Charlamagne Tha God Questions Kanye West’s Intentions Behind Controversial Song “Cousins”
Charlamagne Tha God recently addressed Kanye West’s new track “Cousins” during an episode of The Breakfast Club, sharing his thoughts on the personal and unsettling themes featured in the song. While the radio host acknowledged the importance of discussing childhood trauma, he questioned whether Kanye is the right person to lead that conversation.
The song, which Ye previewed on social media, touches on difficult subject matter from his past and references the experiences of a family member currently serving a life sentence. West’s accompanying statement on social media suggested that early exposure to inappropriate content played a role in shaping both of their lives in damaging ways.
On The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne responded to the song with a mix of seriousness and skepticism. “This is a topic that we should be discussing,” he said. “I just can’t take it seriously because it’s coming from Kanye. Every week it’s something new with him—everything feels like a publicity stunt.”
Charlamagne went on to speak about his own experiences with childhood trauma, emphasizing the value of honest dialogue while also underlining the need for sincerity and care when addressing such sensitive topics publicly.
Kanye has not clarified whether “Cousins” will appear on his forthcoming album Cuck, a project previously titled WW3. The rapper has confirmed that songwriter Dave Blunts is heavily involved in the creation of the new album, claiming he wrote the entire tracklist. A release date for Cuck has not yet been announced.
While “Cousins” has generated strong reactions, it also highlights an ongoing tension in Kanye’s artistry—his willingness to share personal and painful stories, and the way those revelations are received in light of his unpredictable public behavior. Whether viewed as catharsis or controversy, the track continues to stir conversation about where vulnerability and responsibility intersect in the world of celebrity.
