Kanye West, now Ye, has long been a figure who keeps the world on its toes. He is always on the edge of controversy, from his out-of-the-blue outbursts to his honest lyrics. The past year saw Ye's song titled 'Vultures' featuring the line, "How am I antisemitic? I just fu---- a Jewish bi---" which soon became a hot topic! Back in 2022 too he faced criticism for his anti-Semitic remarks which reportedly led to his ties being severed with Adidas and Balenciaga.

Most of Ye's lyrics reflect his personal controversies often blurring the lines between his personal life and his art. And you might be surprised as you discover how many of Ye’s lyrics have left the world shell-shocked stirring up new, new controversies!

At his 'Donda 2' listening event in February 2022, Ye debuted 'Sci-Fi', a track that left everyone both perplexed and in stitches. In it, he rapped, "When you lay down and I give you the se---, I swear I heard God, the voice of Morgan Freeman". This unexpected pairing of Morgan Freeman's name with "se---" quickly became a trending topic on social media with fans expressing their surprise, confusion and distaste at the rhyming. 

Adding to the mystique, Ye also sampled a clip from Kim Kardashian's Saturday Night Live monologue, where she sang his praises making this track quite a perfect example of Ye's wildest moments and unpredictable lyrical style that leaves listeners both shocked and intrigued.

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Going back to 2013, when Ye's album 'Yeezus' dropped with a bang, especially the opening track 'On Sight' which soon became the talk of the world. The line "Soon as I pull up and park the Benz / We get this bi--- shaking like Parkinson's" from the single did not just raise eyebrows, it sparked major outrage!

Advocacy groups, including the American Parkinson Disease Association and Parkinson's UK reportedly slammed Ye for trivializing a serious condition. While some fans appreciate the raw honesty in his lyrics, others find that some lyrics like this one cross the line way too far. 

When Ye rapped, "I could have Naomi Campbell / And still might want me a Stormy Daniels" in his track 'All Mine' from his album 'Ye' he fueled a line of controversy with his reference of Naomi Campbell and adult film star Stormy Daniels. The track also brings in mentions of Corey Gamble, Kris Jenner's partner, suggesting a playful comparison between dating a boss and dating a boss' partner adding to the tensions.

Ye aimed his guns at comedian Pete Davidson in 'Eazy', a collaboration with The Game. The track opens with the line, "God saved me from that crash / Just so I can beat Pete Davidson's a--," referencing Ye's 2002 car accident and his ongoing feud with Davidson, who was dating Ye's ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. The music video further escalated the feud by showing a claymation version of Davidson being kidnapped and buried alive.

Ye dropped 'Lift Yourself' in 2018, a song that hat left fans baffled. The song started off with a soulful beat leading listeners to expect a new hit, but then Ye drops the line, "Poopy-di scoop / Scoop-diddy-whoop / Whoop-di-scoop-di-poop," at listeners turning the track into a joke. This move seemed to be aimed at Hot 97's Ebro Darden who had taken jabs at Ye's political opinions. Fans were quick to start calling it a musical joke and laugh along with Ye's knack for tying humor with controversy. 

Back in 2018, the late rapper XXXTentacion released 'One Minute', featuring Ye who delivered the line, "Now your name is tainted, by the claims they paintin' / The defendant is guilty, no one blames the plaintiff" causing major backlash.  While some listeners thought Ye's verse was insensitive, others felt it was a commentary on the public's rush to judgment given the sensitive nature of  XXXTentacion's then legal allegations, including his charges of domestic abuse. 

Remember when Ye dropped 'Facts' in 2015 and fueled the world with some sharp lines? When he rapped, "Do anybody feel bad for Bill Cosby? Did he forget the names just like Steve Harvey?" it came off as a comparison of Cosby's serious allegations to Steve Harvey's Miss Universe mix-up. This had the public taken aback. Unsure if Ye was mocking Cosby or showing sympathy. Adding to the confusion, Ye later tweeted "Bill Cosby innocent" in a plain and erratic tone with added exclamations, leaving fans puzzled about his true stance.

Ye's release of 'XTCY' caused a ruckus with him rapping the line, "You got a sister-in-law you would smash? I got four of them", referring to his then wife Kim Kardashian's sisters. Not only that, The song's cover art featured a painted version of a picture from Kylie Jenner's 21st birthday party, showing Kim and her sisters along with other lines about recording intimate moments with women which ignited further backlash from fans, who were calling the lyrics "gross" and "unholy."

When Ye dropped 'I'm In It' on his album 'Yeezus', the track stirred up quite a buzz. The song's lyrics, especially the line "Eating Asian pu---, all I need was sweet and sour sauce," were called out for being racially insensitive and inappropriate. Even the line, "Put my fist in her like a civil rights sign" drew major criticism for trivializing serious historical symbols fueling conversations about the line between artistic expression and cultural sensitivity

When Ye released 'Famous' in 2016 featuring the line, "I feel like me and Taylor might still have s-- / Why? I made that bi--- famous" it started a long thread of tensions and controversies dating all the way back to their 2009 MTV Video Music Awards incident. The feud even resurfaced in 2024 when Billboard included a clip from the 'Famous' music video in a montage celebrating Taylor Swift's achievements, leading to public backlash, leading to public backlash and an apology from the magazine.

From polarizing remarks to outrageous lines, Ye's music never fails to put up a heated discussion among its listeners. His lyrics are as unpredictable as the man himself, challenging you to grapple with uncomfortable truths or contradictions. And it is this unpredictability that keeps fans and critics alike glued to his every word.

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 So, what is your take on Ye's most shocking lyrics? Do you think he crosses the line, or is it all part of his artistic vision? Let us know in the comments below!