Kanye West set himself on fire during his new album release
The controversial rapper walked on stage in flames for a few seconds. The event was attended by his ex.
American rapper Kanye West is not only known for his music, but also for his polemics and eccentricities. On Thursday night, for example, he gave a party in Chicago to officially launch his album 'Donda'.
The artist's presentation featured several stagings, but one of the moments that most caught the attention of his fans was when the artist left the replica of his childhood home on fire.
According to international media, in the center of the stage they had recreated a rapper's childhood home, while around there were several black vehicles and people with bulletproof vests with the name of 'Donda'. Space where the entire presentation took place.
Towards the end of the event, images of West, 55, were shown setting himself on fire inside the house. Then, before the astonished gaze of the public, the rapper leaves the structure walking on fire.
To the rhythm of the background music, he paced the stage for a few seconds, while logistics personnel ran with fire extinguishers to put it out.
Can’t believe Kanye West really lit himself on fire at the #Donda event
— 𝗬𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗚𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗦 (@YESEEGHOSTS) August 27, 2021
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US media claim that the action was controlled and that West had protective clothing.
⛽️#Donda pic.twitter.com/ifK1Tbr7iW
— Apple Music (@AppleMusic) August 27, 2021
Additionally, the 'performance' featured the participation of his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, dressed as a bride. At one point during the presentation, the socialite walked up to the man and accompanied him for a short time.
Kim Kardashian shows up in a wedding dress at the end of Kanye West’s DONDA listening event.👀👰♀️ pic.twitter.com/sCl2VRv66e
— Hip Hop Ties (@HipHopTiesMedia) August 27, 2021
The scene confused the followers of the ex-partner, who assured that it was proof that they had returned, but according to 'TMZ', Kim agreed to participate in the launch of her ex-husband's new album because they continue to support each other, but not because they have a romantic relationship .
"Kim and Kanye have always supported each other's efforts and will continue to do so in the future, whether it's a collaborative effort or not ... Kim was happy to do it for Kanye and the event, which was so important to him," he mentioned ' TMZ 'according to a source close to the celebrities.
