Rapper Kanye West recently revealed that he believes he has "signs of autism" as a result of a car accident he was involved in more than twenty years ago.
This revelation came to light through text messages exchanged between Kanye and billionaire Elon Musk, as per Mirror.
Kanye West's Autism Revelation in Texts with Elon Musk
Kanye West, the iconic 46-year-old artist, has again captured the public's attention, but this time, it's not through his music or fashion statements.
Recently, the rapper-turned-entrepreneur, who had a gig in Italy canceled due to protests from war veterans, shared personal text messages with his confidant Ian Connor, in which he communicates with Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Kanye, banned from Elon's social media platform in December 2022, appears to be pleading for another chance and sharing his thoughts in a lengthy and heartfelt message. The text exchange provides a glimpse into the artist's emotional struggles, complex relationship with Elon, and personal life.
West appears to be referencing a traumatic incident from his past, a car accident that occurred on October 23, 2002. At that time, Kanye West, still an up-and-coming rapper, fell asleep at the wheel of his rented Lexus, resulting in a collision with an oncoming car.
The accident left Kanye West with his jaw shattered in three places, a life-changing experience he referenced in numerous songs. Reality star Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from the musician in February 2021, and the divorce was finalized the following year.
The couple shares four children: North (10), Saint (7), Chicago (5), and Psalm (4). In his message to Elon Musk, Kanye West expressed his frustration about not being able to see his children, writing, "You can't watch Kim keep my kids from me. And not say anything publicly and then call yourself my friend so I can bring my audience to your struggling platform."
The lengthy text message exchange begins with Kanye West asking Elon Musk when they will speak, emphasizing that he doesn't owe him a meeting but suggesting that the nature of their relationship should change. However, the reason behind these text messages remains unclear, leaving many wondering what prompted this emotional outpouring.
Ian Connor, a confidant of West's with a substantial Instagram following, shared the screenshots of these texts, revealing that West had asked him to "get this out to the public," according to Mail Online.
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Elon Musk Suspends Kanye West's Social Media After Controversial Post
The timing of these messages is also notable, considering that in December 2022, Elon Musk suspended Kanye West's social media account after the artist shared a controversial image featuring a swastika interlaced with a Star of David.
This post followed an interview with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in which Kanye West made statements that generated outrage, including declarations of "love" for Nazis and admiration for Adolf Hitler.
Despite this recent turbulence, Kanye West and Elon Musk have had a years-long friendship. They have been photographed together on several occasions, including at the TIME 100 Gala in New York in April 2015 and at Elon's home in July 2020, where they were captured hanging out, a moment shared by Musk's then-girlfriend, musical artist Grimes.
In addition to the revelations about his personal life, the text exchange is a reminder of the ongoing challenges West faces concerning access to his children and his relationship with the Kardashian family. West remains determined to address these issues, even if it means sharing his thoughts with the world through text messages to his high-profile friend, Elon Musk.
While the reasons for this exchange remain mysterious, one thing is clear: Kanye West is navigating a complex web of personal and professional challenges, making his ongoing journey through the spotlight all the more compelling and sometimes enigmatic, The Sun reported.
