Kanye West Back on Twitter to Share "Mind Control" Video Rant

“They’re touching my brain.”

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After recently disappearing from social media, Kanye West is back, on Twitter for now at least. In addition to returning, the 41-year-old rapper posted a video — done on streaming platform Periscope — to talk about “mind control.” The rant was interesting to say the least as ‘Ye goes on a 9-minute speech about topics that’s been bothering him as of late. This includes how social media has been “controlling him” and “touching his brain,” not being able to buy his music publishing from Sony and more.

On the more positive side, the YEEZY designer also gives fans the mantra “we will do what we feel” as a way to encourage as well as claiming that the “spirit of Fela, Marley and Tupac flows through him.” Kanye West is also currently in Uganda, Africa making music and performing.

What do you feel about Kanye’s newest “mind control” rant? Check out the full video below and watch some of ‘Ye’s performance in Uganda as well.

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