John Legend spells out the details of his falling out with Kanye West

John Legend reveals differing politics was not what ended his friendship with Kanye West: ‘Values and character matter’

John Legend shed light on his falling out with former friend Kanye West in a new interview with the New Yorker.

The 43-year-old EGOT winner got candid in the conversation, which he called his ‘favorite interview in a while.’

He told journalist Michael Schulman they ultimately severed ties because he backed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 presidential election instead of the rapper, who ran as an independent.

Speaking out: John Legend shed light on his falling out with former friend Kanye West in a new interview with the New Yorker

Speaking more generally, the singer-songwriter noted, ‘I don’t feel like politics should be everything in your relationships, and your relationships with people shouldn’t only be determined by who they voted for.’

He continued, ‘But I do believe that certain things you believe in are indicators of your character, and obviously that will affect your friendships.’

The U-Penn graduate doubled down on his belief that politics aren’t the end-all, be-all of his relationships: ‘I don’t want to live a life that’s so consumed by politics that it’s the sole determinant of who can be my friend and who can’t.’

‘But values matter and character matters and moral compass matters,’ he admitted.

Former friends: He told Michael Schulman the ex-buddies ultimately severed ties because he backed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 presidential election instead of the rapper, who ran as an independent

Media spotlight: The 43-year-old EGOT winner got candid in the conversation, which he called his ‘favorite interview in a while’

The father-of-three explained, ‘I don’t know what will happen [with Kanye] in the future, but he was very upset with me that I didn’t support him and I supported Joe Biden. It’s up to him whether he can get past that.’

John is just one of several acquaintances the Chicago-born music artist has axed from his life in recent years.

Currently, West is on the outs with Adidas, Kid Cudi, and perhaps most contentiously, Pete Davidson.

Drake used to be on that list as well, but the two patched things up ahead of their Free Larry Hoover concert last December.

Happier times: John and wife Chrissy Teigen pictured with Kim Kardashian and Kanye in 2015

Meanwhile, as John plans for the release of his forthcoming album Legend and the birth of his fourth child with wife Chrissy Teigen, ‘Ye is in the crosshairs of co-parenting with ex-wife Kim Kardashian. 

Kardashian filed for divorce from the creative in February 2021, months later rebounding with Davidson. The two split after nine months of dating.

Earlier this week Kanye publicized a disagreement between him and his ex wife over where their children should attend school.

They share North, nine, Saint, six, Chicago, four, and Psalm, three. While Kim would like their two older children to continue attending their private school, Kanye is pushing for them to go to his newly launched Donda Academy. 

Different paths: Meanwhile, as Legend plans for the release of his forthcoming album Legend and the birth of his fourth child, ‘Ye is in the crosshairs of co-parenting with ex-wife Kim Kardashian

As for Chrissy and John, the couple is stronger than ever after enduring the loss of their third child, a son named Jack.

They share Luna, six, and Miles, four, with Teigen announcing weeks ago that she’s expecting another bundle of joy.

She shared the news in a lengthy Instagram caption, admitting the last few years ‘had been a blur of emotions’ following the loss of their son midway through her previous pregnancy.

Subsequently, the couple conceived via IVF – making her hesitant to share the news of her pregnancy with the public.

Big, happy family: John and Chrissy share Luna, six, and Miles, four, with Teigen announcing weeks ago that she’s expecting another bundle of joy

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