Kanye West Cloned / Body Double Theory
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The Kanye West Cloned Theory or Kanye West Body Double Theory is a conspiracy theory speculating that rapper Kanye West was cloned or replaced with a body double. Theories about West being cloned first became popularized online in 2016 after he dyed his hair blonde and began showing support for Donald Trump. The theory gained increased virality throughout 2023 with believers in the theory using several photos and videos of West and his new wife Bianca Censori dressed in what was perceived by some as strange attire as evidence that he was cloned and replaced.
Origin
On February 13th, 2015, prior to genuine conspiracy theories about Kanye West being cloned, the satirical news site Waterford Whispers News[1] posted an article claiming that West announced plans to clone himself. On May 19th, 2016, West appeared on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show and went on a rant that some sites reported as "bizarre" (shown below).[2] That July, several Twitter[3][4] users shared a now-deleted video about the rant, describing it as a "Kanye Clone Malfunction."
Donald Marshall's "REM Clones" Theory
On October 21st, 2016, conspiracy theorist Donald Marshall, who is focused on exposing Illuminati conspiracies and purportedly has first-hand experience with the Illuminati, published a magazine, available on Joomag,[5] titled, "Exposing the Illuminati's REM Driven Human Cloning Subculture, Volume 2." In the magazine, consisting of content written in 2012, he answers questions about his claims that he and other elites have "REM driven clones," meaning a clone that is only active when the original is in REM sleep and goes limp when they wake up. On page 151 of the magazine, Marshall claims his REM clone wrote the Kanye West song "Heartless" at the request of Kanye's REM clone, also giving Kanye the "gimmick" of wearing "nerdy sweaters" (excerpt shown below).
![May 21st 2012 "Heartless" made by Donald Marshall performed by Kanye West DM: In the night I hear em talk coldest story ever told somewhere far along this road he lost his soul to a woman so heartless "Heartless" performed by Kanye West (Kanye West VEVO 2009) (Written by Donald Marshall) 3SG1: SUE HIM DM: I plan to [sue him]. *Smiling* When we were activated as REM driven clone versions of ourselves at the cloning center: as a REM driven clone: Kanye West asked me for a gimmick... most celebrities I've interacted with as REM driven clones at the cloning center usually ask for gimmicks [to make themselves stand out]... but I do my best to tell them dumb stuff for them to incorporate as gimmicks [in their original bodies]... and these celebrities [usually] do it *laughter. As a REM driven clone version of myself, I told a REM driven clone version of Kanye West at the cloning center to wear those nerdy sweaters as his gimmick *laughter. I also told Chris Brown to wear a bowtie, when we interacted as REM driven clone versions of ourselves at the cloning center, and Chris Brown DID *LAUGHTER*. Chris Brown looked like Ronald McDonald's illegitimate child... a RED bowtie... *hughter* May 22, 2012 at 10:24pm DM: KANYE! Can ye heea may [KANYE! Can you hear me?]? I know aw you scummy mudda f****s feya may [I know all of you scummy motherf*****s fear me!]! May 22, 2012 at 10:25pm](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/002/602/113/e4f.jpg "Donald Marshall on Kanye REM Clone")
On November 13th, Twitter[6] users began sharing a quote by Donald Marshall further claiming that West and other rappers are clones (shown below).
Spread
On December 8th and 16th, 2016, Unilad[7] and Uproxx[8] reported on Twitter[9] users increasingly sharing theories that Kanye West is a clone, with many making these claims based on his dyed-blonde hair and his support for Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
On October 21st, 2022, shortly after his antisemitic tweet about going "death con 3 on Jewish people," UnCrazed uploaded a video to YouTube[11] of an interview with West where he says, "If I ever went anywhere, we'd know why" (shown below). On December 4th, Deadline[10] reported on a now-deleted Instagram post by West in which he suggests that Elon Musk is a clone. That same month, West appeared on InfoWars and went on further anti-semitic rants, leading to him being dropped by Adidas. Shortly after this, West largely backed out of the public eye.
In January 2023, West was reportedly seen for the first time after reports that he "went missing" when his business manager claimed he was unable to contact him.[12]
On February 11th, 2023, TikToker[13][14] @ladyterra_ posted several videos claiming that newly surfaced photos of West with his new wife Bianca Censori do not actually feature West, but perhaps a body double (shown below, left and right). In one video, she paints the clip where West says "If I ever went anywhere, we'd know why" as evidence that he was replaced. The first video gained over 560,000 views in four months.
