VIDEO Kanye West's New Bizarre Spot! They Dissect Him on a Mortuary Table: 'It's an Insult'
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kanye West released a new music video for his song "OK," featuring Don Toliver and directed by Bianca Censori.
- The video includes a shocking scene where West appears to be dissected on a mortuary table by doctors, with money flying out of his body.
- Some fans interpret the imagery as a metaphor for media scrutiny, while others criticize the video for its graphic and potentially meaningless shock value.
Kanye West and Bianca Censori have once again stirred controversy with the release of West's new music video for the song "OK," a collaboration with Don Toliver, which Censori directed. The video is characterized by its dark and unusual imagery, most notably a scene depicting West lying on a mortuary table as doctors perform a procedure resembling an autopsy.
In this striking visual, West's body is shown on a medical table without a head, while medical professionals conduct the procedure. Money is seen flying out of his body, and his detached head rests nearby. During the "operation," doctors extract various objects, including balls, a pipe, and a burning red rose, before one begins juggling the balls. The scene culminates with a doctor removing West's heart and returning it to its place.
This graphic imagery has sparked varied interpretations among viewers. A segment of West's fanbase suggests the scenes serve as a metaphor for the intense media scrutiny and public analysis he has faced over the years. They view Don Toliver's appearance, emerging from a body drawer, as a symbol of a friend helping West "come back to life."
However, not all reactions have been positive. Some commentators have criticized the video for lacking a clear message and relying heavily on shocking visuals. One user described it as "just a bunch of random shit," while another questioned Censori's directorial role, suggesting she was given undue credit. Despite the mixed reception, the video's bold artistic direction has garnered praise from some fans who commend West's continued experimentation and Censori's "original and uncompromisingly artistic" vision.
Ovo je ฤisti Ye. Vizija, izvedba, odbijanje igranja na sigurno. Nitko drugi trenutaฤno ne radi ovako hrabre i upeฤatljive vizuale. Bianca je reลพirala neลกto ลกto djeluje potpuno originalno i beskompromisno umjetniฤki. Svaka ฤast.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.