What fascinated me the most out of this doc was Donda. My goodness what an amazing and supportive Mother!! I see why he was so broken after her passing💯
This documentary is just as much about Coodie as it is about Kanye and you don’t even realize this until about the last 30 minutes of part 2. It’s absolute genius. I don’t know if Coodie planned it that way or if it’s just impossible to tell Kanye’s story without telling Coodie’s as well. As the cameraman, you rarely see Coodie, yet his presence is felt more than anyone else’s. It gives the viewer the experience of looking at Kanye’s journey through Coodie’s eyes, which I guess you technically are. You start to get this emotional connection with the one holding the camera as opposed to the one the camera is focused on. You feel those moments as Coodie felt them, IN THE MOMENT! So much so that, by the time Coodie turns the camera on himself in his room at Kanye’s ranch in part 3, you already feel the emotion and anticipate the tears. Genius. It was absolutely imperative that Coodie narrate this film and NOT let Kanye have creative control. I predict an Oscar in 2023. What vision. What brotherhood and love. What spiritual connection. Coodie, Chike, J Ivy, and Ye made this a masterpiece 20+ years in the making. Truly jeen yuhs.
That footage with his mum was so raw and authentic.. I love how much she loved the chain. There'll be more mansions. God bless her soul. Wish she got to meet her grandkids. Would have loved her to see Ye make a B. She went too early ❤️
We all do! Yet, we need to help him. What he is doing now is bs, while he still has so much offer. I guess that is what the most of us mean when we say : we loved the old Kanye more. But the old Kanye is gone, so we can only root for him now and hope for the new Kanye to do well, like we know he can do.
@@Thefamilychannel723 old kanye was the same way society is just way more sensitive nowadays...maybe what we need is to be the old us instead of wishing for old kanye
@@Thefamilychannel723 I miss the old Kanye, straight from the 'Go Kanye Chop up the soul Kanye, set on his goals Kanye I hate the new Kanye, the bad mood Kanye The always rude Kanye, spaz in the news Kanye
These two episodes, changed every little perspective about Yee. He is genius, persistent and dedicated. He figured out what he want early age and he work so hard to get there. He strongly believed in himself. His circle, amazing team. We need people like coodie. Outstanding documentary. Waiting on third episode
@@tufftaz7 that's what people push others to believe, manic behaviour is not really easy to digest if you do not know what you're looking at. Some people can't seem to think there is anything more to someone like Kanye, than being manic. Some uneducated people even goes as far as calling him a narc, despite having zero education in the field of psychology. I have hope tho, I wish for people to be able to understand and differentiate symptoms from disorders, and disorders from personalities. With time, and with brave people like Kanye and Britney, unafraid to speak their mind and story; we'll be able to understand and respect eachother for our differing good/bad qualities, maybe even show love for our differences.
Totally agree!! I always loved his brilliance and spirit... but that feeling has multiplied after watching this!! Has been his purpose in life💞 I love his mother too and the way she loves her son. She always had his back with sincere love❤
You let the media tell you what to believe that means you a follower is something you gotta work on because following a narrative with out introspection is dangerous for your survival
Been following Ye since College Dropout…I was painting pictures in my head for 20 years about what all his experiences looked like. My made up movies to put pictures to everything he was saying in his rhymes. So seeing all this footage was incredible. I was high on excitement the whole episode. Kanye is truly a genius. He will be forever remembered as such. Watching this doc, you can see the human. Not the star. But you can also see how the human became the star. And all the people who called him crazy can see that he’s just a normal guy dealing with crazier situations than any of us could imagine dealing with. The level he is at….is unimaginable to us. Famous to the highest degree world wide. It was chilling when Memphis Bleek was talking about how all the greats are hated. It was like prophecy. And he was right.
I’ve never felt so seen. I too have been following Kanye since I was about 10… I grew up obsessing over late registration, I listened to college dropout all throughout my university experience. I cried the whole way through too… knowing all the stories, visualising them was one thing, but to have this footage and such a moment in time all documented… that was bliss. Will always love the human that Kanye is- old Kanye; new Kanye and everything in between Kanye. Day 1’s forever.
Riian you said it perfect. I was all in soon as I heard Thru the wire. And to watch this footage just filled my hip hop heart with love. It was him against the world. You could see in his eyes how frustrated he got that people didn’t know how great he was. This made my year and it’s only the first episode.
It’s one of the best documentaries ever made. Period. It takes a person like Kanye as the subject for it to get to that level…but it also takes Cootie and Chike to get it there also. The brilliant layers of storytelling had me hooked from the first 10 seconds
Coodie a real one❗️Gave up his dreams of becoming a comedian because he believed in Ye dreams… if that’s not what you call a reall brother idk what to tell you!
This man. Thank you, Ye. Thank you for inspiring me! College Drop Out was released my freshmen year of college. Almost 19 years later and now I’m going for my first Creative/Art Director position, I’ve opened an art gallery and Have done so much that no one thought that I could do. Throughout the years I have watch you and have told myself, “if Kanye can, so can I.” Thank God for hip hop, thank God for Kanye West. #blackfuturemonth
Kanye weirdly has a humble nature about him at times. Like his body language shows almost like a playful nature so grateful to be able to express himself in the way he wants to. He really is an artist. I do respect his work.
Damn these speeches really touched me so awesome to see such a positive and empowering message from one of the biggest celebrities in the world, same goes to the film directors and the team. Gods not finished🙏🏼
When you Google it, they act like Ye doesn't approve of the documentary, I'm glad I took to UA-cam to find this.. so heartwarming, that documentary will change lives 💯
Coodie literally filmed my mix tape from 20 to 40. Kanye tapped into the heartbeat of 90s kids, I also loved Donda throughout this entire Doc. She was always rooting for Kanye and so present in every word, action, and movement..
There’s no artist in existence that has changed not only music but society as a whole like he has. In creativity alone, he’s leagues ahead. I remember being in 6th grade and hearing College Dropout for the first time. Never could relate to Jay Z and his stories but Kanye made it feel ok to be different.
There's literally Dozens upon Dozens of artists. You just don't know shit beyond a 15-20 year time span and are a product of the modern culture of worshipping celebrities as false Idols. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jimi Hendrix, Run DMC, 2Pac, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Prince, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, albeit a thief; Elvis' influence is undeniable, The Funk Brothers, Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, ...... I could easily drop 30 more names. The limitations of your knowledge isn't the peak and climax which you think it is.
