Cam’ron Criticizes Kanye West’s “Convenient” Confession, Calls Out Motives

Rapper Cam’ron has strongly criticized Kanye West following West’s recent public confession regarding a sexual incident with his male cousin during their childhood—a revelation that was accompanied by the release of a new song, “COUSIN.” Cam’ron, who previously collaborated with Kanye on “Down & Out,” questioned the timing and sincerity of West’s disclosure, suggesting it was a calculated move to generate attention and boost album sales.

Kanye West’s Confession and Song Release

On April 21, 2025, Kanye West posted on X (formerly Twitter) about having molested his male cousin when they were children. The post coincided with the release of “COUSIN,” a song in which West describes finding gay magazines in his mother’s closet and reenacting what he saw with his younger cousin. The confession was explicit, with West claiming the song was inspired by his cousin, who is currently serving a life sentence for murder.

Cam’ron’s Reaction on “It Is What It Is”

Cam’ron responded to West’s confession during a new episode of his sports talk show, It Is What It Is, co-hosted with Ma$e. He dismissed West’s revelation as opportunistic and insincere, saying:

“N****s be conveniently gay. It’s like, ‘Yo, let’s be gay now for a little while ‘cause it’s poppin’. So now let’s talk about when I was gay one time,’” Cam’ron quipped.

He went on to question the credibility of West’s claim, highlighting West’s long-standing public presence:

“Kanye been in the public eye for at least going on 20 years if not longer, and now you gay or had gay acts? Shit ain’t working. Everything he got going on ain’t seem to be working. He was Hitler last month, then he was KKK about three weeks ago and now he molested his cousin and he gonna do a song about it. It’s just too convenient”.

Ma$e’s Response

Ma$e, Cam’ron’s co-host, also weighed in, expressing sadness over Kanye’s confession and implying that it was a publicity stunt to sell records. He said he would pray for Kanye, lamenting the situation.

Pattern of Criticism

This is not the first time Cam’ron has publicly called out Kanye West for what he perceives as manipulative behavior. In a 2023 interview on the All The Smoke podcast, Cam’ron accused West of feigning mental instability when it suited him:

“Kanye, he play crazy with who he wanna play crazy with… that n***a’s crazy when it’s convenient,” Cam’ron said, adding that in his personal interactions with Kanye, he always seemed perfectly normal.

Cam’ron also referenced Kanye’s recent controversial behavior, including making antisemitic remarks, wearing provocative outfits, and making inflammatory statements about other celebrities. He suggested that West’s actions are increasingly desperate attempts to remain in the public eye, noting, “He was Hitler last month, then he was KKK about three weeks ago, and now he molested his cousin and he gonna do a song about it. It’s just too convenient”.

Conclusion

Cam’ron’s comments reflect a broader skepticism within the hip-hop community regarding Kanye West’s recent confessions and public persona. By framing West’s actions as performative and opportunistic, Cam’ron accuses his former collaborator of using personal trauma and controversial statements as tools for publicity and commercial gain.