Candace Owens is once again standing firmly in support of Kanye West, reigniting questions about the rapper’s 2016 hospitalization and the role of his former trainer, Harley Pasternak. In a recent interview on The Jason Lee Show, Owens suggested that the events surrounding Ye’s mental health crisis haven’t been fully examined.
“I will always love Ye,” Owens declared. “I will always defend him because I think he did one of the bravest things in speaking about what happened to him—and the questions were never answered about what Harley Pasternak did to him that night.”
Owens Links Kanye’s Case to Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Struggles
Drawing parallels between Kanye’s experience and Britney Spears’ battle for autonomy, Owens hinted at a broader pattern of control among high-profile celebrities. “Kanye was Kanye, then Harley Pasternak took him to his house, got an ambulance, and had him drugged,” she said. “He admitted that in a text message. I have questions about what happened to Kanye.”
Pasternak, a well-known Canadian fitness trainer and author, came under scrutiny in 2016 after reportedly calling emergency services on Ye during a session. Years later, Kanye posted what he claimed were threatening texts from Pasternak, one of which read:
“Second option. I have you institutionalized again where they medicate the crap out of you, and you go back to Zombieland forever. Play dates with the kids just won’t be the same.”
Rumors and Public Concern
Though unverified, 2023 rumors alleged that Kanye believed he was being followed by Pasternak while staying in Dubai—fueling ongoing speculation about their relationship and the extent of influence surrounding the rapper’s mental health decisions.
Despite Ye’s often polarizing behavior on social media, Owens continues to advocate for him. Her vocal support has reignited public interest in the behind-the-scenes dynamics of celebrity power, mental health, and alleged manipulation.
Owens Raises Red Flags on Celebrity Control
Owens’ statements have sparked fresh debates about who really holds control over public figures. Her defense of Ye, while controversial to some, pushes forward a narrative about unseen forces within the entertainment industry.
