Kanye West showed us his softer side on Thursday night, when he broke down in tears during an interview.
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The ‘Touch The Sky’ rapper became visibly emotional during an interview with BBC Radio 1 presenter Zane Lowe, when discussing the death of his friend and fashion mentor, Louise Wilson, who died last May.
Kanye, who was photographed attending a memorial for Louise during London Fashion Week last Friday, told Zane about their last meeting, admitting: “I think she knew she was gonna pass.”
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He went on to talk about how Louise, “the baddest professor” and “greatest fashion instructor of all time”, influenced his whole life for the better with her advice, but then had to take a moment after becoming overcome with emotion.
He revealed: “That’s never happened to me in an interview before… it’s kinda hard for me to talk about.”
Louise, who was granted an OBE in 2008, died in her sleep while visiting her sister in Scotland last May, at the age of 52.
Among her fashion students are Sophia Kokosalaki, Jonathan Saunders and Alexander McQueen.
During his time in London, Kanye was among the performers at the Brit Awards on Wednesday night, where his controversial performance sparked over 100 complaints from viewers, because of his bad language.
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Givenchy - Arrivals - PFW F/W 2013(01 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 03: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend Givenchy Fall/Winter 2013 Ready-to-Wear show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 3, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West arrive at Givenchy's Ready to Wear's Fall-Winter 2013-2014 fashion collection presented Sunday, March 3, 2013 in Paris. (AP Photo/Zacharie Scheurer) (credit:AP)
"PUNK: Chaos To Couture" Costume Institute Gala(03 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 06: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend the Costume Institute Gala for the 'PUNK: Chaos to Couture' exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Kanye West (L) and Kim Kardashian (R) arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala benefit in honor of the museum’s latest exhibit, “Punk: Chaos to Couture.” May 6, 2013 in New York. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"PUNK: Chaos To Couture" Costume Institute Gala(05 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 06: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian attend the Costume Institute Gala for the 'PUNK: Chaos to Couture' exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"PUNK: Chaos To Couture" Costume Institute Gala(06 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 06: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend the Costume Institute Gala for the 'PUNK: Chaos to Couture' exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"PUNK: Chaos To Couture" Costume Institute Gala(07 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 06: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian attend the Costume Institute Gala for the 'PUNK: Chaos to Couture' exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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In this Monday, May 7, 2012 photo, Kanye West arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala benefit, celebrating Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, in New York. West closed the three-day Governors Ball on New Yorks Randalls Island with a set that featured his familiar hits as well as a batch of new, darker tracks from his upcoming album. West kicked off his set Sunday night, June 9, 2013, with the song Black Skinhead, with flashing visuals in the background, including the words not for sale. He later performed New Slaves. Both tracks will appear on Yeezus, his sixth album out June 18. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini) (credit:AP)
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FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2012 file photo Singer Kanye West and girlfriend Kim Kardashian attend Gabrielle's Angel Foundation 2012 Angel Ball cancer research benefit at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. Kanye West can pass down that leather skirt to his future child: He and Kim Kardashian are expecting a daughter. The big reveal of the baby's sex came Sunday night, June 2, 2013 on Kardashian's E! reality show, "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) (credit:AP)
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit celebrating "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" on Monday, May 6, 2013, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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Kim Kardashian, left, and Kanye West attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit celebrating "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" on Monday, May 6, 2013, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit celebrating "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" on Monday, May 6, 2013, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Givenchy - Arrivals - PFW F/W 2013(13 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 03: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend Givenchy Fall/Winter 2013 Ready-to-Wear show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 3, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Givenchy - Arrivals - PFW F/W 2013(14 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 03: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend Givenchy Fall/Winter 2013 Ready-to-Wear show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 3, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Givenchy - Front Row - PFW F/W 2013(15 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 03: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend Givenchy Fall/Winter 2013 Ready-to-Wear show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 3, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Givenchy - Front Row - PFW F/W 2013(16 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 03: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend Givenchy Fall/Winter 2013 Ready-to-Wear show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 3, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Givenchy - Front Row - PFW F/W 2013(17 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 03: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend Givenchy Fall/Winter 2013 Ready-to-Wear show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 3, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Samsung Galaxy Note II New York Launch Event(18 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: Kayne West performs during the Samsung Galaxy Notes II launch at Skylight at Moynihan Station, on October 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by 13thWitness/Getty Images for Samsung) (credit:Getty Images)
Dom Perignon With Alex Dellal, Stavros Niarchos, And Vito Schnabel Celebrate Dom Perignon Luminous Rose(19 of54)
MIAMI BEACH, FL - DECEMBER 06: Kourtney Kardashian and Kanye West attend the celebration of Dom Perignon Luminous Rose at Wall at W Hotel on December 6, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Dom Perignon) (credit:Getty Images)
Maison Martin Margiela With H&M Global Launch Event - Red Carpet(20 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: Kanye West attends the Maison Martin Margiela with H&M global launch event at 5 Beekman on October 23, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for H&M) (credit:Getty Images)
Maison Martin Margiela With H&M Global Launch Event - Red Carpet(21 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: Kanye West attends the Maison Martin Margiela with H&M global launch event at 5 Beekman on October 23, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for H&M) (credit:Getty Images)
Angel Ball 2012(22 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian attend the Angel Ball 2012 at Cirpiani Wall Street on October 22, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Mack/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian attend the Angel Ball 2012 at Cirpiani Wall Street on October 22, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Mack/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: Kanye West attends the Angel Ball 2012 at Cipriani Wall Street on October 22, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Mack/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Jennifer Lopez, her boyfriend Casper Smart, her daughter Emme, model Baptiste Giabiconi, 2nd right, and Kanye West, right, watch Chanel's ready to wear Spring-Summer 2013 collection, presented in Paris, Tuesday, Oct.2, 2012. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) (credit:AP)
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Jennifer Lopez, her boyfriend Casper Smart, her daughter Emme, model Baptiste Giabiconi, 2nd right, and Kanye West, right, watch Chanel's ready to wear Spring-Summer 2013 collection, presented in Paris, Tuesday, Oct.2, 2012. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) (credit:AP)
