LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Kanye West attends the Burberry Spring/Summer 2023 runway show in Bermondsey on September 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David M.
Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Burberry) PARIS - Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is making headlines after wearing a White Lives Matter shirt during his YEEZY Season 9 fashion show in Paris."I am Ye, and everyone here knows that I am the leader," Ye stated during his speech before the start of his fashion show. RELATED: Kanye West and choir perform at Harris County Jail: 'This is a mission, not a show'The multi-talented artist gave a speech detailing the pushback he received as he entered the fashion industry while donning a shirt with "White Lives Matter" printed on the back in white lettering with people saying the Pope's face was emblazoned on the front.The speech came after the audience waited nearly two hours for the show to begin.
In the live stream of the show, Ye mentioned how the long wait was "just to present the best idea to you."Ye was followed by a small choir of what appeared to be children wearing pieces from the new collection.
West can be seen filming the choir as they sing, "You make forever" with his daughter, North West in attendance joining them.OTHER KANYE WEST NEWS: Kanye West defends slavery comments on 'TMZ Live'"You can't manage me.