Don Lemon and Kanye West Clash After Grammys Incident

Kanye West, now known as Ye, and journalist Don Lemon found themselves in a heated social media back-and-forth after the rapper’s controversial appearance at the Grammy Awards. The feud ignited when Ye took to his platform, calling Lemon a “goofball” after the CNN host allegedly spread false rumors about the couple being kicked out of the ceremony.

West and his wife, Bianca Censori, arrived at the event to much attention, especially after Censori revealed a daring sheer dress underneath her black coat. As rumors swirled online that the couple had been escorted out for not having an invitation, the claim quickly gained traction. However, it was later confirmed that these rumors were entirely false.

Lemon, responding to West’s accusations, took to his social media with a video refuting the claims. “First of all, Kanye, Yee, Ye, whatever your name is — I did not start a rumor about you being kicked out of the Grammys,” Lemon said. “I actually corrected it when I saw someone from your team ask me to fix it. Get your facts straight.” The journalist ended the message with a laugh, adding, “You, of all people, calling me a c—? That MAGA hat must be too tight.”

The tense moment was sparked when Lemon tried to interview Ye and Censori upon their arrival on the red carpet. While Lemon attempted to ask the rapper about his current musical interests, Ye, visibly distracted, responded with a curt, “Give me a second, I’m focused,” before walking away.

As the couple made their grand entrance, photographers were instructed to address West as Ye, and security measures were heightened, ensuring the rapper’s privacy as they moved through the venue. Despite his nomination for Best Rap Song for “Carnival,” alongside co-writer Ty Dolla $ign, Ye didn’t take home the award, which went to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”

The internet buzzed with reactions to the exchange between the two prominent figures, fueling further curiosity about their ongoing tensions and the future of their interactions. As the dispute continues to unfold, it’s clear that the Grammy Awards were far from the only dramatic moment of the night.