"He had so much optimism, so much creativity [in the mid-2000s]. It does feel sad, sometimes shocking, to see where he is now," Legend said of West.

John Legend has expressed his disappointment and concern regarding the disturbing behavior of his former friend, Kanye West.

John Legend is sharing his thoughts about his former friend and business partner, Kanye West. In a recent sitdown with The Times of London, Legend said it’s “shocking” to see what has become of the once prolific artist and mourned the days of friendship and shared passion he had with West back in the mid-2000s.