London, May 13 -- American singer-songwriter John Legend has offered a candid reflection on his long and complicated history with Kanye West, expressing sorrow over the rapper 's controversial transformation in recent years, a descent the acclaimed singer-songwriter believes began with the tragic death of West's mother, Donda West, in 2007.
In a contemplative interview with 'The Times', the EGOT- winning musician recounted his early years working alongside West, who not only helped launch Legend's career by signing him to his GOOD Music label in 2004 but also mentored and toured with him during his own meteoric rise, according to a report by PEOPLE.
Around the time they began working together, Legend said West, now 47, was "very passionat...