After being quoted by Us Weekly saying Kanye's latest Grammy stunt was harmless and funny, John Legend took to instagram to throw his quote in reserve after listening to what Kanye had to say about Beck after the awards. He kinda subtly said Kanye was silly for saying Beck didn't deserve the award. See what he wrote on instagram after the cut..
John Legend on Instagram;
I want to clarify my thoughts on Kanye’s actions at the Grammys on Sunday. First of all, Kanye is my friend. He believed in me years ago when very few did, and I wouldn’t be here without his support. That doesn’t mean we’ll agree on everything, but it does mean that I am grateful to him. And I also believe he is one of the most gifted people I’ve had the privilege of working with.
In my comments to US Weekly, I said that when Kanye walked up on stage, mimicking his interruption of Taylor Swift’s VMA acceptance speech, then turned around as if he was just playing, most of the room including me saw this as funny, as a way of taking the piss out of himself for his infamous behavior several years ago.
When I said that was funny and people should lighten up about it, that’s what I meant. I wasn’t referring to Kanye’s comments after the show which I have now seen and heard. I disagree with those comments. Beck is indeed a true artist’s artist. He’s a multi-instrumentalist, a creative and unique singer-songwriter whose music I have bought and enjoyed over the years. While his win may have been a surprise to many, it’s not because he’s not a great artist deserving of recognition.
All of the other nominated artists, including Beyonce, are incredible in their own right, and arguments could be made for any of them deserving to win. This is not an objective process. It’s completely subjective, in fact. We can all debate who we thought should have won. But even if you didn’t vote for him, plenty of our colleagues in the music business did.
These voters are all creators who love music and have dedicated their lives to it, and the plurality of them chose Beck as the Album of the Year. I respect their decision and congratulate Beck on this outstanding accomplishment.
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Kanye needs to stop behaving like a child wey them collect im five naira sweet...Alariwo
i love John Legend.
I love dis dude, he doesn't want any drama or wotsoeva in his life. Linda take note!
I love dis dude, he doesn't want any drama or wotsoeva in his life. Linda take note!
Well said. No offense Given .Jst sayin his mind.
Lol
a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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Thats his choice. The fact they are frnds doesnt mean they will agree on everything.....
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Cant John Legend just go and sit somewhere, who is even asking for all these his comments. Not that I support Kanye but John Legend is just trying to please everyone, very unattractive behaviour. Grow some backbone John!!
Na their palava....me no go drink paracetamol for their headache. Linda next Plz!!!!
But there's nothing wrong in what he said.infact, he was trying to clarify some kind of misunderstanding his comments caused, ,so, where is the shading?
Nice one from Johnny. Kanye should just STFU. Pig-headed asshole.
Na their palava....me no go drink paracetamol for their headache. Linda next Plz!!!!
I admire John Legend and I think he possess what people lack in our society today. Being true to yourself and saying what is RIGHT.
stop reaching Linda,exagerating is lying. he said he doesn't share the same idea with kanye regarding the issue! how is that throwing him under the bus? ?
it simply means they dont share the same view, DUH!!!
Lin u're hilarious..@under a bus. Soo love John Legend. He's not a jerk and don't even want 2 be associated with being an ass. Don't insult people cos u got there b4 them. John 'true' Legend!!! U have my respect. ----C21
Now John Legend is acting like a woman..He wants to ride on Kanye and Kim to be famous. The truth is dt Grammy is a racist award; album of d year alwz go to white folks and its such a shame dt John Legend is an ass kisser. Ungrateful fellow. www.joytammy.blogspot.com
Nice 1 guy....not dat stupid Kanye dat thinks he knos all one day u will b treated d same way ure treating others...I luv Beyonce dat doesn't mean others will not av opportunities 2 win an award instead of u fighting 4 b find a talent 4 ur wife...smh
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#LIBBOO
I WILL RATHER BE SELF MADE
PUSSY ASS NIGGA.
he was your friend and had your back when you was nobody. now you come here to defend trash.
you could have just stayed mute.
DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE.
#Sugar.
He is a clear headed man, unlike the Kim pussy eater from the West or is he western Nigerian.
he is just stating facts and saying it as it is. I respect him for that.
