Kanye West is ‘conveniently mentally ill when it serves his purposes,’ comic D.L. Hughley claims in shocking interview
KANYE West is "conveniently mentally ill when it serves his purposes," comic D.L. Hughley has claimed in a shocking new interview.
The comedian and actor accused Kanye, who has admitted to battling bipolar disorder, of using his mental health struggle to his advantage.
"I think I've been pretty clear. I think that Kanye West's mental illness is a big problem in our community," the 57-year-old comedian began.
"It's primarily a problem because of lack of access and lack of trust. There's a certain degree of mistrust between our community and the medical profession and our community in general, where we just don't trust people where the things that have been attributed to us, like strength, is suffering alone and working your way through it.
A source said the couple had a "good family week" after heading out of the country
Kanye claimed that he and discussed aborting their daughter North, but changed their mind at the very last minute.
He said in his speech he originally “did not want"; to have the child, and his star wife was ready to end the pregnancy, even holding "the pills in her hand.”
He claimed a message from God told him to call his then-girlfriend back and tell her: “We’re going to have this child.”
He later in sharing details about the almost abortion with the world, and tweeted: “I would like to apologize to my wife Kim for going public with something that was a private matter.
Kim wrote: "As many of you know, Kanye has bipolar disorder. Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how complicated and painful it is to understand.
"I’ve never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye’s right to privacy."
The mother-of-four went on: "But today, I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health.
Kim wrote: "Those who are close with Kanye know his heart and understand his words sometimes do not align with his intentions.
"Living with bipolar disorder does not diminish or invalidate his dreams and his creative ideas, no matter how big or unobtainable they may feel to some. That is part of his genius and as we have all witnessed, many of his dreams have come true."
She concluded: "We as a society talk about giving grace to the issue of mental health as a whole, however we should also give it to the individuals who are living with in times when they need it the most.
"I kindly ask that the media and public give us the compassion and empathy that is needed so that we can get through this.
"Thank you for those who have expressed concern for Kanye’s well being and for your understanding. With love and gratitude, Kim Kardashian West."