Kanye West has spoken to Paper magazine about his life and music career, and fans might be surprised to find that his outlook on life was changed by something as simple as a trip to the dentist. The 37-year-old said that he was ‘vibing out’ on nitrous oxide during one visit to the dentist and he cites this as bringing his life into focus.
He told the publication that this was his ‘version of Steve Jobs and his LSD trip’ and he found himself asking questions such as ‘what is the meaning of life?’. The rapper seems to have found the answer and he isn’t afraid to share it, he says ‘Then I thought; to give. What’s the key to happiness? Happiness. What do you want in life? When you give someone something, should they give you something in return? No. We don’t have to expect to be compensated by the person we give to. Just give.’
Whilst still under the influence of the gas, Kanye realised ‘it doesn’t even matter if I’m remembered’ and following the experience he found that he ‘had a completely new attitude on everything.’ Although he sometimes makes headlines for his outspoken ways, the father-of-one insists that all he’s trying to say is ‘Help me to help more! I’ve given all I’ve got.’