Scooter Braun's Stark Rejection of Kanye West Amidst Controversy
SCOOTER BRAUN TAKES AIM AT KANYE WEST, SAYS HE NO LONGER KNOWS THE CONTROVERSIAL RAPPER
In a scathing interview with TheScholarlyNote.com, Scooter Braun, former manager of Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, took a swipe at his ex-friend Kanye West, saying he no longer recognizes the controversial rapper. Braun, 44, made the comments during an episode of the Question Everything podcast on Thursday.
The music mogul, whose grandparents are Holocaust survivors, addressed West's recent antisemitic statements and a song that praised Adolf Hitler. "I don't know him anymore," Braun said, his voice laced with disappointment. "Sometimes the hardest thing to do with someone you care about is mourn them while they're still here."
Braun, who managed Kanye for two to three years, revealed that he has lost all connection with the rapper due to his inflammatory comments. "The person I knew isn't saying those things," Braun said, shaking his head. "I'd rather stand proudly in who I am and who my people are, and be gracious and kind to all people, than be a part of that."
When asked if Kanye could potentially be redeemed, Braun was blunt: "I have three beautiful kids that need a dad to focus on them and make sure they're prepared and strong in this world. That's going to be my focus." It seems Braun has put his energy into raising his children, rather than trying to save West from himself.
KANYE'S RISE TO INFAMY
West's recent antics have made headlines around the world. In May, he released a song called "Heil Hitler," which praised the Nazi leader and sparked widespread outrage. The track, which repeated the phrase "N**r, heil Hitler" 15 times, was deemed to be promoting Nazism.
The song's release date held special significance: it fell on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe. West claimed that his newfound appreciation for Nazism came about due to his custody battle with ex-wife Kim Kardashian over their four children.
BRAUN'S TAKE ON KANYE'S FALL FROM GRACE
Scooter Braun's words paint a stark picture of Kanye West's transformation from a respected artist to a symbol of hate. "I think the person I knew wasn't someone who says those things," Braun said, his voice heavy with sorrow. "Sometimes the hardest thing to do with someone you care about is mourn them while they're still here."
Braun's comments come as no surprise, given his own experiences with West. The two were once close friends and collaborators, but their relationship soured after Kanye became increasingly erratic and controversial.
A WORD ON TAYLOR SWIFT
In the same interview, Braun addressed his high-profile feud with Taylor Swift. He recalled buying the rights to her old songs when he acquired her former record label in 2019 for $300 million. At the time, Swift was blindsided by the news and accused Braun of "incessant, manipulative bullying."
However, Braun insisted that everyone involved in the saga ultimately came out on top. "She did incredibly well and basically had the biggest moment of her career, reinvigorating her career with each one," he said of Swift's re-recorded albums. "It was brilliant on her part. But also, each time she released one, you saw a spike in the original catalog."
Braun's comments were met with skepticism by Swifties, who felt that he was downplaying his role in the drama and minimizing Swift's feelings. Despite this, Braun maintained that everyone involved in the saga "won" in the end.
THE FINAL VERDICT
Scooter Braun's interview with TheScholarlyNote.com offers a candid glimpse into his complicated relationships with Kanye West and Taylor Swift. While some may see Braun as a master manipulator, others may view him as a shrewd businessman who knows how to capitalize on controversy.
One thing is certain: Braun has lost all connection with Kanye West due to the rapper's inflammatory comments. As he looks to the future, Braun seems more focused on raising his children and building his legacy than engaging in petty feuds or trying to redeem his ex-friends.
