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Kanye West Says Michael Jordan Won't Meet With Him Due to One Lyric From 2015

On New Year's Eve 2015, Kanye West released a song called "Facts" that featuring a chorus that promotes his Yeezy sneakers while taking aim at Michael Jordan's Jumpman brand: "Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy just jumped over Jumpman." Apparently, MJ took that personally.

Last week, West appeared on REVOLT's Drink Champs show on YouTube and discussed the lasting effect of that track. He says that he's tried to meet with the NBA legend, but that Jordan won't see him.

"Jordan still won't meet with me," West said. "I'm trying to meet with Michael Jordan, it's like 'Man, it's a song, man.