Now that Kayne has severed all ties with Adidas and music labels and decided to go down an independent route we thought we’d take a look at his 3-part documentary Jean-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy which is currently streaming on Netflix.
Whilst it is well known that Kayne battles with mental health I often feel that he is misunderstood in every department.
From his unique fashion sense to how he carries himself is all part of his persona and his need for privacy in a celebrity-focused world where paparazzi intrude your every step and every thought.
Rants aplenty online I still find that Kayne as a person is a man who just wants to live a life of creative freedom where he can channel his passions independent of any media gaze.
The second he oversteps the mark he leans into it knowing full well that he cannot be ‘cancelled’ which in today’s society is frowned upon when mere years ago this would be classed as free speech of thought and opinion.
You may not like it, it may be offensive but people can’t say whatever they please nowadays and you just have to accept that.
Cancel Culture is a weak mindset where in the real world, if you have enough support behind you, no one is ever cancelled.
YZY Clothing
Take a look at Ye’s recent venture as he set up his YZY website promising to sell clothing for $20.
Old Yeezy GAP hoodies (before the partnership with GAP was severed) which once retailed for over $100 sold for $20.
I purchased a YZY GAP hoodie and it arrived yesterday, it’s warm, well-made, very thick and heavy-duty for a hoodie and feels like an expensive garment.
Ye wanted to make clothing affordable for all despite the companies he worked with escalating the prices. Now he’s independent he’s keeping to his word, how many brands out there keep to their word?
Ye brought out the Yeezy Pod which is just a sock with a rubber sole attached to it. No one could complain about the shoe because Balenciaga and the companies whom Ye stepped away from and had ties severed with are releasing the same product for 4 figures.
No matter what your thoughts are of the Yeezy Pod it’s the first independent Yeezy design released by Kanye outside of Adidas. To this day Adidas are releasing new Yeezy products with Yeezy branding and not paying Ye a single penny. No matter what you’ve said or done, to me, that’s wrong.
Record labels stopped Kayne from publishing his music so he decided to go independent and still outperform Usher in the album charts despite all of the marketing campaigns (including a Super Bowl Half Time Show) and industry power promoting Usher to the top spot.
Kanye may be vastly misunderstood but he’s showing the world that he can rise above and all the signs were there in the trilogy documentary on Netflix. This is nothing new for him, overcoming adversity and triumphing above all.
My Thoughts on Jean-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
The Jean-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy documentary is a mesmerizing journey into the complex psyche of one of the most influential artists of our time. Directed by Coodie & Chike, this three-part documentary unfolds like a cinematic odyssey, delving deep into the life, artistry, and controversies surrounding Kanye West.
Part one (titled Innocence) introduces Kayne and dives into his humble beginnings growing up in Chicago, there is a lot of early years footage capturing his innocence but you could see a strong ambitious young artist hell-bent on pursuing his dreams.
Part two (titled Experience) takes guests on a rollercoaster ride through Kanye’s meteoric rise to fame but at a cost. Experience dives into the personal struggles that Kanye has endured (and still does to this day) with fame weighing heavy on his shoulders.
During the second episode his controversies are explored in more detail showcasing the highs and lows of his career but when it comes to Kanye and his career, for me, are there any lows?
The final episode (titled Wisdom) dives into his evolution as an artist and explores his family and his own identity.
A journey of self-discovery and wisdom. For me, the third episode goes a little off track as it dives in more of Kanye’s instability at times and I didn’t think this was a fair evaluation of him as a person.
Everyone has bad days, bad weeks, and bad months but this last more poignant episode ended on a bit of a sour note for me but you can’t deny the raw storytelling that the documentary thrives in.
Capturing the essence of Ye Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy is an undoubtedly must watch whether you’re a fan or not there is a lot to respect and admire about Kanye from a career point of view regardless of where you stand about him as a person.
Have you seen Jean-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy yet? I highly recommend that you do!
