Kanye West at BET Awards Speech Jokes About Failed Marriage

Kenneth Edmonds presented the award to Combs on the stage, but fans were surprised when he brought out Kanye West.

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Kanye covered up his face with a mask and hood while speaking about how Diddy has inspired him throughout his entire career.

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He even appeared to get emotional at one point while talking about the legendary rapper and jokingly bring her wife Kim Kardashian.

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'How do we crown our kings? How do we appreciate our kings? To think how far we could just make it off of inspiration,' West said

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“I go to [Diddy] for advice to this day,” Kanye said. “He inspires so many of my choices. So many of my life choices. My wife choices. And here we are thanks for that, Puff.” he said

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He broke down so many doors of classism, taste, culture, swag. Puff, if I never told you, I love you. You’re my brother.

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Kanye West Ye said Diddy inspired so many of his life choices and his wife choices also now that they have broken up.

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Kanye West made a surprise speech at the BET Awards for Diddy's tribute and as always he never forgets to mention her Ex-wife.

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