Kanye West made a few interesting revelations regarding his place in fashion, the world, and how he currently feels about music in an op-ed that appears in the April issue of Paper Magazine.
Titled “The American Dream,” the piece gives West a opportunity to better explain his vision–though scatterbrained at times–and in turn get closer with his fans.
Hit the jump to see what we learned.
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The Student Becomes The Teacher
West recognizes the benefit of mentoring and teaching the next generation of musicians for the greater good.
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Just Wait On It
According to West, the collection with adidas he unveiled during New York Fashion Week is only the “mixtape.” Wait on the album.
Kilts
West combated any chatter about the lack of dues paid to be in the fashion industry:
I paid my dues when I had to wear a kilt in Chicago, and friends would say, “What’s your boy got on?” But there are warriors that have killed people in kilts in the past. Who gets to decide what’s hard and what’s not hard? When I saw this kilt, I liked it. I was into it. It looked fresh to me. I felt creative; I didn’t feel limited by some perception.
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My First Love
The G.O.O.D. Music rapper admits that he doesn’t love music like he once did.
Beauty
West’s definition of beauty is far from conventional, and he also thinks it’ll be key in how people create henceforth.
Illuminati
Ye scoffs at murmurs of musicians being a part of the Illuminati. Let him tell it, they’re simply celebrities, brands, and for all intents and purposes, distractions from the world’s real issues.
The Voice
West gives a roundabout answer for why he hasn’t spoken out about social injustices (i.e. Michael Brown or Eric Garner’s deaths.)
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Moment of Clarity
Without giving away too much, let’s say that a routine appointment sparked West’s new found mind state.
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Narcissist or Nah?
West doesn’t need your stinking credit; he only wants to help.
Count Your Losses
Yeezy admits that he risked it all to aid mankind. That includes going into an unspecified amount of debt.