MAC & Carine Roitfeld - LE BAL - Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring / Summer 2013(27 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 02: Kanye West attends LE BAL hosted by MAC and Carine Roitfeld as part of Paris Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2013 at Hotel Salomon de Rothschild on October 2, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 02: Kanye West attends LE BAL hosted by MAC and Carine Roitfeld as part of Paris Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2013 at Hotel Salomon de Rothschild on October 2, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Givenchy: Front Row - Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring / Summer 2013(29 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: Sky Ferreira (L) and Kanye West attends the Givenchy Spring / Summer 2013 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: (L-R) Carine Roitfeld, Sky Ferreira and Kanye West attends the Givenchy Spring / Summer 2013 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US rap artist Kanye West arrives for the presentation of Christian Dior's ready to wear Spring-Summer 2013 collection, in Paris, Friday, Sept.28, 2012. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) (credit:AP)
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US rap artist Kanye West arrives for the presentation of Christian Dior's ready to wear Spring-Summer 2013 collection, in Paris, Friday, Sept.28, 2012. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) (credit:AP)
Christian Dior: Arrivals - Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring / Summer 2013(33 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: Kanye West arrives at the Christian Dior Spring / Summer 2013 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 28, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: Kanye West arrives at the Christian Dior Spring / Summer 2013 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 28, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR FIJI WATER - Kanye West, left, and Kim Kardashian attend the FIJI Water-sponsored Marchesa Spring 2013 Fashion Show at Vanderbilt Hall on Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012, in New York. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision for FIJI Water /AP Images) (credit:AP)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR FIJI WATER - Kanye West, left, and Kim Kardashian attend the FIJI Water-sponsored Marchesa Spring 2013 Fashion Show at Vanderbilt Hall on Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012, in New York. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision for FIJI Water /AP Images) (credit:AP)
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FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2011 file photo, Kanye West performs during the Victoria's Secret fashion show in New York. With 17 nominations, Kanye West is the leader at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, which will tape on Sept. 29, 2012 in Atlanta. Hes nominated for lyricist of the year, best hip-hop video and best live performer, among others. The show will air on BET on Oct. 9. (AP Photo/Brad Barket, File) (credit:AP)
Louise Goldin - Front Row - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(38 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Rapper Kanye West and TV Personality Kim Kardashian and attend Louise Goldin Spring 2013 at Milk Studios on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Louise Goldin - Front Row - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(39 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: TV Personality Kim Kardashian and Rapper Kanye West attend Louise Goldin Spring 2013 at Milk Studios on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Louise Goldin - Front Row - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(40 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Rachel Roy, TV Personality Kim Kardashian, Rapper Kanye West and Derek Blasberg attend Louise Goldin Spring 2013 at Milk Studios on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Louise Goldin - Front Row - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(41 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Rachel Roy, TV Personality Kim Kardashian, Rapper Kanye West and Derek Blasberg attend Louise Goldin Spring 2013 at Milk Studios on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Louise Goldin - Front Row - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(42 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: TV Personality Kim Kardashian and Rapper Kanye West attend Louise Goldin Spring 2013 at Milk Studios on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Louise Goldin - Front Row - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(43 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: TV Personality Kim Kardashian and Rapper Kanye West attend Louise Goldin Spring 2013 at Milk Studios on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Louise Goldin - Front Row - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(44 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: TV Personality Kim Kardashian and Rapper Kanye West attend Louise Goldin Spring 2013 at Milk Studios on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Louise Goldin - Front Row - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(45 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: TV Personality Kim Kardashian and Rapper Kanye West attend Louise Goldin Spring 2013 at Milk Studios on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Louise Goldin - Front Row - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(46 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) TV Personality Kim Kardashian, Rapper Kanye West and Derek Blasberg attend Louise Goldin Spring 2013 at Milk Studios on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Marchesa - Front Row - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(47 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Television perosnality Kim Kardashian (L) and vocalist Kanye West attend the Marchesa spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Marchesa - Front Row - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(48 of54)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Television perosnality Kim Kardashian (L) and vocalist Kanye West attend the Marchesa spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Valentino: Arrivals - Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2012/2013(49 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 04: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West leave the Valentino Haute-Couture Show as part of Paris Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2012/2013 at Hotel Salomon de Rothschild on July 4, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Valentino: Front Row - Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2012/13(50 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 04: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend the Valentino Haute-Couture show as part of Paris Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2012/13 at Hotel Salomon de Rothschild on July 4, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Valentino: Arrivals - Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2012/2013(51 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 04: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West leave the Valentino Haute-Couture Show as part of Paris Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2012/2013 at Hotel Salomon de Rothschild on July 4, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Valentino: Front Row - Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2012/13(52 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 04: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend the Valentino Haute-Couture show as part of Paris Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2012/13 at Hotel Salomon de Rothschild on July 4, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Valentino: Front Row - Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2012/13(53 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 04: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend the Valentino Haute-Couture show as part of Paris Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2012/13 at Hotel Salomon de Rothschild on July 4, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Valentino: Arrivals - Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2012/2013(54 of54)
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 04: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West leave the Valentino Haute-Couture Show as part of Paris Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2012/2013 at Hotel Salomon de Rothschild on July 4, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)