to remember everyone is different in dealing with it. Why can’t we just be supportive and lose the insensitive remarks! If trying to come off as insightful, baby, I can’t see it.
I know some people think negatively about Kanye, but I think he feels a responsibility to his fans since TRUE fans have responded with love and support for him and the p*****ing of his mother. This is why Kanye would feel comfortable enough to let his fans see him cry. Also, crying doesn’t compromise Kanye’s manhood, it CONFIRMS it! So, my respond to you, Kanye is, I love you! You take your time and mourn your mother; I will mourn with you, brother. God Bless you.
My heart breaks for that brother. It does.
What I don’t understand is he pulled out of the Victoria’s Secret show, which was the weekend before.
So why did he do the Paris show? Did he think he could handle it or was he under contract?
@newbiegirl…ditto
Great rationale.
As I read the article I started to feel Kayne’s pain. As a Chicagoan we all are here for you right now. Lady Supreme’s family!!!!
This is so sad…I tear up everytime I see something related to his moms death.
The people that consistently makes negative remarks about other people especially during tragedy are very insecure and dreadful people. In this particualer case they probably aren’t very close with their parents if they have any at all. Those of us who have loving relationships with our parents will respond with comp*****ion and not with a “twist” – besides his mother would not want him holed up something balled up in fetal position – she’d want him to carry on! People can grieve in whatever way they choose – I lost my father back in July and it can be 20 years from now – if I hear a certain song that reminds me of him I am going to break-down. Kanye will never be able to perform that song ever again without emotion….EVER! Nor will he ever be able to just erase it from his concerts now that it serves as a tribute to the woman he loved so very much.
Best wishes and hopes for all of the blessings of the Lord to Kanye for strength. It’s difficult I’m sure and yet he is trying to remain brave at a time when it would be understood if he were at his weakest. What a soldier to step out there and give it a try- he was in the right place {Paris} to receive the comfort and support of the crowd… Lord only knows how some cr***** a$$ North Americans would have responded judging from some of the cruel and heartless remarks posted here….
It’s obviously cathartic so if he wants to do it, he should. I feel for him.
No words for all the people with ***** to say. Karma is a *****.
I’m convinced that those of us who can truly empathize…because we’ve been there with the lose of a parent…understand this grief process in ways that others cannot. Again, if going on tour gives Kanye an ounce of comfort, then it’s all good.
Cuba, I know you suffered a loss this year, so my thoughts are with you and others as we approach this holiday season.
Awww man Kanye keep your head up baby to sad. Kanye needs to know that it is ok to break down and cry. Forget that, man or woman people need to know that it is normal to grieve in different ways when you have lost a loved one.
Oh Kanye! I hope he has true friends and family to lean on for support. I hope he realizes his mother will always be by his side, watching over him. And I hope he takes the advice from his own song, “what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger”.
wow, I have loving relationships with both my parents. When my dad p*****ed, I took a week off from work. I didn’t go out and do a concert less than a week later. i don’t even think she’s been buried yet, has she. I read tomorrow is the funeral.
.. another reason why i like this dude..
so real…
Hope everything goes well with dude.
I didn’t get to see the video (it’s been removed)but hearing about his breakdown touches my heart. It reminds me of when Tiger Woods broke down at the first tournament he won after his father died.
The death of a beloved parent changes your whole world. I was fortunate enough to be with both parents when they p*****ed and the last words my father said was his mother’s name and the last word my mother said was “Mommy.”
the video is on RHYMESWITHSNITCH.COM yall better hurry up b4 it gets deleted!
My sensitive ***** would’ve been crying rite with him.