Damn this is the power documentary filmmaking has. A well made doc will have people all hyped up thinking Kanye west changed entire American society like no other artist ever has lol!! I like Kanye but wow. I guess bad bunny and drake are changing all of humAn history too
Facts! He was filming his life before the Kardashian, UA-cam Creators and anyone else that’s doing the “vlogging” thing these days. I definitely respect Kanye’s hustle!
I’ll never complain about my music not getting enough attention ever again. I’m not working hard enough, seeing what he went through in the industry. Especially when most people in his position would’ve felt like they made it already
Exactly what I thought. 99% would have been satisfied being a super producer. Hard to believe how hard it was getting a release date when you're literally PRODUCING PLATINUM ALBUMS.
i thought i knew hustle until i saw Ye putting in crazy footwork to achieve his goals. you GOTTA respect the hustle. i know his mom is smiling down seeing what he's attained with her encouragement. she was his biggest cheerleader. delayed prayers are never denied prayers.
It’s amazing that he’s been followed and videotaped throughout this journey. His will, heartache, passion, talent, pride and humility. Most of all, his love. All powerful 💥💕👑
The part one of this trilogy was so inspiring so deep and emotional !!!! This part one really fuck me up on a personal level!! Bravo Coodie !!! Forever love for Kanye
@Mattejko sorry for my typo but I am Italian and I didn't check before write the comment,btw the fact that I wrote wrong the name DOES NOT CHANGE TO THE MASSAGE I WANTED TO DELIVER
I truly do love Kanye, I’m definitely rooting for him. He’s a brother in Christ, gotta keep all our brothers and sisters in Christ in prayer and encouragement. What a beautiful community.
bro the bible doesn't even once mention the word Christianity, it's been tampered with so much that the original bible isn't even anywhere to be found and that's why the Quran was revealed because a new testament of the bible was modified over time, wake up before you wake up in the grave.
@@skippy5934 Hey look up the Dead Sea scrolls. The Bible has never changed because it’s the word of God. Being brothers and and sisters in Christ, living our lives how he commands and plans for us to is Christianity, and that is mentioned repeatedly in the Bible. Ephesians and Romans are very explicit about our lives as followers of Christ.
My fav artist since College Dropout, back then I was living in Dominican Republic feeling like the only one soul that knew his music, I always believed in his talent.
Coodie will be blessed 10x fold for keeping his vibration high and positive energy through Kanye and his life lessons. He stayed a friend no matter what. Great man.
Kanye really is a musical genius he changed the course of rap and everybody took note. I remember when his first album came out I didn't like all that gangster rap but hearing his music was mind-blowing at the time. He has really stayed true to himself he's always produced the music that he wanted to.
Yes, he broke through that stigma of rap. Positive hip hop message. He’s songs lifts my spirit many times. Hip hop has lost its way again under Drake. Am sorry drake is taking us back igno rap not hip hop.
@@hollygolightly7475 I was making a comment based on what I feel and think about his music if you feel otherwise make your own comment.... Kanye is 100% a musical genius and there's nothing you can say that would make me feel otherwise.
People so often miss the point with Ye. It's not about if he's right all the time or if he's a hypocrite at times , we all are, and there's things we believe or feel today that we won't tomorrow. That doesn't mean everything he says or does is profound or genius, he's not Jesus, he's imperfect and human like all of us. But his core message that I always find is about love and empowerment of yourself and people around you if you have the strength to help. And the only to find the true strength is to remember that God is with you at all times. At least that's what I find important in his messages because I like to focus on the positive of who he is, not the narratives of people who don't understand or media headlines.
Absolutely. We all make mistakes. Its learning from those mistakes in order to grow. I can recall people judging him from the beginning, we are all entitled to and opinion, but, who are we to judge. I'm hoping he get's through all that's on his plate without a scratch. I'm certain he will with God.
2 things stood out for me: (1) If you believe in yourself and remain steadfast in God's love & faith, and keep grinding at it daily, you will find a way; and (2) Late Mrs. Donda West (his mom) played a massive role in his career. The 2 biggest people for his success are Kanye & him mom. So inspirational.
I'm only at minute 38 but I had to pause & look for comments online because this is some crazy stuff seeing how no one (powers that be) believed in Kanye except Kanye himself (and the A&R Ali dude from Rawkus). Everything about Kanye makes sense after watching the first 30 odd minutes of this documentary.
@T V The whole documentary is insane and we've only seen part 1 of 3 at this point. I'm in my early 50's so I lived through the entire hip-hop history long preceding Kanye (from the 80's). This thing took me back 30 years and I'm loving it especially seeing all the familiar faces. Remain blessed.
@@jjgraygrayTrue with respect to Talib/ Mos Def who gave him his first shot to perform on stage. Pharrell liked his stuff but no action. At the end of the day, action gets monetized: The act of giving someone a chance to show their worth. Talk is cheap.
I ONLY knew what I read in the headlines about Kanye prior to this documentary. I am a 50+ year old white woman who has become an instant fan! This man is brilliant and has put in the work- wasn't NOTHING handed to him, I appreciate and respect that fact. One thing I can definitely say, after watching the footage of Kanye and Ms Donda West, if EVERYONE had a mother like Miss Donda, this world would be such a better place! #TeamYe
Amazing documentary! I noticed two emerging themes: the stigma of mental illness and the struggle of raising and empowering confident black men in America. As a black mother of black sons, the desire to rear confident, affirmed black men is such a dichotomy, because while you want them to hold their heads up high and be self-assured, you know they will be perceived only as arrogant, narcissistic, and a negative perspective of self-righteous. In this footage I saw a Kanye who was humble and confident. I also saw a great need for rest and the space to properly grieve which escalated to mania. We villainize mental illness of some people to such a degree that we throw compassion to the wind. Praying for Kanye.
The documentary was epic can’t wait to see the rest of the trilogy. I and my son love Kanye. We are all flawed humans nobody is perfect. Man looks on the outward appearance God looks at the heart. If your not praying for Kanye maybe you need to check your hearts. Much more success to this team. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
The scene with scarface in the studio. Was so amazing man like you feel god speaking thru ye like a cartoon character. He seen his rise thru that scene gave me chills to the point I wanted to cry! Love you Kanye Shout out to coodie for sharing this with us!
