In a rare and unexpectedly somber moment, Kanye West – or Ye, as he now prefers – left fans both baffled and worried with a startling confession during a casual street-style interview. The 48-year-old rapper, artist, and fashion icon quietly admitted his biggest regret: "Life." Though the statement was delivered with little fanfare, it has since ignited a social media firestorm, raising fresh concerns about Ye's emotional state.
The exchange was captured and posted on TikTok by the Mystery Fashionist account. In the brief clip, an on-camera interviewer named "Ajay" asks Ye to rate his outfit. Clad in his signature Yeezy 950 boots, Ye confidently declared his ensemble a "10 out of 10." However, when asked about the fashion trend he regrets the most, he turned introspective, lowered his gaze, and simply replied, "Life." This simple yet profoundly heavy word struck a chord with viewers, who noted Ye's subdued demeanor, a stark contrast to his usual bravado.
“I didn't want to have children with this person after the first two months of being with her, but that wasn't God's plan,” Ye revealed about his past relationship with Kim Kardashian.
Many fans expressed concern that Ye's comment wasn't metaphorical but rather a genuine moment of existential despair. This isn't the first time Ye has spoken about his regrets and inner turmoil. In a March interview with DJ Akademiks, he opened up about his troubled past, including his relationship with ex-wife Kim Kardashian. He candidly shared his frustrations about not having control over his children's name and likeness, saying, "I don't got the name and likeness ownership, or at least 50-50 with my kids. So this white woman and this white family have the control of these highly influential black kids that are half the children of Ye."
Ye's revelations have followed troubling admissions about his mental health struggles. He previously disclosed considering ending his life and has publicly spoken about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In 2025, he shared that he was rediagnosed as autistic and had stopped taking psychiatric medication. Ye has attributed much of his past erratic behavior to these challenges, apologizing for previous anti-Semitic remarks and blaming his mental health for his extreme actions.
The rapper's move to Japan seems to offer a sanctuary from the relentless scrutiny he faces in the U.S. An insider revealed that Ye finds life "so much easier" in Japan, where he can be himself without constant hassle. This sense of calm is a stark contrast to the turmoil of his past few years, which have been marked by a public custody battle with Kim Kardashian and various legal challenges.