Yooo, Kanye on Sway in the Morning. (updated)

[trynafeelmink]

If you're THAT much of a genius, why do you have to make it a point to say so? I've been around a lot of brilliant people, and their work/craft speaks for themselves. Never once do they have to say how smart they are to try to prove a point. This dude has really lost it.

Bruh i'm gonna assume those brilliant people you been around aren't national superstars that have media and internet people discussing their every move.

We are in a society that is CONTROLLED by media. a large percent of the people in America atleast, can't form an opinion unless they are told what to believe. It's documented that Kanye isn't the most bashful, humble, or media friendly guy. When you act like that the media tends to show you in a bad light (although I agree that he has caused some of those solely off his actions)

With that said him saying that's he's a genius isn't going to harm him in the least bit. I just can't believe people have a problem with him calling himself a genius and comparing himself to people who created great product for the world to obtain. Like he said however when ther's a rapper proclaiming to be the richest *****, most Gangsta, A pimp etc etc nobody looking like man i wish he would shut up.

What bad can come out of somebody seeing Kanye west say he's a genius and aspiring to reach that level of confidence in themselves and their ideas?

Worst case scenario you falsely annoint yourself and you fail miserably but atleast you tried to execute your ideas. I think what's really irking people about these interviews is that society teaches you to withhold your sense of confidence in yourself and hide it in fear of upsetting others. and he's doing the complete opposite.

 

[gllahone84]

How is Ye making it easier for black men to date white women?

That's what he said...

 

[gllahone84]

Ye ain't fooling me...

I know crack head behavior when I see it.

 

[illphillip]

bruh the only thing that causes chaos at Nike is super limited editions of lebrons, Kobe's, & maybe some foams... and even then none of those are reaching the prices of yeezy's despite Lebron & Kobe being bigger names worldwide.

but i'm not even gonna enter discussions about what sneaker can and will sell more.

General release Jordans cause chaos.

Galaxy Foams are right up there with Yeezy's in price.

Patta and Parra Air Max go for over 1G lately. I could probably list more if I tried.

Pigeon Dunks, Tiffany Dunks all did this ages ago. Riots and ridiculous resale prices.

I stood in the middle of a riot when the NERD (oh, there's Pharrell again) Dunks and Espo Air Force II's dropped and this was way before some Yeezys.

What do those things have in common?

Nike.

Not Kanye.

How much did the Air Tech challenge sell in comparison to the Yeezy, is the Air Tech worth 1400$ at the moment USED?.

Ridiculous comparison is ridiculous. See above.

You don't strike me as someone who's into sneakers like that though. Certainly not as much as you're into Kanye.

So why even go there?

 

[trynafeelmink]

How is Ye making it easier for black men to date white women?

That's what he said...

Well i'm not going to say he's the only cause but one of the most polarizing black men.... marrying one of Americas most polarizing White woman and being in a seemingly loving relationship is a huge example of interracial love correct? Their image and relationship is showcased Everywhere correct?

The more people see an example of Black man & White woman being happy together and not being slandered for it the easier it would be for someone to think that society is beginning to become more accepting of interracial couples no?

 

[sea manup]

Ye ain't fooling me...

I know crack head behavior when I see it.

Jordan head buy jordan crack head buy crack and the white man get paid off on all of that

 

[airthompson]

If you're THAT much of a genius, why do you have to make it a point to say so?

Don't read too much into that, cuz that's all artist do nowadays. They're self proclaim everything, before they're dubbed the best by the people.

Elvis was labeled King of Rock&Roll by the people, and Michael was King of Pop. Neither of them referred to themselves as the king of anything. I remember Elvis telling a fan I'm not a King, Christ is. Kanye is using lip service to persuade people he's in the realms of Elvis, Michael, Beatles, and other larger then life musical legends rather then tightening up his kilt and doing it.

 

[jjs07]

Dude ignorant as hell...

He mad b too, see his interviews? 

No grown man should be pitching fits like that.

Agreed.

I honestly thought there was a brilliance w/ Kanye right up until 808s dropped. After that, he started going left lane and pretty much doing nothing short of telling people how great of an "artist" he is. I don't think we'll ever see that pre-808s Kanye again. Dude is too caught up contradicting himself and trying to prove his "genius" that he really lost sight of what made him great to begin with. We're seeing a dude self-destruct right before our eyes.