Im a nerd for documentaries and I have to say this is truly the best one I have seen ever. Coodie I am just speechless everything about this trilogy was jeen-yus. I understand kanye a lot deeper now it all makes sense just like Ye said. The only gap I wish we got more detail on was that six year period because in that period kanye met kim and got married and had north so it was a lot. Ima say this once and I say this firm. This better get a Oscar or im doing away with it like I did away with basically every award show. Awards dont usually matter to me but nah ye coodie chike and J Ivy and the whole chicago deserve this hands down eyes closed. PS: coodies daughter was so beautiful and intelligent when he showed her as a young girl saying she wanted to be an artist. for some reason coodie showing this from his perspective literally made me feel what he would feel in that moment so I just felt proud of her as he did in that moment lol.
Nothing more powerful than folks coming together to help each other and praise one another to boost their spirits. Good communities = positive strength
The realest to ever do it.God blessed Kanye in every way and the obstacles just make him stronger.God bless you man yu an inspiration to so many pple u cant even imagine.
Tbh I was sooo inspired before watching kanye's doc because I had this spiritual awakening last year I used to tell people they gone hear about me in the future with music or no music I'm gone be someone great BUT then after watching the documentary hmm the fire in me grew alot more and after thinking I was maybe a lil crazy csuse that's what people told me kanye made me understand that what's it takes at times to see great success and blessings in your life🇬🇩🇬🇩🇬🇩🇬🇩🖤🎼📈💯
Ye acknowledging Coodie's faith in him from the beginning, keeping the camera up when 99.9% of people would've been embarrassed, so that everything makes sense 30 years later is mind blowing. They both had the same vision
It’s amazing.. You guys did a great job. This is very inspiring and a great example of how to not give up in life period. Ye is a genius and definitely here for a reason.
I was so inspired by Kanye’s determination, I have always been a fan since day one, but this documentary shows how amazing and talented this man is. Despite what he goes through with bipolar disorder, he continues to keep strong and striving to make things happen. It was so emotional to see the amazing relationship he had with his mother. You made her proud ❤️
I don’t think ye is a bad person, right now with everything going on I think he’s struggling at how to express himself and he feels alone and defensive, but I think when he is rational and calm he can say some inspiring stuff, he’s an interesting man
I dont think hes even doin anything that bad...any man who lost his wife that way especially since it seems she was already seeing another man b4 the divorce would have done that or most likely even worse...i woulda put hands on Pete already if it was me.
Prayers for the whole fam. Spectacular musical legacy. I agree with Cornel; we are living legacy. We need both the historical context and strength in our present foundations to mold the future. Good speech.
Kanye & his music been in my life for the past 13+ yrs. never would have made it this far if it wasn’t for him. fuck what the media says Ye we love you & we thank you.
Loved every minute of this documentary and I pray it gets many awards. I never fully understood the genius that is Ye but after watching this, I truly understand him better. And let's give it up for his Mama! All of us should have a mom that supports us and keeps us grounded all at once. Such a tragedy that she never got to meet her grandkids. I truly understand his pain. After I lost my dad things just are never gonna be the same. I hope his dad can step up more now and be his cheerleader like his mom was. And Coodie is a true ride or die, with the best outlook on life and is the meaning of a TRUE friend!
Thank you for making a positive and loving documentary. Pure genius Ye genius shows through his mom his back bone. I can say I understand Kanye a lot more after watching his documentary 💙
Diminish this man because he never learn how to become a slave i felt that deep in my chest. Kayne speaks the truth from the heart we must protect this brother and protect each other who working hard to make a difference they will be out to get us all that trying to make change. God bless everyone watching this video in abundance.
This was healing for Kanye to have his family him. He never mourned properly when Mama Donda died. He just kept working and the demons took over him. Kanye is lucky to have Coodie just as much as Coodie is lucky to have him. Friendship like this is rare and I'm glad I got to witness it on NETFLIX!! THIS BETTER GET A GOLDEN GLOBE, OSCAR OR AN EMMY!! THIS WAS AN AMAZING DOCUMENTARY!
I always found him crazy even if he made beautiful music but when i watch his documentary i was like wooow thats someone who love music like for real he try hard he always have his people around him amazing
I never knew much about Ye......KANYE IS AN INSPIRATIONAL SOUL! I ADMIRE HIS DETERMINATION AND PASSION FOR MUSIC. I only hope the best for him and his family. Continued success to YE!
Ye, Kim has been saying all these years about this video taping that Kanye does in his day to day life.. That's some visionary shit! I'm glad we get to have access to these precios moments in Ye's life ❣
This documentary made us into coodie, seeing ye through his eyes was kinda like coodie gave us the gift of coming up with him and growing older with him. RECONNECTING with him 🔥
Fantastic documentary. I hope Kanye gets well. This doc reminded me of the start of his journey and why I like him and his music. I hope fame doesn’t change him too much. Behind all the bravado he seems like a good person.
Man i see Kanye West so different after this first Ep doco it's crazy, trolly hard working person that climb step by step! what a legend ! Give me tons of motivation to continue my creations and music and don't stop !! Just keep it up!!
In life there’s so many people we see even day by day that we think we know but they have a whole other life we didn’t know. A lot of ppl changed their mind about kanye after that doc
One of the best documentaries on netflix. Coodie is so level-headed and down to earth. Kanye thinks 10 steps ahead of everyone else to have this come to fruition. That track "God is" from Jesus is King should've been the track for the ending credits of this documentary. It completes it
Kanye is definitely an inspiration and shows the world what can be accomplished when you believe in yourself. Undoubtedly kanye is Genius but what about Coodie? To have the foresight to see what kanye could become, the ability to document his rise and most importantly the patience to wait for the right time to release the story both men ate genius!
1st episode was AMAZING!! HE MANIFESTED EVERYTHING!!! Everyone thought he was crazy putting out a gospel album. I never realized his deep connection to God. Amazing! #BLACKFutureMonth
And the Bible states we wrestle not against flesh and blood. So when Ye be having his issues or “spasing” we gotta know that battle is personal and spiritual. I mess with Ye!!! Jesus walks is one of my favs.