Something our so called leaders and politicians will never emulate no to talk of our artists. ..... #callaspadeaspade #rebukewrongdoing
Enough of dis beck,grammy,kanye,bey nd award joor
Auntylindagoddaughter
Linda, did you read what John legend said, in no way did he shade his mentor Kanye , are you just looking for comments or you unintelligently interpreted as a shade.
There is absolutely nothing wrong in what he said
Johnny nd him wife don too enter news this week sha. Is allowed.
Linda... for which side John Legend throw Kanye
under bus? You nor write am for the story na! He carry Kanye go hospital?
Linda is exagerating the story, like Kim K would.
Ahmed Musa
simply put, this is stemming from the Kim's selfie abi. I watched the grammys on sunday and when I saw her, i sincerely prayed that she does not do anything silly afterwards. She thrives on silliness and that is what makes her popular, I just knew she would course some sort of rucus with her inordinate actions. well, perhaps she needs to understand that when you hang out with artistes with real, verifiable and lucrative 'art', you act differently and in such occasions as the grammys, you must be seen to be 'politically correct' by your words and actions. Dear John Legend, you walk a different part, do not let yourself be dragged through those kind of messiness that some people thrive on
na him sabi......
Suave, precise! typical john legend press-semon. Much respect for this man.
It is good to be your own person no matter what.
Word Dude. WORD. Kanye is a JACKASS (to quote Barack Obama). The scumbag who recently called himself Yeezus thinks he is a God. The first step towards FOOLISHNESS is to think onself (is ) WISE.
Word Dude. WORD. Kanye is a JACKASS (to quote Barack Obama). The scumbag who recently called himself Yeezus thinks he is a God. The first step towards FOOLISHNESS is to think onself (is ) WISE.
Whatever jor! Today this, tomorrow that! Don't even like the John Legend guy!
He respectfully disagreed with kanye, on becks win. He spoke well of Kanye and got huge respect for him. No shades there, just setting the records straight as regards his previous comment that was misinterpreted or misunderstood. Kanye is incredibly talented and on his path to greater achievements in his career. His wife, Kim, is soon gonna loose her buzz and appeal to the world as time flies. Old age Wld catch up with her, the younger kims are fast coming up and gettin much attention, Kim's got nothing to fall back to (no talent) mac10...
Who cares?their problem...
No hard feelings here tho... John Legend spoke his mind! And dats wots up!
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yea those are words of wisdom.Ability withers under fault finding but blossoms with encouragement. kanye is trying to wither Becks ability but John.L is bringing out the light in it.
Stop making a mountain out of a molehill. John legend didnt expressly state wat you wrote and from my deductions, he also didnt imply it. The dude is just trying to be diplomatic. This is the way intelligent men reason and talk.
well said John...
I have read this sh*t. 3times but I still couldn't figure out where he shade Kanye west.....john legend is trying to disassociate himself from the argue that he was shocked when Beck received the award and nothing shading about it.......#still love john and kanye#
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John has spoken,,,f**k kimye
I have read this sh*t. 3times but I still couldn't figure out where he shade Kanye west.....john legend is trying to disassociate himself from the argument that he was shocked when Beck received the award and nothing shading about it.......#still love john and kanye#
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Something our so called leaders and politicians will never emulate no to talk of our artists. ..... #callaspadeaspade #rebukewrongdoing
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where is the 'subtle' part where he implies kanye is silly Linda?
Yeah nothing to see here he is right to clear up the air like he said they are friends but they have the right to disagree.
well said... Its not reserved fr some people alone..
He didn't do or say anything wrong
Why didn't kanye tell dem to pack all the grammys to beyonce,becos na only she sabi sing? Abi na drunk in love I dey hear throughout 2014?? I don't knw why he keeps licking beyonce's ass,they don't even care abt him.....bey n jay don't even deserve any award that night,that is to show that cheating is everywhere....nonsense,i luv u for this statement john legend.
So because he is friends with d wests he cannot have his own opinion. U r an idiot Linda. Their world isn't like nigeria where people cannot express themselves cos of fear. Or whatever. He is a man n he has his opinions. N kim should have never have lumped him up in that Selfie with that caption. Friends yes. Opinions different.
