If you mention Kanye West’s name really anywhere, you’ll either be overwhelmed by the massive praise and reverence his fans have for him or you’ll be totally blown away by how much some people hate him. He’s a very polarizing figure for no reason other than he’s taken on the role of “artist” very seriously.
Some artists throw massive hotel parties and throw televisions out of windows; Kanye West verbally assaults other stars or interrupts them publicly on award shows. I mean, it’s kind of like the same thing.
(It’s not.)
Kanye West’s name didn’t enter the world’s daily vernacular because he’s an introverted, shy musician. We have indie folk bands for that. He’s a star because he is an incredibly talented rapper and he lets people know exactly what he thinks, when he thinks it. As a result, he’s got a couple of fun facts and stories under his belt. Lucky for you, you don’t have to look farther than this article to learn more about the Chicago-native rapper.