@ladyterra_ Replying to @laurachristina_ #greenscreen ♬ original sound – Terra (Earth)
@ladyterra_ Replying to @partycat112 #kanyewest ♬ Can't Tell Me Nothing – Kanye West
The TikToker also posted a now-deleted video where she examines recent photos of West and his new wife Bianca Censori, claiming that discrepancies in their height compared to West standing next to Kim Kardashian suggest that this is not the same Kanye. Perez Hilton reacted to the video on YouTube that day, garnering over 60,000 views in four months (shown below).
The theory continued to spread over the following months. On May 26th, TikToker @brodyjironews posted a video showing recent footage of West with Censori, tagging the video with both "#bodydouble" and "#clone," garnering over 100,000 views in two weeks (shown below, left). On the same day, TikToker @thegameoffameofficial posted a video suggesting he has been replaced, garnering over 900,000 views in the same span of time (shown below, right).
@brodyjironews Kanye West in shoulder pads and socks #brodyjironews #kanyewest #ye #brodyjiroentertainment #bodydouble #clone #bluesocks #shoulderpads #mkultra ♬ HAD ME LIKE [CLEAN] – Lem Thyret
@thegameoffameofficial Kanye West in Public May 2023 #kanyewest #kanye #ye #clone #clones #ai #bodydouble #creepy #hollywood #hollyweird #truth #mustsee #viralvideo #fyp ♬ Suara Seram Sangat Mencekam – Kholil Buitenzorg
Various Examples
@tropicallc THEY CLONED YE 😞 #kanyewest #news ♬ Memories (Live) – Kang rothman
@foryoupage_687 WHAT DO YOU THINK? #CapCut #kanyewest #kanye #kanyewestclone #kanyewestcloned #kanyewestandbiancacensori #kanyeandbianca #kimkardashian ♬ Originalton – foryou_687
@nickolasdade They done cloned my boy Kanye West 🫨. You cant tell me he doesnt look hella different. #kanyewest #cloned #conspiracytiktok #biancacensorikanyewest #yeezy #scary ♬ Creepy and simple horror background music(1070744) – howlingindicator
@conciousmb Kanye Says He Got ‘Cloned’ In Freestyle.. 😳
Search Interest
External References
[1] WWN – Kanye West Announces Plans To Clone Himself
[2] Grazia Magazine – KANYE WEST STUNS ELLEN DEGENERES WITH A BIZARRE EIGHT-MINUTE ON-AIR RANT
[3] Twitter – AnnieRegister
[4] Twitter – TraciannLee
[5] JooMag – Exposing the Illuminati's REM Driven Human Cloning Subculture, Volume 2
[6] Twitter – RealErcanAtes1
[7] Unilad – Kanye West Is Dead According To This Bizarre Conspiracy Theory
[8] Uproxx – The Ridiculous ‘Kanye West Clone’ Conspiracy Theory Is Heating Up
[10] Deadline – Kanye West Resurfaces On Instagram After Twitter Suspension; Mentions Elon Musk & Obama
[12] Independent – Kanye West pictured for first time in weeks after former business manager said he was ‘missing’
[13] TikTok – ladyterra_
[14] TikTok – ladyterra_
![May 21st 2012 "Heartless" made by Donald Marshall performed by Kanye West DM: In the night I hear em talk coldest story ever told somewhere far along this road he lost his soul to a woman so heartless "Heartless" performed by Kanye West (Kanye West VEVO 2009) (Written by Donald Marshall) 3SG1: SUE HIM DM: I plan to [sue him]. *Smiling* When we were activated as REM driven clone versions of ourselves at the cloning center: as a REM driven clone: Kanye West asked me for a gimmick... most celebrities I've interacted with as REM driven clones at the cloning center usually ask for gimmicks [to make themselves stand out]... but I do my best to tell them dumb stuff for them to incorporate as gimmicks [in their original bodies]... and these celebrities [usually] do it *laughter. As a REM driven clone version of myself, I told a REM driven clone version of Kanye West at the cloning center to wear those nerdy sweaters as his gimmick *laughter. I also told Chris Brown to wear a bowtie, when we interacted as REM driven clone versions of ourselves at the cloning center, and Chris Brown DID *LAUGHTER*. Chris Brown looked like Ronald McDonald's illegitimate child... a RED bowtie... *hughter* May 22, 2012 at 10:24pm DM: KANYE! Can ye heea may [KANYE! Can you hear me?]? I know aw you scummy mudda f****s feya may [I know all of you scummy motherf*****s fear me!]! May 22, 2012 at 10:25pm](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/list/002/602/113/e4f.jpg "Donald Marshall on Kanye REM Clone")
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