Amber Rose didn’t hold back in her candid sit-down with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay, tackling everything from past relationships to viral rumors. The model and entrepreneur set the record straight on dating speculation, reflected on her time with Kanye West, and offered insight into one of the most controversial moments in music history.
Addressing the swirling speculation around her love life, Amber firmly denied romantic ties to former NBA player Iman Shumpert, emphasizing their close friendship. In fact, she revealed that she often calls him to help set her up with other men.
As for the viral rumors linking her to Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud, Amber explained that he was merely offering her a ride to her hotel after her transportation plans fell through. The internet, however, quickly twisted the moment into a dating narrative. She expressed frustration over how these assumptions impact her personal life, making it appear as if she’s romantically involved with every man she’s seen with.
When asked whether Kanye West’s critically acclaimed My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was inspired by her, Amber remained coy. While she didn’t confirm or deny the speculation, she confidently noted, “All the artists I’ve been with make good music while they’re with me.”
She also shut down long-standing rumors about her voice being featured in the infamous “Blame Game” skit, calling it misinformation. Additionally, she debunked claims that Kanye “rescued” her from a strip club, dismissing the narrative as entirely false.
Amber offered a firsthand account of the moment Kanye stormed the stage at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, interrupting Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech. She recalled sitting beside him, completely unaware of his plans.
While she acknowledged he was wrong for taking the spotlight away from Swift, Amber agreed with his message—that Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” deserved the win. She revealed that Kanye was instantly remorseful after the incident and even apologized to both Taylor and her mother. However, by that point, crisis teams were already handling the fallout, and the backlash was unavoidable.
Reflecting on their past relationship, Amber admitted that Kanye is no longer the same person she once knew. She recalled encouraging him to grieve his late mother, Donda, through rituals like lighting candles and speaking to her. In her view, Kanye now lacks people who truly care for him in a maternal way, instead being surrounded by enablers who feed into his more controversial behavior.
Amber confirmed what many fans have speculated—Kanye has a strong hand in shaping how his partners dress. She revealed that both she and Kim Kardashian experienced his influence, as he enjoys having a woman that other men desire. She suggested that his current wife, Bianca Censori, is likely being styled in a similar fashion.
