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Yung Lean Prioritizes Mental Health, Distances from Kanye West

11/7/2025

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Yung Lean distances himself from Kanye West to protect his mental health, not his public image.
He expresses empathy for Kanye West's mental health struggles and says, "I can’t defend him," referencing Kanye's controversial remarks.
Lean recalls a positive past experience with Kanye but says later encounters felt darker.
He rejects the idea that medication stifles creativity and says artists can stay vibrant while managing mental health.

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Story summary

Yung Lean distances himself from Kanye West to protect his mental health, not his public image.
He expresses empathy for Kanye West's mental health struggles and says, "I can’t defend him," referencing Kanye's controversial remarks.
Lean recalls a positive past experience with Kanye but says later encounters felt darker.
He rejects the idea that medication stifles creativity and says artists can stay vibrant while managing mental health.