 

[trynafeelmink]

Ye ain't fooling me...

I know crack head behavior when I see it.

See a black man trying to be on a creative level of some of the greats and break down doors to industries that aren't traditionally for us.... Crackhead Behavior & He must be crazy & Gay

See a black man profiting off negative behavior and stereotypes about violence, selling drugs etc etc.... Dude out getting his bread he's a hustla

funny how that works..... everytime a black man has something to say about a bigger entity suddenly they have gone crazy, are on drugs, or should be shamed for disrespecting their chance.

 

[jjs07]

Bruh i'm gonna assume those brilliant people you been around aren't national superstars that have media and internet people discussing their every move.

We are in a society that is CONTROLLED by media. a large percent of the people in America atleast, can't form an opinion unless they are told what to believe. It's documented that Kanye isn't the most bashful, humble, or media friendly guy. When you act like that the media tends to show you in a bad light (although I agree that he has caused some of those solely off his actions)

With that said him saying that's he's a genius isn't going to harm him in the least bit. I just can't believe people have a problem with him calling himself a genius and comparing himself to people who created great product for the world to obtain. Like he said however when ther's a rapper proclaiming to be the richest *****, most Gangsta, A pimp etc etc nobody looking like man i wish he would shut up.

What bad can come out of somebody seeing Kanye west say he's a genius and aspiring to reach that level of confidence in themselves and their ideas?

Worst case scenario you falsely annoint yourself and you fail miserably but atleast you tried to execute your ideas. I think what's really irking people about these interviews is that society teaches you to withhold your sense of confidence in yourself and hide it in fear of upsetting others. and he's doing the complete opposite.

Bruh, I'm gonna tell you not to make assumptions.

At one point, his work spoke for itself. Constantly pushing your "artistry" or "genius" in peoples faces while CONSTANTLY contradicting yourself, makes him look like a joke and is totally off putting.

His ides could be executed w/o the sideshow that comes with it.

 

[gllahone84]

Jordan head buy jordan crack head buy crack and the white man get paid off on all of that

 

[ksteezy]

General release Jordans cause chaos.

Galaxy Foams are right up there with Yeezy's in price.

Patta and Parra Air Max go for over 1G lately. I could probably list more if I tried.

What do those things have in common?

Nike.

Not Kanye.
Ridiculous comparison is ridiculous. See above.

You don't strike me as someone who's into sneakers like that though. Certainly not as much as you're into Kanye.

So why even go there?

The yeezy 2 were designed mostly after that model of Nike, the shoes are pretty similar....how is that a ridiculous comparison?...I mean you guys are claiming the shoe is what it is now not because of Ye's name attached to it but because of its design.

 

[trynafeelmink]

Agreed.

I honestly thought there was a brilliance w/ Kanye right up until 808s dropped. After that, he started going left lane and pretty much doing nothing short of telling people how great of an "artist" he is. I don't think we'll ever see that pre-808s Kanye again. Dude is too caught up contradicting himself and trying to prove his "genius" that he really lost sight of what made him great to begin with. We're seeing a dude self-destruct right before our eyes.

I wasn't even gonna try and respond to individual responses in here but let me get this straight...

So you believe that he's ignorant, but you yourself believe you saw brilliance from that same ignorant guy for years

During 808's in which you still believed he was brilliant he Lost his mother, His fiance, almost had his career ended, interrupted someones acceptance speech while drunk at the MTV awards and openly claimed this era as the most depressing of his life.

Fast forward to today... he has more freedom musically than ever before, Has married a woman that he loves, Had his first child, has gotten even more lucrative deals tha ever before yet now..... the time he claims is the happiest of his life is when we are seeing him self destruct in front of our eyes

WHAT THE **** ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT.

 

[jjs07]

The yeezy 2 were designed mostly after that model of Nike, the shoes are pretty similar....how is that a ridiculous comparison?...I mean you guys are claiming the shoe is what it is now not because of Ye's name attached to it but because of its design.

I think you're missing the point. No one said anything about the design. IllPhil was saying that the common denominator is that the shoes are made by NIKE. They could pull the same **** if they made an ultra-exclusive Kendrick Lamar kick. No one is going to be camping out at an Adidas flagship for whatever shoes Kanye is going to be designing. I just don't see it happening. As you know, Nike has pull like none other.

