I didn’t see a hint of what we’re seeing now, his obsessions with antisemitism, anti-Blackness,” the Grammy winner said of his former relationship with the rapper.

John Legend says it was “shocking” to see the public “descent” of his ex-friend and former business associate Kanye West after he went from musical genius to a controversial figure. “Back then Kanye was very passionate,

"Back then Kanye was very passionate, very gifted, and he had big dreams not only for himself but also for all the people around him," Legend said, reflecting on how West helped l