With Kanye West once more commanding attention, Freddie Gibbs contributes a memory or two before the applause fades. Their partnership on 'Back to Me' from 'Vultures 1' earned Gibbs glowing notices and West a touch of alleged irritation, particularly after a certain article was shared. Gibbs' complicated dynamic with West was well shown in his very complicated insult-cum-compliment statement.

Freddie Gibbs quipped a witty comment in response to Kanye West's series of successful concerts. He noted that people tend to forget controversies if you are as talented as West.

"This n**** showed me you can never be canceled as long as you got classics," he quipped on his Instagram story. Gibbs accompanied the statement with a photo of him and Kanye West.

Alongside his remarks on Kanye West, Freddie Gibbs also shifted focus to his own The Last Rabbit Tour, offering fans a glimpse into preparations for his Le Bataclan show. The preview was with him and a mic and a sneak peek into how great his Paris concert is gonna be.

One could argue Freddie Gibbs is not wrong, controversy always seems to trail Kanye West, yet so does an almost immediate comeback

What made Freddie Gibbs say what he said

Kanye West has engineered a striking return, anchored by his global stadium tour and the release of 'Bully'. After years of controversy, West has pivoted back to large-scale performances, drawing massive audiences across cities like Mexico City and Seoul. With many even calling it the return of the iconic rapper.

Recently, his performance at SoFi Stadium had everyone stunned with its artistry, whether it was visual or musical. West performed to nearly 70,000 attendees in his first full United States concert in years. Positioned atop a colossal orb-shaped stage projecting a spinning globe, he merged theatrical spectacle with tracks like 'Runaway' and newer material from 'Bully'.

This resurgence extends globally, with scheduled performances across Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, reinforcing West’s sustained relevance. At the same time, he is also making sure to bring North West along for the ride. In that context, Freddie Gibbs’s remark about West’s enduring relevance feels perfectly timed with West's formidable comeback.

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Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

Edited by

Adiba Nizami