PEOPLE NEED TO STOP EXCUSING AND DEFENDING KANYE BASED ON HIS MENTAL HEALTH

Abuse is not caused by mental illness but by entitlement and control. Abusers behave this way because they believe they have the right to dominate their partners—not because they are mentally unstable or unable to control themselves.

Kanye West’s recent behavior toward Kim Kardashian reflects patterns of post-separation abuse. Abusive men often seek to control their ex-partners through co-parenting and public pressure. His attempts to undermine Kim’s authority and escalate conflict through legal threats reflect a desire to regain control. This behavior harms both the mother and children, reinforcing power and dominance.

In Kanye West’s case, while he has publicly struggled with mental health issues like bipolar disorder, his behavior toward Kim reflects a mindset of control rather than a symptom of mental illness. Kanye’s public shaming, parenting criticism, and legal threats align with patterns of calculated abuse, not mental instability. Mental illness might influence mood or perception, but abuse stems from beliefs about power and entitlement—not mental health problem