Kanye West has finally addressed the backlash surrounding his “Eazy” music video, which critics have branded “brutal” and “disgusting” among other things. In the animated video for the song which was released in January this year, a clay model of 28-year-old Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson – who as we all know, is currently dating his 41-year-old ex-wife, Kim Kardashian – is kidnapped, tied up and then buried alive; something which Ye has defended by simply calling it “art.”
“Art is therapy just like this view,” the 44-year-old rapper wrote in a since-deleted post on Instagram on March 6th in defense of his video. “Art is protected as freedom of speech,” he continued. “Art inspires and simplifies the world. Art is not a proxy for any ill or harm. Any suggestion otherwise about my art is false and mal intended.”
Interestingly, the music video was released just a few hours before it was announced that a Los Angeles judge legally declared Kardashian single. As soon as the video dropped, many fans took to social media – including Twitter and Reddit – to comment on the "violent" video, with most people being in agreement that the Yeezy designer may have taken things too far on this occasion. "That #Kanye #Eazy video is disturbing," one Twitter user wrote. "This is emotional abuse and will end very badly for this family. I felt terrified, can’t imagine how Kim feels. He’s terrorizing her as punishment and I hope people will stop excusing this as art," they added.
"I agree. I don't see this ending good. Who are his handlers? Who is his manager? He definitely needs professional help in my opinion. This is absolutely worrisome. He keeps firing his attorneys. Not a good sign," a Twitter user replied. "100% AGREE...IT IS NEVER ART TO PORTRAY TO HARM A HUMAN BEING," another added, while yet another wondered why Kim and Pete hadn’t taken further legal action such as a restraining order. They wrote: "So when is someone going to do something about this? Are they waiting until he acts on his threats or some crazed fan does? None of this is funny, it's disgusting and dangerous. Pete and Kim should both file restraining orders."
Despite fans' concerns for Davidson's safety following the release of the video, the SNL star is still reportedly unbothered by it, and once again, has seen the funny side! "He finds the fact that Kanye included a cartoon version of him in his music video hysterical," an insider told Entertainment Tonight. "He is almost flattered by it all because it is so ridiculous to him. He is not threatened by Kanye in any way, shape or form."
The source went on to suggest that Kanye's antics are having the opposite effect on Kim and Pete, as all the drama is bringing them even closer together! "He’s using this to grow in more ways than one, including for himself and his relationship with Kim," the source continued, adding: "He is turning all of the negativity into a positive thing."
