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Kanye West, born Kanye Omari West, was an American rapper, record producer, and fashion designer. He was born on June 8, 1977, and passed away on June 4, 2015. Kanye West held a significant position in the music industry, blending various genres such as hip-hop, electronic, and rock in his music. Known for his unique musical style and profound lyrics, his work has had a profound impact on contemporary music.

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“I think I'm a whole lot to handle. I definitely am, on every aspect. I'm the video director. I'm the graphics designer. I'm the rapper. I'm the visionary. I'm the music producer. I'm the executive producer. I'm just going to end it off to be poetic: I'm the future of music.”

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“If I do become more successful, either as a producer or a rapper, I'm going to do everything I can to help whoever I can on the label.”

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“As a rapper, I feel like image is always important but even more so than image, I really love clothes, that's why I don't use stylists. I want to do it myself because I really love it.”

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“I think what Kanye West is going to mean is something similar to what Steve Jobs means.”

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“I'm my favorite rapper.”

My Favorite Rapper

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“Most rappers taste level ain't at my waist level. Turn up the bass 'til it's up in your face level.”

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“I am God's vessel. But my greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live.”

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“George Bush doesn't care about black people.”

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Book:Understanding Kanye West: The Art of Passion

Source: Understanding Kanye West: The Art of Passion

“If you admire somebody, you should go ahead and tell them. People never get the flowers while they can still smell them.”

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“I hate when I'm on a flight and I wake up with a water bottle next to me like oh great now I gotta be responsible for this water bottle.”

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“I gave him his first TV and he needs to remember that.”

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“If I don't win, the award show loses credibility.”

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“I felt like I was definitely robbed, and I refuse to give any politically correct bullshit ass comment. I was the best new artist this year.”

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“If it wasn't for race mixing, there'd be no video girls.”

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“Yo Taylor, I'm really happy for you. I'ma let you finish. But Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time!”

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“I wouldn't even say that I'm a rapper. I'd say I'm more of a messenger.”

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“When I think of competition it's like I try to create against the past. I think about Michelangelo and Picasso, you know, the pyramids.”

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“Everybody in hip-hop discriminates against gay people. Matter of fact, the exact opposite word of 'hip-hop,' I think, is 'gay.' Like yo, you play a record and if it's wack, 'That's gay, dog!' And I wanna just come on TV and just tell my rappers, just tell my friends, 'Yo, stop it, fam.'”

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“50 is Eminem's favourite rapper... I'm my favourite rapper.”

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“I'm a minimalist in a rapper's body.”

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“This one Corbusier lamp was like, my greatest inspiration ... I'm a minimalist in a rapper's body.”

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“I've got a million people telling me why I can't do it. You know, that I'm not a real designer, that I'm not this. I'm not a real rapper, either!”

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“We rappers are role models.”

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About the Author

Born: June 8, 1977
Died: June 4, 2015
Known for: Songwriter
Quotes: 495

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