Don’t you people know James brown, Ray Charles etc…. Weren’t they first with far more problems injustices and hardships , you act as if he lost his mother and overcame was such a big thing,, go back in history people, Ray Charles was blind , Stevie wonder blind- played every instrument made far better music were far more accomplished did you not know this. - get a history lesson in real music will you! Genius is attached to those men not Con - yah
Kanye speaks the truth! I love you, Kanye You are great! Keep on shining! You have a huge fan. You earned all you have and it’s beautiful to see you continue to reach your new goals. We love you and support you! Seeing him with his mother and how he never gave up is truly something to be admired.
hiii, i had a bad feeling about kanye west until i saw this documentary!! incredible!! now it's a model of determination, self-sacrifice and it's a real leitmotif for ALL people ( not only for on communauty, but for the one who want to win!! And I dont mean monney with that word but to have success in our life whatever) thnx for that
This was amazing this is the car you in the whole world needed to see but unfortunately you got the media twisting things when it comes to Kanye but this was beautiful beautiful beautiful documentary I can’t wait to watch it on Netflix that was incredible energy right there
Great documentary !!! I have a lot more respect for Kanye! He is a great example of a true GOAT! He had dreams and never gave up on them and he said F everyone I believe in myself and I don’t need anyone telling me what I can achieve.
Kanye is really such a jeenyuhhsss he doesn’t deserve the hate and being a joke from all this people. He really sees the future and he is smart he loved his wife and kidss soo much and kim really should just aceept him he is too good for her. He made her who she is here today. We love you kanyee
@@cheechee5502 he did find like 2-3 good black chicks he mentions, not often but has in the past, even wrote songs about em if you read lyrics. But never stuck and never made the transition with him. I think he even had a one that he wanted to either propose to or marry. Man its been a while.
I loved the first two episodes but the last episode depressed me. I'm definitely a ye fan from through the wire days but kinda lost the feel for the brother. I think this documentary reminded me how iconic and Great he is at what he does. The best thing I took away from the doc was his relationship with his mother, such a beautiful woman. Kanye was truly blessed to have a mum like that. I wish I could relate to my mum like that. Wish you all the best, Mr West
What fascinated me the most out of this doc was Donda. My goodness what an amazing and supportive Mother!! I see why he was so broken after her passing💯
Forreal me too that woman was such a beautifull soul makes sense how her loss would traumatize Kanye so much.
Exactly
and she didn't just pass away she was fuckin murdered I'd be lashing out half the time too
EXACTLY!!! She was more than a mother she was a friend.
@@Tha_Thiccness why was she murdered?
This documentary is just as much about Coodie as it is about Kanye and you don’t even realize this until about the last 30 minutes of part 2. It’s absolute genius. I don’t know if Coodie planned it that way or if it’s just impossible to tell Kanye’s story without telling Coodie’s as well. As the cameraman, you rarely see Coodie, yet his presence is felt more than anyone else’s. It gives the viewer the experience of looking at Kanye’s journey through Coodie’s eyes, which I guess you technically are. You start to get this emotional connection with the one holding the camera as opposed to the one the camera is focused on. You feel those moments as Coodie felt them, IN THE MOMENT! So much so that, by the time Coodie turns the camera on himself in his room at Kanye’s ranch in part 3, you already feel the emotion and anticipate the tears. Genius. It was absolutely imperative that Coodie narrate this film and NOT let Kanye have creative control. I predict an Oscar in 2023. What vision. What brotherhood and love. What spiritual connection. Coodie, Chike, J Ivy, and Ye made this a masterpiece 20+ years in the making. Truly jeen yuhs.
Coodie dedicated a huge part of his life following Kanye. This project was his baby.
Truth !
That’s the art if documentary. The person filming or directing is making choices
Yea but we don’t care bout coodie story. We only cared about Ye story .
@@MultiMrVideoMan you dont care about it, everyone else did, stop sayin we lmao
Ye is such a genius..... I've cried so much just the scenes with his mother and him...... man.... you can't duplicate this beautiful soul
Such a beautiful soul!
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That footage with his mum was so raw and authentic.. I love how much she loved the chain. There'll be more mansions. God bless her soul. Wish she got to meet her grandkids. Would have loved her to see Ye make a B. She went too early ❤️
@@artist254grafitti7 I feel the same
Yeah the scene with his mother is a tear jerker
after watching the Netflix docu I now understand Kanye alot more now
I agree this man has been this way money did not change him it elevated him
We all do! Yet, we need to help him. What he is doing now is bs, while he still has so much offer. I guess that is what the most of us mean when we say : we loved the old Kanye more. But the old Kanye is gone, so we can only root for him now and hope for the new Kanye to do well, like we know he can do.
@@ebonymalone8371 couldn’t be said any better 👍🏾
@@Thefamilychannel723 old kanye was the same way society is just way more sensitive nowadays...maybe what we need is to be the old us instead of wishing for old kanye
@@Thefamilychannel723 I miss the old Kanye, straight from the 'Go Kanye
Chop up the soul Kanye, set on his goals Kanye
I hate the new Kanye, the bad mood Kanye
The always rude Kanye, spaz in the news Kanye
These two episodes, changed every little perspective about Yee. He is genius, persistent and dedicated. He figured out what he want early age and he work so hard to get there. He strongly believed in himself. His circle, amazing team. We need people like coodie. Outstanding documentary. Waiting on third episode
I don't think anyone could have said this better.
Its crazy i look at him like a revolution now before the doc i thought he was insane
@@tufftaz7 that's what people push others to believe, manic behaviour is not really easy to digest if you do not know what you're looking at. Some people can't seem to think there is anything more to someone like Kanye, than being manic. Some uneducated people even goes as far as calling him a narc, despite having zero education in the field of psychology. I have hope tho, I wish for people to be able to understand and differentiate symptoms from disorders, and disorders from personalities. With time, and with brave people like Kanye and Britney, unafraid to speak their mind and story; we'll be able to understand and respect eachother for our differing good/bad qualities, maybe even show love for our differences.
