Kanye West, or Ye, is no stranger to stirring the pot, but over the weekend, he dropped a series of bombshell relationship tweets that are causing an uproar across the internet.
The rapper-turned-business mogul shared his unfiltered thoughts on everything from women’s emotional abuse to sex, power dynamics, and money in relationships. Whether you agree with him or not, Ye’s words have left many questioning the values he’s promoting, while others say he’s just speaking uncomfortable truths. Here’s a roundup of his most jaw-dropping relationship advice for men:
1. Women’s Emotional Abuse of Men: The Silent Epidemic
Kanye ignited a firestorm by claiming that women frequently verbally and emotionally abuse men, but it’s rarely discussed. According to Ye, men stay silent about their suffering because they’ve been conditioned to accept it as “just how women are.” He argued that this silent abuse leads many men to emotional distress, addiction, and, tragically, even suicide. Some may find this take shocking, but it’s clear Ye believes the emotional toll on men in relationships isn’t given enough attention.
2. Rich Men Don’t Need to Be Funny
In one tweet, Kanye stated that rich, high-value men have no need for humor, and that being funny is reserved for “broke boys.” His comment suggests that men who are financially successful should focus on their wealth and status rather than relying on jokes or entertainment to attract women. This, of course, is a slap in the face to anyone who might believe that humor is an attractive trait in a partner—rich or not.
3. Never Date a “Fat Girl” – The Bizarre Sex Offender Remark
This one may be the most controversial. Ye went on to say, “fat girls are sex offenders,” and that if a man finds himself in love with a “fat girl,” it’s only because he’s broke. Yes, you read that right. Kanye’s insensitive and body-shaming statement immediately drew backlash from both men and women, with many calling it fatphobic and offensive. It’s one thing to have preferences, but this was a direct attack on women’s bodies—particularly the idea that any attraction to larger women is somehow tied to a man’s financial status.
4. Rich Men Have Dominion Over Their Wives
Kanye didn’t stop there. In another tweet, he suggested that rich men naturally hold dominance in their relationships, stating that wives to wealthy men cannot adopt the feminist narrative because they’re benefiting from their husband’s success. His take? A man should respect his lady, but in the end, he’s the one in control because of his wealth. For some, this reeks of toxic masculinity and outdated views on gender roles.
5. Avoid Free Sex: A Red Flag
Here’s a provocative piece of advice from Ye: “Avoid free sex.” He claims that the only thing worse than paying for sex is having it for free. Whether Kanye’s advocating for transactional relationships or simply pushing a more conservative view on intimacy, his comment implies that sex should have value—and it’s not clear if he means monetary value or emotional value.
6. Sex is Overrated and Makes Men Weak
Kanye doubled down on his controversial views about sex, saying it’s “overrated” and makes men “weak.” He claims that men should focus on retaining their sperm, arguing that it gives them more clarity and focus. The idea of “semen retention” is not new, but Ye’s endorsement of it as the key to mental strength is certain to rub many the wrong way. After all, sex has long been considered an important and healthy part of relationships for most people.
7. All Women Want Is Money:
Kanye’s comments about women and money were equally blunt. He argues that women are only after money—pointing out that prostitutes sell sex for a night, surrogates for 9 months, and wives for a lifetime. According to Ye, no one should be fooled into thinking women want anything else. This opinion clearly presents women as opportunistic, which some would argue is a dangerously narrow and cynical view of romantic relationships.
8. Loyalty to Friends is Everything
Finally, Kanye had a rare moment of camaraderie when he tweeted about standing by your friends. He pointed to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance and called on him to “Shout Puff,” a reference to Diddy (Puff Daddy). This was one of Ye’s less contentious points, encouraging men to stand by their friends in times of need.
Kanye West’s weekend relationship musings have ignited a firestorm, with fans, critics, and social media users alike offering their opinions. While some argue that he’s simply speaking uncomfortable truths about power dynamics in relationships, others say his remarks are harmful, divisive, and downright misogynistic. It’s clear that Kanye has no problem challenging societal norms—but whether this rhetoric is helping or hurting men’s perspectives on relationships is up for debate.
As always, Ye has managed to spark conversation—whether it’s for the right or wrong reasons, however, remains to be seen.
