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Home • Celebrity

9 Times Kanye West Had a Point

Happy birthday, Yeezus! May your 38th year be filled with nothing but happiness, precious new bundles of joy and endless wisdom (like some of these gems that you've spouted!).
By Jolie A. Doggett · Updated October 27, 2020
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Kanye-isms

Kanye is very outspoken against classism, as he made clear during his speech at Oxford University this week.

9 Times Kanye Had a Point
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Kanye-isms

We all remember that day when Kanye called out the Presient of the United States during a telethon to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims. His statement made us clutched our pearls, but… did he have a point?

9 Times Kanye Had a Point
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Kanye-isms

During his acceptance speech at the 2015 BET Honors, Kanye West tried to encourage young people of color to use their talents to create wealth.

9 Times Kanye Had a Point
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Kanye-isms

Kanye also tried to help young Black men shift their focus toward more lofty goals and aspirations while accepting the Visionary Award at the 2015 BET Honors.

9 Times Kanye Had a Point
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Kanye-isms

Even though this lyric from “Good Life” is brief, it packs a punch.

9 Times Kanye Had a Point
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Kanye-isms

During a 2006 interview for The Fader magazine, Kanye opened up about his journey as a creative kid and how the world tries to limit the imagination.

9 Times Kanye Had a Point
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Kanye-isms

While others value money, cars and clothes, Kanye places value in time.

9 Times Kanye Had a Point
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Kanye-isms

On Twitter, Kanye called out artists who use degrading language by shining a spotlight on a musical legend who keeps his lyrics clean and positive.

9 Times Kanye Had a Point
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Kanye-isms

This lyric from the song “Big Brother” is a reminder to spread love while the one you love is still around. 

9 Times Kanye Had a Point
TOPICS:  Kanye West