Totally agree!! I always loved his brilliance and spirit... but that feeling has multiplied after watching this!! Has been his purpose in life💞 I love his mother too and the way she loves her son. She always had his back with sincere love❤
You let the media tell you what to believe that means you a follower is something you gotta work on because following a narrative with out introspection is dangerous for your survival
Coodie is really an unsung hero for seeing Kanye’s greatness so early
The scene with his mum hit different..." You need an Angel to watch over you..." 🥺
I literally broke down and cried during that scene . HIT ME TO THE CORE!!
Been following Ye since College Dropout…I was painting pictures in my head for 20 years about what all his experiences looked like. My made up movies to put pictures to everything he was saying in his rhymes. So seeing all this footage was incredible. I was high on excitement the whole episode. Kanye is truly a genius. He will be forever remembered as such. Watching this doc, you can see the human. Not the star. But you can also see how the human became the star. And all the people who called him crazy can see that he’s just a normal guy dealing with crazier situations than any of us could imagine dealing with. The level he is at….is unimaginable to us. Famous to the highest degree world wide. It was chilling when Memphis Bleek was talking about how all the greats are hated. It was like prophecy. And he was right.
I’ve never felt so seen.
I too have been following Kanye since I was about 10… I grew up obsessing over late registration, I listened to college dropout all throughout my university experience.
I cried the whole way through too… knowing all the stories, visualising them was one thing, but to have this footage and such a moment in time all documented… that was bliss.
Will always love the human that Kanye is- old Kanye; new Kanye and everything in between Kanye. Day 1’s forever.
@@missangelxoxo glad I’ve got a kindred Kanye spirit.
Facts
Riian you said it perfect. I was all in soon as I heard Thru the wire. And to watch this footage just filled my hip hop heart with love.
It was him against the world. You could see in his eyes how frustrated he got that people didn’t know how great he was. This made my year and it’s only the first episode.
What a beautiful comment. God bless.
It’s one of the best documentaries ever made. Period. It takes a person like Kanye as the subject for it to get to that level…but it also takes Cootie and Chike to get it there also. The brilliant layers of storytelling had me hooked from the first 10 seconds
Coodie a real one❗️Gave up his dreams of becoming a comedian because he believed in Ye dreams… if that’s not what you call a reall brother idk what to tell you!
Gave up his dreams for ye, now god is repaying coodie in full. This documentary is amazing and deserves an award(s)
Or you could say changed careers by becoming a film director/cinematographer.
In all fairness he wasn’t that funny lol
@@capricornflower9317 🤣🤣🤣 true
Yuhuhuh
This man. Thank you, Ye. Thank you for inspiring me! College Drop Out was released my freshmen year of college. Almost 19 years later and now I’m going for my first Creative/Art Director position, I’ve opened an art gallery and Have done so much that no one thought that I could do. Throughout the years I have watch you and have told myself, “if Kanye can, so can I.” Thank God for hip hop, thank God for Kanye West. #blackfuturemonth
Congratulations queen keep pressing and now is the time to take it to the NEXT level blessings ✌🏾
That’s dope! What’s your IG? Trying to follow the journey
Graduation came out the year i graduated, hell yeah
I dropped out of college a few months after listening to the College Dropout. I have worked at Costco ever since.
@@elontusk9898 I hope you enjoy your job 😂😂😂😂
Kanye weirdly has a humble nature about him at times. Like his body language shows almost like a playful nature so grateful to be able to express himself in the way he wants to. He really is an artist. I do respect his work.
He did very well in his speech. He could have easily made it about him but he kept the moment about Coodie and Coodie's work.
It's not weird it's what happens when you give a person their damn credit instead of always doubting their every move.
@@javascriptkiddie2718 I get this but IDK he’s very egotistical!
@@javascriptkiddie2718 I’m not talking about how he is when he’s getting accolades but how he acts when he’s in the process of creation
Gemini vibes is all
I never knew he felt so discriminated within the rap culture because he wasn't a criminal. I am happy he could bring down some barriers.
It happens a lot today now, we needa another Kanye for the new generation
@@theoo149 childish gambino/donald glover
I cried so much during his documentary the love his family and day ones have for him is incredible. He’s a true leader.
True
Damn these speeches really touched me so awesome to see such a positive and empowering message from one of the biggest celebrities in the world, same goes to the film directors and the team. Gods not finished🙏🏼
I hope you're being ironic
When you Google it, they act like Ye doesn't approve of the documentary, I'm glad I took to UA-cam to find this.. so heartwarming, that documentary will change lives 💯
Coodie literally filmed my mix tape from 20 to 40. Kanye tapped into the heartbeat of 90s kids, I also loved Donda throughout this entire Doc. She was always rooting for Kanye and so present in every word, action, and movement..
There’s no artist in existence that has changed not only music but society as a whole like he has. In creativity alone, he’s leagues ahead. I remember being in 6th grade and hearing College Dropout for the first time. Never could relate to Jay Z and his stories but Kanye made it feel ok to be different.
All those people that thought they are better than him .. nobody know who they are today
There's literally Dozens upon Dozens of artists. You just don't know shit beyond a 15-20 year time span and are a product of the modern culture of worshipping celebrities as false Idols. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jimi Hendrix, Run DMC, 2Pac, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Prince, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, albeit a thief; Elvis' influence is undeniable, The Funk Brothers, Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, ...... I could easily drop 30 more names. The limitations of your knowledge isn't the peak and climax which you think it is.
@Bryan Taylor He wasn't taking about "the doc". He said "no artist in existence" which is a bold ass claim.
Damn this is the power documentary filmmaking has. A well made doc will have people all hyped up thinking Kanye west changed entire American society like no other artist ever has lol!! I like Kanye but wow. I guess bad bunny and drake are changing all of humAn history too
@@NeoAndersonChannel1 Kanye had a bigger impact than all of them cause he no only changed music he’s changed clothing and many other things
Kanye is the #1 influence in my eyes. Can't belive I'm alive to witness it.
Facts! He was filming his life before the Kardashian, UA-cam Creators and anyone else that’s doing the “vlogging” thing these days. I definitely respect Kanye’s hustle!
He comes off as so well spoken, intelligent and poised when he’s this version of himself. A visionary.
Lmao well spoke. That is not a compliment, stop it 5.
he's always like this relax
Talks like a white guy sings like a black guy.
Well spoken don’t mean smart, it’s your actions that determine how intelligent one is. Your comment is wrong.