Na Una tab nt me
Mr Legend though.
#WHICH WAY NIGERIA?
Mr Legend though.
#WHICH WAY NIGERIA?
But Linda can you actually read, he isn't throwing shade, he's just saying they disagree, come on this isn't news, do better
The captioning is wrong Linda. I dnt c anythin bout him throwin Kanye under d bus or shading him. He jus aired his own opinion
Rosie Said.......Linda do you understand the lingo to "throw someone under the bus"? Your sister lives in the states,ask her.
He. Isn't doing anything wrong, just speaking gospel. The more of his type onn earth, the betaa this world will become. Thumbs up. John. Ur mama train u well. Much respect
Linda u need to learn
I know u dare not try that with your beloved friends
rather u would be busy licking their arses
you need to wake up and smell the coffee.
The truth needs to be told no matter whose ox is gored, that u need to learn ok.
Linda, try not to mislead people with your captions...you come across as unintelligent!
Please ask her.
Linda wheris d throwing under the bus pls, yesterday u said he shaded Kim, I didn't see Nada, 2day dsame tin...d person who is editing for u is messing up...
I still don't see the "throw under the bus"
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with what he said.
Linda stop giving us lamba oo...
Linda there's no shade here is just normal expression....stop exaggirating things
How did he kinda say kanye was silly? He just has a diff opinion from kanye even though they are friends. The guy doesn't want to get caught up in any beefs that's all. Sometimes you rub people the wrong way with your comments. Just give us the gist.
Linda you really fall my hand ..... Is it that you can't read well or you this captioned this to attract traffic....
Pls if you don't have any reasonable stuff to post, just give us "spot the difference" it's better than this Biko!
Linda you're my girl and all but you no try for dis one o.
Where is the "shade" here? Or where did he throw Kanye under the bus?
This is an incredibly well written objective and respectful statement from John Legend. Nothing offensive here.
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thanx sweetie, don't mind ds ignorant woman
ask her, ds lady is becoming so annoying...alwayz trying to bring people down...& her ass lickers will b agreeing to everytin she says...tufia
don't mind her, gues it's a new word she learnt today
Some people just don't enjoy bn misinterpreted. And i think John Legend is one of them.
He's clarified his statements. What again?
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John is starting to sound like a moron..I'm not sure its john legend speaking. .Maybe too much pvssy has gotten to his brain
Exactly, thank Ʊ, am begining to dislike john sef, who is asking all dis questions, can't he jst ignore like a man.
He obviously doesn't want anything to get in the way of his potential Academy Award (Oscar) this February.
Adele, Lionel Richie, Micheal Jackson, Quincy Jones, outkast, Lauryn Hill, a quick list of album of the year winners... WTF r u on about? You are just racist and clueless like your president.
gbam gbamer gbamest!... u tuk it right out of my mouth...gosh!
Seriously I tire for Linda. Where is the shade in what he said? Do u have to always have same views as your friends? And this is not the ist time she's doing this. I wonder if its to generate comment or to have fun or whatever it could be.
Who ur papa help?
Since u have not exeprenice fame in ur life u won't understands.
Who ur papa help?
Linda I told you he's not happy with Kanye and Kim and its because Kimye's sucking sucking up to Beyonce. Those two are obsessed with Bey and Jay and are only loyal to them.
Yes oooo, jules. It's better to keep the records straight.
JL is exonerating himself from people without values # that's what it is ##
Aboki you are My beautiful wife.
I love this man.He is simple,blunt and straight forward.Always saying the truth.Great friend indeed.
Lmsao!!!
I know a LEGEND,he is called JOHN. Wiping asses with tissue and vodka.
Linda, you have to watch your headlines. How did John Legend throw him under the bus?
Just like you and your brain is leaking causing you to have mouth diarrhoea.
Linda! Whr did JL shade Kanye? Pls show me
john is a real man...u dont always go wt the crowd, hz obviously tired of dia BS....
missvee
What is this one's problem??? Only you clarifying your opinion for the whole world!! Who cares??
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