Chaka Khan Calls Kanye West's br 'Through the Wire' Sample 'Stupid' Khan appeared on 'Watch What Happens Live' br and shared her true feelings about br West sampling her song, "Through the Fire." At first, she liked the idea. Chaka Khan, on 'Watch What Happens Live' Chaka Khan, on 'Watch What Happens Live' But after hearing the final version, br Khan revealed she was "pissed." Chaka Khan, on 'Watch What Happens Live' Khan also revealed that she br never told West how she felt br about the finished product.