@@Righteous85 if this gut wasn't intelligent you would have never gotten to where he is . Simple as that
I’ll never complain about my music not getting enough attention ever again. I’m not working hard enough, seeing what he went through in the industry. Especially when most people in his position would’ve felt like they made it already
Facts
They gave him a rap deal so he can keep making beats
Exactly what I thought. 99% would have been satisfied being a super producer.
Hard to believe how hard it was getting a release date when you're literally PRODUCING PLATINUM ALBUMS.
Mama Donda is the mother everyone hope they had. She was an amazing women. May God continue to bless her soul. ❤️🩹🌸❤️🩹
i thought i knew hustle until i saw Ye putting in crazy footwork to achieve his goals. you GOTTA respect the hustle. i know his mom is smiling down seeing what he's attained with her encouragement. she was his biggest cheerleader. delayed prayers are never denied prayers.
It’s amazing that he’s been followed and videotaped throughout this journey. His will, heartache, passion, talent, pride and humility. Most of all, his love. All powerful 💥💕👑
The part one of this trilogy was so inspiring so deep and emotional !!!! This part one really fuck me up on a personal level!! Bravo Coodie !!! Forever love for Kanye
Listen to real musi kids
@Mattejko sorry for my typo but I am Italian and I didn't check before write the comment,btw the fact that I wrote wrong the name DOES NOT CHANGE TO THE MASSAGE I WANTED TO DELIVER
I truly do love Kanye, I’m definitely rooting for him. He’s a brother in Christ, gotta keep all our brothers and sisters in Christ in prayer and encouragement. What a beautiful community.
Amen 🙏🏼
bro the bible doesn't even once mention the word Christianity, it's been tampered with so much that the original bible isn't even anywhere to be found and that's why the Quran was revealed because a new testament of the bible was modified over time, wake up before you wake up in the grave.
@@skippy5934 Hey look up the Dead Sea scrolls. The Bible has never changed because it’s the word of God. Being brothers and and sisters in Christ, living our lives how he commands and plans for us to is Christianity, and that is mentioned repeatedly in the Bible. Ephesians and Romans are very explicit about our lives as followers of Christ.
@@skippy5934 i didn't see the word in his comment hoetep
Dont be fooled too easily.
As decent as this man may seem, he’s working for the devil.
God already said you cant love both, you have to hate one👀
Kanye's mom is such an MVP
Coodie MVP
@@jabre12 coodie too, definitely!
So is everyone’s mother
@@hollygolightly7475 awesome argument!
My fav artist since College Dropout, back then I was living in Dominican Republic feeling like the only one soul that knew his music, I always believed in his talent.
Coodie will be blessed 10x fold for keeping his vibration high and positive energy through Kanye and his life lessons. He stayed a friend no matter what. Great man.
Kanye really is a musical genius he changed the course of rap and everybody took note. I remember when his first album came out I didn't like all that gangster rap but hearing his music was mind-blowing at the time. He has really stayed true to himself he's always produced the music that he wanted to.
Yes, he broke through that stigma of rap. Positive hip hop message. He’s songs lifts my spirit many times. Hip hop has lost its way again under Drake. Am sorry drake is taking us back igno rap not hip hop.
Not a genius in any sense of the word
@@hollygolightly7475 I was making a comment based on what I feel and think about his music if you feel otherwise make your own comment.... Kanye is 100% a musical genius and there's nothing you can say that would make me feel otherwise.
People so often miss the point with Ye. It's not about if he's right all the time or if he's a hypocrite at times , we all are, and there's things we believe or feel today that we won't tomorrow. That doesn't mean everything he says or does is profound or genius, he's not Jesus, he's imperfect and human like all of us. But his core message that I always find is about love and empowerment of yourself and people around you if you have the strength to help. And the only to find the true strength is to remember that God is with you at all times.
At least that's what I find important in his messages because I like to focus on the positive of who he is, not the narratives of people who don't understand or media headlines.
Absolutely. We all make mistakes. Its learning from those mistakes in order to grow. I can recall people judging him from the beginning, we are all entitled to and opinion, but, who are we to judge. I'm hoping he get's through all that's on his plate without a scratch. I'm certain he will with God.
Yes
I agee very well said ! Ye would smile at this comment I feel for sure
Powerful
2 things stood out for me: (1) If you believe in yourself and remain steadfast in God's love & faith, and keep grinding at it daily, you will find a way; and (2) Late Mrs. Donda West (his mom) played a massive role in his career. The 2 biggest people for his success are Kanye & him mom. So inspirational.
I'm only at minute 38 but I had to pause & look for comments online because this is some crazy stuff seeing how no one (powers that be) believed in Kanye except Kanye himself (and the A&R Ali dude from Rawkus). Everything about Kanye makes sense after watching the first 30 odd minutes of this documentary.
Joe 3H wanted to sign him before everybody but the suits didn’t see the vision
@T V The whole documentary is insane and we've only seen part 1 of 3 at this point. I'm in my early 50's so I lived through the entire hip-hop history long preceding Kanye (from the 80's). This thing took me back 30 years and I'm loving it especially seeing all the familiar faces. Remain blessed.
@T V Coodie made the shit real with his camera. Without Coodie, there might be no Ye
Mos Def, Talib, and Pharrell believed in him
@@jjgraygrayTrue with respect to Talib/ Mos Def who gave him his first shot to perform on stage. Pharrell liked his stuff but no action. At the end of the day, action gets monetized: The act of giving someone a chance to show their worth. Talk is cheap.
Raise up a child in the way he should go and he will not depart from it. Blessings on Kanye's parents ❤️
I ONLY knew what I read in the headlines about Kanye prior to this documentary. I am a 50+ year old white woman who has become an instant fan! This man is brilliant and has put in the work- wasn't NOTHING handed to him, I appreciate and respect that fact. One thing I can definitely say, after watching the footage of Kanye and Ms Donda West, if EVERYONE had a mother like Miss Donda, this world would be such a better place!
#TeamYe
Amazing documentary! I noticed two emerging themes: the stigma of mental illness and the struggle of raising and empowering confident black men in America. As a black mother of black sons, the desire to rear confident, affirmed black men is such a dichotomy, because while you want them to hold their heads up high and be self-assured, you know they will be perceived only as arrogant, narcissistic, and a negative perspective of self-righteous. In this footage I saw a Kanye who was humble and confident. I also saw a great need for rest and the space to properly grieve which escalated to mania. We villainize mental illness of some people to such a degree that we throw compassion to the wind. Praying for Kanye.
