Key points:
- A man who looks like Ye sits on a bench. Tyrese films him and asks fans to help.
- The clip goes viral and draws loud online debate. Some say he is Ye, others say he is not.
- Tyrese prays for him and seeks work for him. He says, “This is wild,” and hopes for a break.
A new clip has fans on high alert. A man sits on a park bench in worn clothes. He looks so much like Kanye West, now known as Ye. Many ask if it is him or not.

Actor and singer Tyrese shared the video on Instagram. He urged fans to pray and to lend real help. He also said the man “DEF looks just like Kanye.” He wrote, “This is wild,” as comments rolled in.
Tyrese shares clip and asks for aid
In his post, Tyrese called for prayer and support. He said he had seen street tales turn to bright wins. He asked for a film or a music video idea. He hoped someone could bless the man with paid work. Tyrese posted the clip on 17 August 2025.
Fans split over who the man is
The clip drew quick takes from all sides. Some users said this is the real Ye. Others said it is just a man with a close look. One account claimed he stays by a library in Lakeland, Florida. Reactions also showed fear, care, and wild clone talk. “I pray for my brother… God bless him,” one user wrote.
What we know and what we do not
No proof shows this man is Kanye West. The post only shows a lookalike on a public bench. People saw the Tyrese video and asked, “Is this Ye?” Many still share the viral bench clip and trade views.
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