Kanye West blamed “exhaustion” — not mental illness — on triggering a past breakdown, in keeping with a latest interview.
Asked by Piers Morgan whether he suffered from any type of mental illness, the embattled rapper said a past episode was brought on by lack of sleep.
“I think that I suffered from exhaustion. I suffered from being lied to continuously by the people around me, by my management, by my ex-wife and I think those things can drive anyone to some extent of maximum exhaustion,” West said — apparently referencing his 2016 hospitalization for a psychiatric emergency.
“But I also consider that I’m extremely sensible and I’m here to make the world a greater place. And I’m bored with the left media trying to choose on me,” West said on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” in a clip that aired Thursday.
West — who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder soon after the hospitalization — said he resents that his mental health history may be used to discredit him.
“Once I bring up the reality, they’re gonna say you didn’t get enough sleep, it’s due to your health,” said West, 45.
At times throughout the two-hour interview, the exchange between The Post columnist and the “Eazy” rapper — who has previously referred to his bipolar disorder as a “superpower” — got bizarre.
“I’m the black person with the black experience that’s value $11 billion and is essentially the most influential person on the planet and I’m questioning it,” West said in a teased clip, though it wasn’t clear what Morgan had asked him.
When Morgan jumped in to guide the conversation, West began singing, “La la la la — let me finish.”
He later told Morgan he desired to “interview him too” despite his clear role as an interviewee.
“You’re Bono; I’m interviewing you too,” West said with a smile, referring to the U2 singer.
Throughout the interview, West also refused to apologize for his anti-Semitic rant last week, only saying he was “sorry to the people I hurt.”
Last yr, the rapper’s ex, Kim Kardashian, said a series of West’s concerning tweets and public appearances through the years have likely been the results of his bipolar disorder.
Morgan’s full interview with West airs Friday.
Kanye West blamed “exhaustion” — not mental illness — on triggering a past breakdown, in keeping with a latest interview.
Asked by Piers Morgan whether he suffered from any type of mental illness, the embattled rapper said a past episode was brought on by lack of sleep.
“I think that I suffered from exhaustion. I suffered from being lied to continuously by the people around me, by my management, by my ex-wife and I think those things can drive anyone to some extent of maximum exhaustion,” West said — apparently referencing his 2016 hospitalization for a psychiatric emergency.
“But I also consider that I’m extremely sensible and I’m here to make the world a greater place. And I’m bored with the left media trying to choose on me,” West said on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” in a clip that aired Thursday.
West — who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder soon after the hospitalization — said he resents that his mental health history may be used to discredit him.
“Once I bring up the reality, they’re gonna say you didn’t get enough sleep, it’s due to your health,” said West, 45.
At times throughout the two-hour interview, the exchange between The Post columnist and the “Eazy” rapper — who has previously referred to his bipolar disorder as a “superpower” — got bizarre.
“I’m the black person with the black experience that’s value $11 billion and is essentially the most influential person on the planet and I’m questioning it,” West said in a teased clip, though it wasn’t clear what Morgan had asked him.
When Morgan jumped in to guide the conversation, West began singing, “La la la la — let me finish.”
He later told Morgan he desired to “interview him too” despite his clear role as an interviewee.
“You’re Bono; I’m interviewing you too,” West said with a smile, referring to the U2 singer.
Throughout the interview, West also refused to apologize for his anti-Semitic rant last week, only saying he was “sorry to the people I hurt.”
Last yr, the rapper’s ex, Kim Kardashian, said a series of West’s concerning tweets and public appearances through the years have likely been the results of his bipolar disorder.
Morgan’s full interview with West airs Friday.