THAT PART!
What an amazing journey Kanye has had, and this documentary portrays it so well. I hope it wins some awards!!!
Just wait for that Taylor Swift doc to drop. Swift-ness trilogy. Game over for Ye.
Kanye’s transition from smiling to not smiling is always so funny to me lol but this was beautiful!
Those are his real friends I believe, he needs them now more than ever❤️❤️🙏🏾
The documentary was epic can’t wait to see the rest of the trilogy. I and my son love Kanye. We are all flawed humans nobody is perfect. Man looks on the outward appearance God looks at the heart. If your not praying for Kanye maybe you need to check your hearts. Much more success to this team. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The scene with scarface in the studio. Was so amazing man like you feel god speaking thru ye like a cartoon character. He seen his rise thru that scene gave me chills to the point I wanted to cry! Love you Kanye Shout out to coodie for sharing this with us!
Scarface on family business would sound nice too
Im a nerd for documentaries and I have to say this is truly the best one I have seen ever. Coodie I am just speechless everything about this trilogy was jeen-yus. I understand kanye a lot deeper now it all makes sense just like Ye said. The only gap I wish we got more detail on was that six year period because in that period kanye met kim and got married and had north so it was a lot. Ima say this once and I say this firm. This better get a Oscar or im doing away with it like I did away with basically every award show. Awards dont usually matter to me but nah ye coodie chike and J Ivy and the whole chicago deserve this hands down eyes closed.
PS: coodies daughter was so beautiful and intelligent when he showed her as a young girl saying she wanted to be an artist. for some reason coodie showing this from his perspective literally made me feel what he would feel in that moment so I just felt proud of her as he did in that moment lol.
Nothing more powerful than folks coming together to help each other and praise one another to boost their spirits. Good communities = positive strength
Such a humble human being. I’m so glad he was the reason I got into hip hop when I was at a young age, I probably owe some of my confidence to Kanye
The realest to ever do it.God blessed Kanye in every way and the obstacles just make him stronger.God bless you man yu an inspiration to so many pple u cant even imagine.
Tbh I was sooo inspired before watching kanye's doc because I had this spiritual awakening last year I used to tell people they gone hear about me in the future with music or no music I'm gone be someone great BUT then after watching the documentary hmm the fire in me grew alot more and after thinking I was maybe a lil crazy csuse that's what people told me kanye made me understand that what's it takes at times to see great success and blessings in your life🇬🇩🇬🇩🇬🇩🇬🇩🖤🎼📈💯
Ye acknowledging Coodie's faith in him from the beginning, keeping the camera up when 99.9% of people would've been embarrassed, so that everything makes sense 30 years later is mind blowing.
They both had the same vision
Full circle- how beautiful to see a journey and see someone win!
It’s amazing.. You guys did a great job. This is very inspiring and a great example of how to not give up in life period. Ye is a genius and definitely here for a reason.
I was so inspired by Kanye’s determination, I have always been a fan since day one, but this documentary shows how amazing and talented this man is. Despite what he goes through with bipolar disorder, he continues to keep strong and striving to make things happen. It was so emotional to see the amazing relationship he had with his mother. You made her proud ❤️
I don’t think ye is a bad person, right now with everything going on I think he’s struggling at how to express himself and he feels alone and defensive, but I think when he is rational and calm he can say some inspiring stuff, he’s an interesting man
I think he is outing something bigger. As everyone knows of him he battles on till he gets the message out.
the media paints him as a bad person. dont be a sheep
I dont think hes even doin anything that bad...any man who lost his wife that way especially since it seems she was already seeing another man b4 the divorce would have done that or most likely even worse...i woulda put hands on Pete already if it was me.
Kanye speech ❤️💥
Great
Look at his smiiile 😭❤️ I will forever be team Kanye
Prayers for the whole fam. Spectacular musical legacy. I agree with Cornel; we are living legacy. We need both the historical context and strength in our present foundations to mold the future. Good speech.
Yup
I don’t know why i am crying watching this . Thank you Lord..what a motivation.
Prayer is real 😢❤
This is the Kanye I love and respect. Cool, calm, and collective sensible Kanye.
Now hes a raging lunatic
@@faith9150 😂
@@faith9150 Having your family on the line will do that to you
@@faith9150 this is the now Kanye.
Not the real him just the early him
Kanye & his music been in my life for the past 13+ yrs. never would have made it this far if it wasn’t for him. fuck what the media says Ye we love you & we thank you.
Loved every minute of this documentary and I pray it gets many awards. I never fully understood the genius that is Ye but after watching this, I truly understand him better.
And let's give it up for his Mama! All of us should have a mom that supports us and keeps us grounded all at once. Such a tragedy that she never got to meet her grandkids.
I truly understand his pain. After I lost my dad things just are never gonna be the same. I hope his dad can step up more now and be his cheerleader like his mom was.
And Coodie is a true ride or die, with the best outlook on life and is the meaning of a TRUE friend!
Wonderful documentary!!! To see his drive and determination from a young age was great to see. Had me in tears!!
He said he can’t even get a meeting with Tim Cook. I felt that 💯
Thank you for making a positive and loving documentary. Pure genius Ye genius shows through his mom his back bone. I can say I understand Kanye a lot more after watching his documentary 💙
That doc made me cry, absolutely brilliant and inspiring
Diminish this man because he never learn how to become a slave i felt that deep in my chest. Kayne speaks the truth from the heart we must protect this brother and protect each other who working hard to make a difference they will be out to get us all that trying to make change. God bless everyone watching this video in abundance.
I knew Ye was a genius but this documentary series just comfirmed my beliefs and speaks to my soul man.
This was healing for Kanye to have his family him. He never mourned properly when Mama Donda died. He just kept working and the demons took over him. Kanye is lucky to have Coodie just as much as Coodie is lucky to have him. Friendship like this is rare and I'm glad I got to witness it on NETFLIX!! THIS BETTER GET A GOLDEN GLOBE, OSCAR OR AN EMMY!! THIS WAS AN AMAZING DOCUMENTARY!
