What Is a Betrayal List & How Is It Linked to Kanye West?

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Learn all about this viral TikTok trend & how to write one yourself

Co-authored by Bertha Isabel Crombet, PhD

Last Updated: November 3, 2025 Fact Checked

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If you’ve been on social media lately, you may have noticed friends and followers posting “betrayal lists.” These lists may have included funny annoyances, niche frustrations, or even specific names of wrongdoers. But— what exactly is a “betrayal list”? And where did it come from? If you want to learn the meaning behind this viral trend, as well as how to come up with your own betrayal list, keep reading. You might be surprised at how fun airing your dirty laundry online can be!

What is the “betrayal list” trend on TikTok?

The "betrayal list" TikTok trend involves posting a list of funny complaints or frustrations. This trend was inspired by Kanye West's own "betrayal list," which he posted, deleted, revised, and reposted on X. Most notably, his list included his daughter North West, Curious George, and Adolf (Hitler, presumably).

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Betrayal List Meaning

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A “betrayal list” is a list of funny dislikes or annoyances posted on social media. This trend first emerged in March 2025 when Kanye West, or Ye, posted a “betrayal list” on X, naming people who he felt had betrayed him. Although the public wasn’t sure if West’s list was meant to be taken seriously or not, users began posting their own silly versions on Instagram and TikTok.^{[1]
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- For example, TikToker @marywiththetiktok's betrayal list included “whoever cancelled Hannibal and Pushing Daisies” and her “ex nail salon.” @phoebe_chakar’s betrayal list featured her “cankles” and “the current Sour Skittles not even being sour.”
- Other users chose to make their betrayal lists more personal. @giganticbibblefan’s betrayal list included “friends who snitched” and “people who knew b4 me & did not tell me.”@adriianaalopezz’s betrayal list highlighted “liars” and “being ignored.”
- The meme is often posted to the sound of Kanye West’s song, “Runaway,” or another trending audio clip of instrumental music titled “Lizzy McGuire.”

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Kanye West’s Betrayal List

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Kanye West first posted his betrayal list on X in March 2025. West’s post on X started with the preface, “I AM IN PAIN THAT NO ONE PERSON CAN FIX.” He titled this first list, “THE BETRAYAL,” and named 20 people, including rappers Big Sean and Jay-Z. This list was deleted, but he posted a second betrayal list in September 2025. His ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, was at the top of that list, followed by YouTuber IShowSpeed, and rappers Diddy and Ty$.^{[2]
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- A few questionable and surprising historical figures appeared on the second list, like Harriet Tubman and Adolf (Hitler, we assume, though he only listed a first name).
- One of the most shocking mentions on the list is West’s own 12-year-old daughter, North West. Fans expressed concern on Reddit, with one user asking, “Why the f**k is North on here?”
  - Another user shared their opinion: “Sad he brings up North West in public as someone who betrayed him. Bro needs to be in a psychiatric hospital.”
- Other notable mentions on West’s betrayal list include fictional characters Curious George and Patrick Star; Pete Davidson, who briefly dated Kim Kardashian; and current U.S. President Donald Trump.
- West has since deleted his post, and his team has not made any further comments.

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How to Write Your Own Betrayal List

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To participate in the trend, post a list of funny complaints on TikTok. Writing your own silly version of Ye’s “betrayal list” is easy peasy and can give your online friends a good chuckle. All you need is a Notes app on your phone, like Samsung Notes or Apple Notes, and a list of complaints, frustrations, or frenemies you’re willing to digitally throw under the bus. Then, post your list on TikTok (or other social media of choice) and soundtrack it with Kanye's "Runaway."
- Try to think of 10-15 ideas on different subjects. Here are some examples to help you brainstorm and get your creative juices flowing:
  - Betrayal List A:
    - Gluten
    - The IRS
    - Brad Pitt as an old baby man in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
    - Bedbugs
    - My middle school ex
    - AP Calculus
    - Napoleon
    - Every printer I’ve ever used
    - Pay-to-Park
    - Skinny jeans
    - Giant squids
  - Betrayal List B:
    - A Paul Hollywood handshake
    - Sequels
    - Swifties
    - Blue Long Islands
    - Calling cookies “biscuits”
    - Dairy
    - Jane Austen
    - Being left on “read”
    - Prequels
    - Hurricanes that have my name
    - Raisins
  - Betrayal List C:
    - Bananas that ripen and go bad within 30 seconds
    - The last season of Game of Thrones
    - The cousin who wore white to my wedding
    - Wet socks
    - Cavities
    - Buldak 2x Spicy Ramen
    - Sigmund Freud
    - Umbrellas that break open in a storm
    - Square dancing
    - Rigged carnival games