by Noah Weiland, son of late Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland, recently responded to Kanye West’s controversial social media activity in a statement shared on Instagram.
Kanye West published a list on Twitter of people he claims betrayed him. The list included names like Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson, Curious George, LeBron James, and James Murray. Noah’s response came after this controversial post.
“Pretty sure I did this 2/3 months ago, @ye,” Weiland wrote on his Instagram story. “It’s okay though, you are like the father I never had but needed. We’ll meet someday.”
Weiland had previously shared similar content months earlier. His comment expresses admiration for the rapper despite the controversial nature of West’s recent posts.
Noah’s connection to Kanye West runs deeper than this recent social media exchange. It reflects both his musical influences and personal struggles with family relationships.
Gaston Gazette reported that Noah, now 23, has described Kanye West as one of his key musical influences along with Young Thug and Green Day. West’s work has had a significant impact on Noah’s own artistic development. This influence has shaped his approach to creating what he calls “gritty alternative pop” music.
Scott Weiland’s well-documented struggles with addiction complicated the young artist’s relationship with his late father. Lipstick Alley noted that Noah has publicly reflected on their strained relationship. He admitted they were not close during his father’s battles with substance abuse. The Stone Temple Pilots frontman died in 2015 from an accidental overdose.
Noah’s own journey has included overcoming significant personal challenges. Music Times revealed that he survived a fentanyl addiction himself. He has spoken openly about finally forgiving his father while working to navigate his legacy and forge his own career in music.
The parallels between Noah’s search for father figures and his admiration for Kanye West become clearer in this context. He continues to build his own identity separate from his father’s troubled legacy. He draws inspiration from artists who have influenced his creative journey.
