In a recent interview, John Legend expressed his sentiments about Kanye West's controversial new song, describing his former collaborator's behavior as "sad" and "sometimes shocking." Legend talked about West's troubling track and public actions, labeling the rapper's change as distressing and alarming. The Grammy-winning artist, who had previously worked closely with West, reflected on their past collaborations and shared his observations on West's descent into controversy. West's release of a song titled "Heil Hitler," which made antisemitic references on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, received widespread criticism for glorifying Adolf Hitler and perpetuating antisemitic rhetoric. Legend reminisced about their earlier work together and West's initial passion, creativity, and optimism, contrasting it with his current state. Following the song's release, the Hip-Hop community and music industry distanced themselves from West, with streaming platforms refusing to host the track and critics denouncing it as offensive and lacking artistic merit. Many industry insiders see West's recent work as a deliberate attempt to provoke rather than a genuine artistic expression.