Kanye at the VMA’s

By Chris Davidson

Kanye. Kanye. Kanye. The only sound resounding in my shaking head while I witnessed Mr. West shock America once again. If by some miraculous event, you have not heard about Kanye West’s latest national Blog-worthy episode, please allow me to elaborate while you crawl from under your rock.

Last Sunday, on the Video Music Awards, a humble and very deserving, young Taylor Swift ascends the stage to accept her well-earned award for Best Female Video. This must have been a euphoric moment for Taylor as she delivers her customary acceptance speech; but wait, not when Yeezy’s on the loose. Much to everyone’s surprise, Kanye appears on the stage, seemingly out of nowhere, interrupts Taylor’s “Thank You’s,” states that “Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time,” and in that moment he deprives Taylor of her “winning moment.”

Now “Yay” has had many unpredictable moments since the release of his album “College Dropout,” one of his most famous statements that former President George W. Bush “does not care about Black people.” Despite the fact that audiences know Kanye to be arrogant, self-centered, and condescending, no one was prepared for this attack on an innocent Taylor Swift.

Kanye West pleads his sorrow and shows some type of remorse for his actions while being interviewed by Jay Leno; he also claims that he is sorry for the incident. Is this enough, however? Can Kanye do whatever he wants, when he wants, and nullify the negativity of his actions with a simple, “I’m sorry?” Even President Obama feels that Kanye’s actions were unruly and immature. Obama identifies Kanye to be a “Jackass.”
If the leader of the country feels that you are not a constructive member of the public, maybe it’s time to reevaluate your image of Kanye. Link...