Scooter Braun has opened up about the painful unraveling of his friendship with Kanye West, following the rapper’s string of antisemitic social media posts. In a candid conversation on the Question Everything podcast, Braun revealed just how much the relationship has changed, admitting, “I don’t know him anymore.”
The high-profile music manager expressed a deep sense of loss over who West used to be. “Sometimes the hardest thing to do with someone you care about is mourn them while they’re still here,” Braun said, highlighting the emotional complexity of watching a friend become someone unrecognizable.
“The person that I knew is not the person that I’m seeing, so I don’t have a relationship anymore,” he added, making it clear that their bond has been effectively severed. His words reflect not just disappointment, but sorrow over the transformation of someone he once considered close.
Braun stopped short of outlining specific incidents, but West’s recent controversies—particularly his antisemitic remarks online—have sparked backlash and distanced many former allies. Braun’s silence on the details speaks volumes, reinforcing that something significant has changed.
When asked if he thought West could ever return to being the person he once knew, Braun didn’t hold out hope. Instead, he made it clear that his focus has shifted entirely to his family.
“I have three beautiful kids who need a dad to focus on them and make sure they’re prepared and strong in this world. That’s going to be my focus,” he said.
For Braun, the priority now is not repairing a broken friendship but ensuring his children grow up with the guidance and presence of a devoted father. His decision to step away from West seems less about anger and more about emotional self-preservation.
While Braun didn’t express hatred or hostility, his comments make one thing clear: his relationship with Kanye West, as he knew it, is over. In a world where fame and controversy often go hand in hand, Braun’s words serve as a rare, introspective look into what it’s like to grieve someone who’s still living, but no longer the person you knew.