Kanye West, a name synonymous with controversy, is known for calling out celebrities without hesitation. However, his recent actions have raised eyebrows as he turned his focus on his close friends, Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber. This unexpected fallout has left many wondering: who actually cut ties with whom?

The Social Media Showdown

It all began when Kanye took to Instagram to throw shade at Hailey Bieber after she publicly supported fashion editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, who had criticized Kanye’s controversial “White Lives Matter” t-shirt at the Yeezy fashion show in October 2022. Gabriella’s post, which condemned Kanye’s actions as irresponsible, caught his attention, leading him to mock her fashion sense on Instagram.

In defense of Gabriella, Hailey shared a heartfelt post praising the editor. “GKJ all day, every day. My respect for you runs deep, my friend. To know you is to adore you, and to work with you is an honor,” she wrote, subtly shading Kanye for his bullying behavior.

Kanye responded aggressively, directing his frustration not just at Hailey but also at Justin Bieber. He posted, “Am I canceled again? Justin, please let me know,” and went on to label the couple as “programmed sheep,” implying that Justin needed to control his wife before Kanye’s anger escalated.

Digging Up the Past

But Kanye didn’t stop there. He took the conflict further by bringing up Hailey’s past, including a rumored fling with rapper Drake. Kanye shared a screenshot of a 2016 article titled “Getting Serious: Drake Wears Hailey Baldwin’s H Necklace After Date Night,” clearly aiming to provoke Justin.

To many, Kanye’s actions seemed like an overreaction, especially considering the history of friendship between him and the Biebers. However, Kanye appeared unbothered, even delighted, when Drake liked his post. Kanye shared a screenshot of Drake’s like, stating that it “warmed my heart” and hinted at a possible reconciliation between him and Drake.

Silence Speaks Volumes

Throughout this online feud, both Hailey and Justin remained largely silent. Hailey avoided directly addressing Kanye’s posts, while Justin refrained from making any public statements, leading to speculation that he was hesitant to confront Kanye. Some even suggested that Justin’s silence was due to fear of Kanye revealing more about the ongoing drama between Hailey and Justin’s ex, Selena Gomez.

However, sources close to the couple revealed that they were deeply hurt by Kanye’s attacks, especially given that they had supported him during tough times in 2020. The personal nature of Kanye’s insults, particularly his comments about Hailey’s alleged nose job, seemed to cross a line, with Hailey previously denying having had any plastic surgery.

The Bigger Picture

Kanye’s feud with the Biebers appears to be part of a larger pattern of behavior. His disdain for Hailey’s newfound church, Churchome, co-founded by Lou Taylor, has been noted. Taylor, who was involved in Britney Spears’ controversial conservatorship, represents everything Kanye despises about celebrity control and manipulation.

Despite the backlash Kanye received for his “White Lives Matter” t-shirt, some, like Diddy and Bob Marley’s granddaughter, defended him, labeling him a “free thinker” whose intentions were misunderstood. But for the Biebers, Kanye’s relentless attacks may have been the final straw in what was once a close friendship.

As the dust settles, the question remains: Did this controversy really need to escalate to such an extent, or was it just another chapter in Kanye West’s ongoing saga of public confrontations?