Kanye West’s 2022 interview with Piers Morgan on “Piers Uncensored” continues to resonate with fans, albeit more for its entertaining moments than for any substantive dialogue. The interview, which followed West’s controversial anti-Semitic tweet that led to his temporary Instagram ban, became a viral sensation due to its heated exchanges and memorable soundbites.

The interview was prompted by West’s backlash after posting a text exchange with Sean “Diddy” Combs, where he implied that Jewish people were attempting to control him. This led to his infamous tweet where he said, “I’m going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE,” which was met with widespread condemnation and his subsequent removal from Instagram for violating the platform’s policies.

During the nearly two-hour discussion with Morgan, tensions ran high, especially when West called the U.K. journalist a “boy,” a term that has historically been used as a racial slur against Black men. West’s use of the term appeared to be a deliberate reversal of its derogatory connotation, much to the amusement of some viewers.

The exchange took a particularly intense turn when Morgan suggested that West apologize to the Jewish community for his offensive language. West, however, refused to issue an apology until he felt that the contracts of athletes, actors, and artists were reviewed for fairness—an argument that Morgan pointed out had no relation to the original tweet.

The interaction quickly devolved, with West repeatedly telling Morgan, “I ain’t finished my sentence,” and calling him “boy” several times. Despite Morgan’s protests, West continued, further escalating the tension by later calling Morgan a “Karen” and criticizing his interruptions.

Fans have since revisited the clip on social media, finding humor in West’s unconventional way of handling the interview. Many praised West for standing up to Morgan, who is known for his confrontational interviewing style. Others found the role reversal of West calling Morgan “boy” particularly amusing, noting the historical context of the term.

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The interview concluded abruptly when West decided to end it, declaring it “adjourned” before walking off camera. The fallout from West’s anti-Semitic remarks has been significant, including the termination of his lucrative partnership with Adidas. Despite the controversies, West eventually issued an apology to the Jewish community in December 2023, acknowledging that his comments had unintended consequences.