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MonarC · 11-15-2008, 08:07 AM

Kanye West says he's 'voice of this generation'

Kanye West is to music what Michael Jordan was to basketball — at least that's what West thinks, in his humble estimation.

"I realize that my place and position in history is that I will go down as the voice of this generation, of this decade, I will be the loudest voice," he said in an interview on Wednesday. "It's me settling into that position of just really accepting that it's one thing to say you want to do it and it's another thing to really end up being like Michael Jordan."

The Grammy-winning rapper-producer said Justin Timberlake had a chance to be music's MVP, but hasn't put out enough material. (Timberlake's last album was in 2006, while West released a CD last year and is releasing his latest — "808s and Heartbreak" — on Nov. 24.)

"There were people who had the potential to do it but they went on vacation, so when Justin went on vacation I made albums," he said. "And it just came out to be that."

West, 31, said life has been difficult since his mother's death. Donda West died last November after having plastic surgery.
"I'm just going through balancing that. And I always used to have that support system, you know. My mom would be there; no matter what, she was there before everything," he said. "We were together for like 30 years. And you know now when I'm on that stage and I look out and I say, 'What am I going to do with the rest of my life?' Like when does a real life start?' Because I have sacrificed real life to be a celebrity and to give this art to people, which is great. It is great that I was able to do that, I'm not trying to shun that in any way, but it's definitely a Catch-22 and it's bittersweet."

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On the Net:

http://www.kanyewest.com

MickeyMac · 11-15-2008, 03:56 PM

Now Kayne West needs to do is to learn how to sing.

TJL · 11-15-2008, 04:44 PM

My God.

I bet you can see his ego from space.

Wreckless · 11-15-2008, 04:54 PM

Janice · 11-15-2008, 04:58 PM

He's a legend in his own conspiracy filled mind.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 11-15-2008, 05:25 PM

lmao he's so psychotic. my generation may be the "spoiled" generation, but we're not all cocky and arrogant...so there's no way he is our voice.

Hollow · 11-15-2008, 05:33 PM

why do so many rappers think they're the king of the world? why any of them get any respect as "MUSICIANS" is beyond me. anyone can speak rapidly over background music they stole from another artist.

but given how ****ty this generation is, someone as unproductive as him could very well be a candidate for our "voice".

dawsongirl · 11-15-2008, 05:49 PM

God...I hope he's not part of my generation.

TJL · 11-15-2008, 05:53 PM

I wish he would keep his "voice" quiet when it comes to trashing other performers. Recently he went on another tirade about the artists up for MTV Awards, in both Europe and the U.S. Apparently, no one is good enough to win anything. Except him of course.

He must be so loved by his fellow artists.

catlover79 · 11-17-2008, 02:13 PM

If he's the voice of this generation, then we need a MUTE BUTTON!!!!

TripperFan · 11-17-2008, 02:19 PM

More like the ASS of a generation!

Somebody pull his batteries already!!!

JT · 11-18-2008, 08:32 PM

No. He is not.

He sucks.

Wreckless · 11-18-2008, 09:03 PM

I think everybody just hates rap but me

JT · 11-18-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wreckless

I think everybody just hates rap but me

I think rap's cool, and I even can't help but admit that I like several of Kanye's songs, but damn...he's one cocky mofo and that makes him so UNlikeable.

Wreckless · 11-19-2008, 01:53 AM

That's true JT. I don't think he's cocky. I think he cries over some stupid **** a lotta times but there's a very thin line between confidence or somebody being themselves and people calling them cocky, arrogant and a$$holes.....I don't know..everybody has their opinions of other people though.

11-15-2008, 08:07 AM	#1
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Kanye West says he's 'voice of this generation' Kanye West says he's 'voice of this generation' Kanye West is to music what Michael Jordan was to basketball — at least that's what West thinks, in his humble estimation. "I realize that my place and position in history is that I will go down as the voice of this generation, of this decade, I will be the loudest voice," he said in an interview on Wednesday. "It's me settling into that position of just really accepting that it's one thing to say you want to do it and it's another thing to really end up being like Michael Jordan." The Grammy-winning rapper-producer said Justin Timberlake had a chance to be music's MVP, but hasn't put out enough material. (Timberlake's last album was in 2006, while West released a CD last year and is releasing his latest — "808s and Heartbreak" — on Nov. 24.) "There were people who had the potential to do it but they went on vacation, so when Justin went on vacation I made albums," he said. "And it just came out to be that." West, 31, said life has been difficult since his mother's death. Donda West died last November after having plastic surgery. "I'm just going through balancing that. And I always used to have that support system, you know. My mom would be there; no matter what, she was there before everything," he said. "We were together for like 30 years. And you know now when I'm on that stage and I look out and I say, 'What am I going to do with the rest of my life?' Like when does a real life start?' Because I have sacrificed real life to be a celebrity and to give this art to people, which is great. It is great that I was able to do that, I'm not trying to shun that in any way, but it's definitely a Catch-22 and it's bittersweet." ___ On the Net: http://www.kanyewest.com

11-15-2008, 04:44 PM	#3
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11-15-2008, 05:25 PM	#6
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	lmao he's so psychotic. my generation may be the "spoiled" generation, but we're not all cocky and arrogant...so there's no way he is our voice.
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11-17-2008, 02:13 PM	#10
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11-17-2008, 02:19 PM	#11
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	More like the ASS of a generation! Somebody pull his batteries already!!!
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11-15-2008, 03:56 PM	#2
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Now Kayne West needs to do is to learn how to sing.

11-15-2008, 04:54 PM	#4
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11-15-2008, 04:58 PM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	He's a legend in his own conspiracy filled mind.

11-15-2008, 05:33 PM	#7
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	why do so many rappers think they're the king of the world? why any of them get any respect as "MUSICIANS" is beyond me. anyone can speak rapidly over background music they stole from another artist. but given how ****ty this generation is, someone as unproductive as him could very well be a candidate for our "voice".

11-15-2008, 05:49 PM	#8
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	God...I hope he's not part of my generation.

11-15-2008, 05:53 PM	#9
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I wish he would keep his "voice" quiet when it comes to trashing other performers. Recently he went on another tirade about the artists up for MTV Awards, in both Europe and the U.S. Apparently, no one is good enough to win anything. Except him of course. He must be so loved by his fellow artists.

11-18-2008, 08:32 PM	#12
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	No. He is not. He sucks.
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11-18-2008, 09:03 PM	#13
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	I think everybody just hates rap but me

11-19-2008, 01:53 AM	#15
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	That's true JT. I don't think he's cocky. I think he cries over some stupid **** a lotta times but there's a very thin line between confidence or somebody being themselves and people calling them cocky, arrogant and a$$holes.....I don't know..everybody has their opinions of other people though.