Jaden Smith storms out of interview after Kanye West question

The rapper abruptly left the 'Coulda Been Love 2' premiere event after a reporter asked about his collaboration with Kanye's designer

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Jaden Smith, the 27-year-old rapper and actor, abruptly stormed out of an interview at the 'Coulda Been Love 2' premiere in Los Angeles after a reporter asked him about his collaboration with Kanye West's designer Steven Smith. The reporter's question about what Jaden and Steven were 'cooking up' prompted Jaden to walk away, with the interviewer joking 'I guess we'll never find out.'

Why it matters

Jaden's reaction to the mention of Kanye West's name highlights the ongoing tensions between the two artists, who were previously close friends. Jaden's decision to distance himself from Kanye and other rappers like Drake and Donald Glover in recent years suggests a shift in his relationships and priorities as he has focused more on his own music career.

The details

Jaden Smith was recently named Christian Louboutin's first-ever male creative director, tasked with overseeing the creation of four collections per year across shoes, leather goods, and accessories. He presented his first designs during Paris Fashion Week Men's last month. Jaden has also collaborated with renowned sneaker designer Steven Smith, who famously partnered with Kanye West on the Yeezy brand. When the interviewer asked about this collaboration, Jaden abruptly left the interview.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 13, 2026 at the 'Coulda Been Love 2' premiere in Los Angeles.

The players

Jaden Smith

A 27-year-old rapper, actor, and the son of actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. He was recently named Christian Louboutin's first-ever male creative director.

Steven Smith

A renowned sneaker designer who has famously partnered with Kanye West on the Yeezy brand.

Kanye West

A 48-year-old rapper, producer, and fashion designer who has collaborated with Steven Smith on the Yeezy brand.

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What they’re saying

“I guess we'll never find out.”

— Complex reporter (Complex)

What’s next

It's unclear if Jaden will address his abrupt departure from the interview or his relationship with Kanye West moving forward.

The takeaway

Jaden Smith's decision to walk out of the interview when asked about his collaboration with Kanye West's designer highlights the ongoing tensions between the two artists, suggesting a shift in Jaden's priorities as he focuses more on his own music and fashion endeavors.