Before I begin this post I feel that I need to note that I thought that what Kanye West did to Taylor Swift at the VMA’s was really in bad taste. It was sophomoric, rude, and just made him look like a complete ass. Kanye, it is not easy to be your fan when you do things like this, but I am sticking by you on this fact alone: I am in no way surprised that Kanye did what he did, and my question tonight is, why is everyone else so surprised?
These are the facts as far as I’m concerned. Kanye West has a a God complex. Anyone who disagrees go to youtube right now and look up his concert videos, look up his TV interviews, then go to his website and read his blog. (I’ll wait). Exactly. The man’s ego could fill a football stadium. He’s constantly receiving validation for his ego in his profession as a rap artist, I mean we all have heard his music at some point. I buy it on itunes, and sing along with it in the car. The profession itself is an ego boost. Rapping about whatever the heart desires, having it broadcast across multiple public platforms, and people will listen to it. Of course Kanye is going to have a big ego. Not to mention his general motto of, “I am the voice of the generation.” So why is everyone surprised that someone who thinks everyone wants to hear what he has to say would say what was on his mind without regard to the consequences? It’s not like this was the first time he decided to be a douche in public. Anyone recall a certain crop-circle coiffed rapper announcing to millions of TV viewers during a Hurricane Katrina telethon, “George Bush doesn’t care about black people.” I think Mike Myers face said it all. “WTF Kanye, really?” Or let’s jump across the pond to the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards where Kanye did what? Jumped on the stage during someone else’s acceptance speech because he wasn’t satisfied with the results?? How completely off guard we were to Mr. West’s douche-bagginess!
Seriously, people. Kanye West is known for being an asshole. It’s part of his erm…charm, (for lack of a better word). Not to mention did anyone even bother to take a look at that massive bottle of Henessey he was CHUGGING before the show? He must have been drunk off of his ass! No, in fact it is almost certain he was drunk off his ass. Deplorable as his actions may be, we all do really stupid things when we’re drunk. It’s just a shame Kanye chooses to do these stupid things on a public stage…even more stupid that he did it to America’s newest sweetheart.
Oh and props to Taylor Swift for being classy. It really is a shame for what happened but she must really be loving all of this new publicity. Oh poor Taylor Swift, she’s only 17. Taylor Swift didn’t get to make her speech. We all love you Taylor Swift, Kanye is a dumbass blah blah blah (Sorry, I’m not a Taylor Swift fan…her weird non-existent eyebrows bother me.) She still won the award, right? Beyonce also let her finish her speech after she won video of the year anyway. Taylor Swift is a celebrity, and if it wasn’t Kanye West being a douche it was going to be some blogger/vlogger critic asshole (myself included) who would’ve said it anyway. Nowhere near as publicly humilitating, but everyone’s a critic.
Speaking of, here is my whole take on Kanye’s recent criticism. Yes. I agree, people should be pissed at him for acting unprofessionally (once again) on a nationally broadcast event. He should especially be sorry that he acted this way towards someone who is sort of new to the business, and for stealing what was supposed to be a very special moment from her. Do I think that the racist comments are necessary? Absolutely not. Pulling the race card just makes the whole situation seem so much darker than it really was. I don’t claim to know the inner-workings of Kanye West in the slightest, but I highly doubt he went up there to complain that a white girl won over a black woman. Aretha Franklin could have won that award and Kanye would still be stumbling up on stage slurring, “Scuse me Aretha I’ll let you finish in a second…” Was it necessary for Jay Leno to bring up his mother during his interview? Um…what? Way to pull the rug right out from someone. Great move on Jay’s part. That show premiered with higher ratings than Conan’s first Tonight Show. Is it necessary that some parts of Florida are now banning all of Kanye’s music from their radio stations? Chris Brown beat the shit out of Rihanna and I would still hear that Forever song at least twice in the same car ride. Was it necessary for Comedy Central to show the “Fish Sticks” episode not once, but 4 times claiming it was “Fish Stick Night”? That is fucking ridiculous. Besides a very long apology on Kanye’s part…done correctly (I’m thinking really fancy stationary should be involved), and possibly some time in Rehab. people need to let this go.
It was the MTV VMA’s, A show that hasn’t been good since 2003 when Madonna and Britney Spears went all lesbo-kiss on each other. It was over a stupid moon-man award. As I already stated, it is terrible what Kanye West did to Miss Swift, it was a major recognition for her, and Kanye pretty much punched the sunlight out of her moment. But if it was JUST a VMA, as many people are giving Kanye shit about….doesn’t it work the other way around? IT WAS JUST A VMA!! If I was an award winning music artist I doubt that I would be like, “Hey…check out the moon man…biggest. accomplishment. ever!” So bottom line? Kanye is a dick bag. Duh. It doesn’t mean we should ignore what he did. He should apologize, and he deserved to be reprimanded…for like a day. Yet calling him a racist, and banning his music, and saying that you want to kick his ass (I’m talking about you Pink, you of ALL people should be the last to talk…please fire the asshole who thought trapeze would be a good act, and if it was your idea, just…God help you.) Violence begets violence. Enough is enough.
Kanye West, you make me embarrassed sometimes to call myself your fan. I think you need a lot of help, but I will never be one to sling mud at you. Besides the occasional critical eye which I have for all celebrities. I like your work, and I will continue to support your music. I just feel bad that you seem to have such a knack for getting yourself into these situations. As for the rest of the Kanye haters…Yeah, been there, done that. Shut up please.