 

[ksteezy]

I think you're missing the point. No one said anything about the design. IllPhil was saying that the common denominator is that the shoes are made by NIKE. They could pull the same **** if they made an ultra-exclusive Kendrick Lamar kick. No one is going to be camping out at an Adidas flagship for whatever shoes Kanye is going to be designing. I just don't see it happening. As you know, Nike has pull like none other.

Bro are you oblivious to the fact that dudes are camping over night for a Ronnie Fieg exclusive Pair of Asics?....

You think an Adidas limited Yeezy won't create the same frenzy wether is hypebeasts battling resellers, tents will be set outside of these Adidas stores.

 

[jjs07]

I wasn't even gonna try and respond to individual responses in here but let me get this straight...

So you believe that he's ignorant, but you yourself believe you saw brilliance from that same ignorant guy for years

During 808's in which you still believed he was brilliant he Lost his mother, His fiance, almost had his career ended, interrupted someones acceptance speech while drunk at the MTV awards and openly claimed this era as the most depressing of his life.

Fast forward to today... he has more freedom musically than ever before, Has married a woman that he loves, Had his first child, has gotten even more lucrative deals tha ever before yet now..... the time he claims is the happiest of his life is when we are seeing him self destruct in front of our eyes

WHAT THE **** ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT.

How simple are you? Really?

I NEVER said he was brilliant during 808s.

I honestly thought there was a brilliance w/ Kanye right up until 808s dropped.

I don't think we'll ever see that pre-808s Kanye again.

Reading comprehension just isn't your thing.

I even made mention in a previous post that his **** unraveled when his mom died. If you honestly can't tell that he's been a different guy since, then I just don't know what to tell you. Go back in the phone booth and take off the cape. It's really sad.

 

[reggiekiller]

 

Jordan head buy jordan crack head buy crack and the white man get paid off on all of that

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO 

 

[illphillip]

Exactly. Nike has done this before and they'll do it again.

So who's really the driving force here. A pair of sneakers by a ******g grafitti artist caused riots before.

It pains me to think that some of the posters in here are functioning members of society. Like allowed to vote and procreate. Or maybe I'm just an old man at 24 and I "just don't get it".

No irony there at all.....

 

[jjs07]

Bro are you oblivious to the fact that dudes are camping over night for a Ronnie Fieg exclusive Pair of Asics?....

You think an Adidas limited Yeezy won't create the same frenzy wether is hypebeasts battling resellers, tents will be set outside of these Adidas stores.

No, I don't think a limited Adidas Yeezy will create the same buzz/frenzy as if it was dropping for Nike. My point still stands....what IllPhil said went over your head.

 

[ksteezy]

What campaign did nike use to promote the Yeezys?...ya do know the promotion for the yeezys was all done by KANYE WEST....by him wearing them exclusively and by him performing throughout the GLow in the Dark tour...

Yes Nike is the ****** I love nike!...always have, always will!....but the yeezy frenzy has a lot more to do with Ye...

 

[illphillip]

How can it have "a lot more to do with Ye" (there's that pet name again) when it's all been done before Kanye?

Air Force IIs have NEVER been a popular model and some god awful clear ones designed by a graf artist sold out and nearly got people stabbed (trust...) ages ago.

How can your affinity for another man blind your perception when the truth is right in front of you?

 

[trynafeelmink]

how does one see brilliance in someones work who they just stated was ignorant. Ignorance and brilliance don't go hand in hand to me but you know my reading comprehension is off

 

[ksteezy]

We are talking SPECIFICALLY about the yeezys tho....and illphilip didn't say people bought them because of the design, some other NTers a few pages back did.

 

[stillin729]

Steezy man you are riding hard for Yeezy who cares what the Yeezy 2 is worth they are made in extremely limited quantities

Did you actually drop $1400 for a pair of Yeezys?

 

[meek meals]

My man tom us more revolutionary than kanye! Dude makes affordable zappatos that everyone rocks and he puts a shoe on an african kid for every shoe you buy...plus he started it all by his damned self

.....or militias intercept the shipments and sell them at wild prices.