I always found him crazy even if he made beautiful music but when i watch his documentary i was like wooow thats someone who love music like for real he try hard he always have his people around him amazing
great show and it shows that hard work and speaking your ideas into greatness, works and staying loyal to those who was with you from day one
One thing I’ve learned after watching the documentary is that I love Kanye’s smile. He really does have the best smile. It’s magical.
I never knew much about Ye......KANYE IS AN INSPIRATIONAL SOUL! I ADMIRE HIS DETERMINATION AND PASSION FOR MUSIC. I only hope the best for him and his family. Continued success to YE!
With a mom like Donda, it would have been impossible for Kanye to lose
This is one of the most powerful films I’ve ever seen I am blessed to have witnessed it. Grounded but flying as always 🙏❤️
Hella inspirational documentry. My man was living in the future.
My mom went to Chicago State and knew Donda West back in 2002 the documentary made her cry seeing Donda have all those great moments with Kanye💯
Kanye inspires me in so many ways. He's truly a jeen-yuhs 🙌🏼
Wonder how many of y’all who were dragging him over the past few years *ARE NOW* same ones on here saying he’s the best ever and giving him his roses
Ye, Kim has been saying all these years about this video taping that Kanye does in his day to day life.. That's some visionary shit! I'm glad we get to have access to these precios moments in Ye's life ❣
Kenye is a genius and really humble dude. Amazing footage very inspiring
This documentary made us into coodie, seeing ye through his eyes was kinda like coodie gave us the gift of coming up with him and growing older with him. RECONNECTING with him 🔥
I saw a side of Kanye in this documentary that I love and that I am grateful for.
Fantastic documentary. I hope Kanye gets well. This doc reminded me of the start of his journey and why I like him and his music. I hope fame doesn’t change him too much. Behind all the bravado he seems like a good person.
Man i see Kanye West so different after this first Ep doco it's crazy, trolly hard working person that climb step by step! what a legend ! Give me tons of motivation to continue my creations and music and don't stop !! Just keep it up!!
In life there’s so many people we see even day by day that we think we know but they have a whole other life we didn’t know. A lot of ppl changed their mind about kanye after that doc
One of the best documentaries on netflix. Coodie is so level-headed and down to earth. Kanye thinks 10 steps ahead of everyone else to have this come to fruition.
That track "God is" from Jesus is King should've been the track for the ending credits of this documentary. It completes it
Amazing documentary man. Loved it!!
Kanye is definitely an inspiration and shows the world what can be accomplished when you believe in yourself. Undoubtedly kanye is Genius but what about Coodie? To have the foresight to see what kanye could become, the ability to document his rise and most importantly the patience to wait for the right time to release the story both men ate genius!
Funny…now everyone love kanye after seeing this..after calling him crazy all these years
Like hov said “first they love you then they hate you then they love you again”
"Oh now they love Kanye, lets put him out in the front of the Store"
1st episode was AMAZING!! HE MANIFESTED EVERYTHING!!! Everyone thought he was crazy putting out a gospel album. I never realized his deep connection to God. Amazing! #BLACKFutureMonth
And the Bible states we wrestle not against flesh and blood.
So when Ye be having his issues or “spasing” we gotta know that battle is personal and spiritual. I mess with Ye!!! Jesus walks is one of my favs.
@@stacemo Me too sis!!
@@stacemo the battle is spiritual, spiritual warfare takes place in the mind, eyes are the windows the to soul, what's behind your eyes.....
Jesus Walks was his 3rd video
Don’t you people know James brown, Ray Charles etc…. Weren’t they first with far more problems injustices and hardships , you act as if he lost his mother and overcame was such a big thing,, go back in history people, Ray Charles was blind , Stevie wonder blind- played every instrument made far better music were far more accomplished did you not know this. - get a history lesson in real music will you! Genius is attached to those men not Con - yah
Kanye speaks the truth!
I love you, Kanye
You are great! Keep on shining! You have a huge fan. You earned all you have and it’s beautiful to see you continue to reach your new goals. We love you and support you! Seeing him with his mother and how he never gave up is truly something to be admired.
Full circle moment. This is beyond inspiring.
Thank You Coodie!
I respect and appreciate Kanye so much more, after watching the first 2 episodes.
Can’t wait for the last episode.
Man After watching the documentary I just have mad respect.God bless Kanye!Save him protect him!DONT FORGET YE JESUS WALKS!
This gon blow up in a while
hiii, i had a bad feeling about kanye west until i saw this documentary!! incredible!! now it's a model of determination, self-sacrifice and it's a real leitmotif for ALL people ( not only for on communauty, but for the one who want to win!! And I dont mean monney with that word but to have success in our life whatever) thnx for that
This was amazing this is the car you in the whole world needed to see but unfortunately you got the media twisting things when it comes to Kanye but this was beautiful beautiful beautiful documentary I can’t wait to watch it on Netflix that was incredible energy right there
Great documentary !!! I have a lot more respect for Kanye! He is a great example of a true GOAT! He had dreams and never gave up on them and he said F everyone I believe in myself and I don’t need anyone telling me what I can achieve.
Kanye is really such a jeenyuhhsss he doesn’t deserve the hate and being a joke from all this people. He really sees the future and he is smart he loved his wife and kidss soo much and kim really should just aceept him he is too good for her. He made her who she is here today. We love you kanyee
Totally agree, he made her, now that she's established she has no use for him. I hope he finds a black women to love him.
@@cheechee5502 he did find like 2-3 good black chicks he mentions, not often but has in the past, even wrote songs about em if you read lyrics. But never stuck and never made the transition with him. I think he even had a one that he wanted to either propose to or marry. Man its been a while.
God is great, major love to Coodie fr. He was the messengers messenger!
the documentary is still going! it aint over!
I loved the first two episodes but the last episode depressed me. I'm definitely a ye fan from through the wire days but kinda lost the feel for the brother. I think this documentary reminded me how iconic and Great he is at what he does. The best thing I took away from the doc was his relationship with his mother, such a beautiful woman. Kanye was truly blessed to have a mum like that. I wish I could relate to my mum like that.
Wish you all the best, Mr West
Kanye always makes his face so serious Like he remembers he’s not supposed to be smiling or something 😆
The guy in the green shirt is messin' up some precious moments: SIT DOWN!!!!!
Kanye is not crazy. He's just a kind person in an unkind world.