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Kanye West - Grammy comment, re Beck

Kanye West on-camera last nite: 'Beck needs to respect artistry.' Then a long rant about...ah just watch it.

What would Kanye say about Beethoven? Or Dylan? or Matisse?

Having fun with this as Twitter is aflame already with it. But the more I think about it, the more it gnaws on me. He was referring to Beck winning Album of the Year (instead of Beyonce). I could go on a long rant myself about his ego, general creepiness, but nothing I could add. But his comments are heard by millions of music fans...

Anyhoo, anyone else see those comments? Reactions?
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onhwy61
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Mr. West has sold more records, made more money and won more Grammys (21 at last count) than anybody posting negative comments on this thread. His wife is probably better looking than your wives too.

Keep on hating if it makes you feel good.
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+1 Hew.

It's legitimate to question West's talent and behavior, but there's another undercurrent running through this thread.
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It warms my soul that West pisses off some of you people so much. He must be doing something right.
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"You people" is an us vs. them signifier used to form distinctions within groups.

One of the hallmarks of rock music is that it offends certain people. Based upon this thread I believe Mr. West to be a true rocker.
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Will we even be mentioning his name in years to come
That statement would have applied to Ronald Reagan in 1948. One never knows, does one?
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