
Love him or hate him; people who personally acknowledge Kanye Omari West
, now famously called Ye, know in their hearts that the rapper is anything but a troublemaker. While reports of him being involved in high-profile controversies breach headlines, some people have known the rapper personally and would not hesitate to speak in his defense. One of them being a former backup dancer who claims to be eternally grateful to the Atlanta rapper.
The dancer sheds light on Ye’s compassionate side, often overshadowed by media scrutiny. Their heartfelt account humanizes the artist beyond the controversies, offering a nuanced perspective on his character.
Australian dancer recalls how Ye’s rescued her from an unsafe environment
An Australian dancer shared a heartwarming story about Ye, revealing how he stood out for a stranger who did not have anyone to help them out. During an after-party in Australia in the rapper’s penthouse, the dancer was made to feel uncomfortable when Ye’s acquaintances tried to force themselves on her. Despite her repeated “no’s,” they persisted, asking her to dance and twerk.
An Australian dancer talks about the time Ye protected her from sexual harassment on set.
“Ye is a genuinely good dude and I’ll always have a soft spot for him” pic.twitter.com/GvksH2OdXP
— Donda Times (@dondatimes) November 17, 2023
Just as she felt overwhelmed, Ye intervened, bursting through the group and firmly saying, “‘Dude, she said no!
‘” Following the confrontation, he consoled her, emphasizing, that she never has to do anything that goes against her free will. Grateful, the dancer recalled how despite everything that she read online nowadays, “He’s a good dude.
” Apart from the fact that he does get himself into bizarre acts, there are people ranging from Michael Jackson to ballerinas who will always have a soft spot for him.
Does Kanye West’s compassionate side change your perception of him?
- Absolutely, it shows a different side
- Somewhat, but controversies still matter
- Not really, actions speak louder
- No, I still see him as controversial
Artist Shaun Ross recalls Ye for a unique advice that stuck with him for life
Music artist Shaun Ross shared positive experiences working with Ye on the “ET” video with Katy Perry. Ross recalled that the rapper was consistently kind, contradicting media portrayals. Ross expressed discomfort with how the rap mogul is treated by the media, stating, “I have nothing bad to sa
y” about him.
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Kanye on the ET video with Katy Perry years ago and ever encounter I have with him he has always been kind in ways you would expect. I always get weird when I see how media treats him. I have nothing bad to say. He taught me one time to never… pic.twitter.com/8ngH04ve1k
— Shaun Ross (@ShaundRoss) October 13, 2024
The artist recalled Ye’s thoughtful advice from their shooting days, saying, “He taught me to never take pics with my hands crossed, saying it shows a lack of confidence.
” Ross adopted this tip, never posing with crossed hands since. Second in a row, anecdotes as such showcase Ye’s mentorship and attention to detail, offering a lesser-known perspective on his personality beyond public controversies.
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