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1/5/2010 7:23 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
What an jackass WTF and who the F
he think he is .He is a damn disgrace
and arrogant Mutha @#$%!a
1/5/2010 7:28 PM
m Says:
In the title it should be "he is". Proof reading FTL.
1/5/2010 7:41 PM
Robert Says:
WHO CARES WHAT HE SAYS?
1/5/2010 7:46 PM
PresidentBushit@yahoo.com Says:
He is King Wrapper
1/5/2010 7:48 PM
KANYELOVER Says:
Kanye rocks.U jealous whites.@#$%!s are the future!
1/5/2010 7:51 PM
Myself Says:
PLEASE RE-SPELL THAT TO "HE'S" or "HE IS" Like "M" says...
1/5/2010 7:55 PM
Nick Says:
Funny how you call Kanye out on his grammar when yours isn't much better. Kanye never said he thinks he is anyone. All he said is that he strides to be great. Is that all of a sudden a crime?
1/5/2010 8:02 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
Kanye is recovering his lost golden boy image due to needless hiatus in Music Award......... ha////////
1/5/2010 8:07 PM
pantera Says:
What was it the president called him ? You know the black man in the white house. I think it was JACK ASS for once Obama is right.
1/5/2010 8:28 PM
Daisy Ngige Says:
Why oh why is everyone blowing this out of prorpotion? He didn't say he's like Maya Angelou, but that he wants to follow in her footsteps. Is this not something that many have said before? Personally, I think Maya Angelou is inspiring and there have been many who have wanted to do it like she does. Frankly, I'm going to point a finger at the person who wrote this article. The reason people criticize the media is because of people like you. Indeed, Kanye West is an egotistical bastard, but what you wrote is a simple fallacy. Oh the modern day journalist. Take a simple statement, milk it, exagerate it and feed it to the people (who for the most part will eat it up). Argh, I don't even follow celeb gossip and clearly, for the right reasons. This article is a very sad and pathetic attempt to bash Kanye West. But since people are responding to it give yourself a pat on the back.
1/5/2010 8:30 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
what you did last musical awards , was extremely extremely rude and unpolite. how about if someone take the microphone from you in front of big audience and tell you that Enem has the best music and he deserved it. Mr. West, I don't know what you think your yourself.But you are always middle of controversy. I don't listen to music so did my family and anybody I met in life , they never listen before and will not listen to your song ever . So, far I know you are rapper. How dare you , compare to yourself to Michael Jackson(worldwide pop icon), scholar Maya Angelou. Its time for you to checkup with psychiatrist.Recently, you lost your mom,my heart goes out for family. You should be more repectful instead, you rae acting like super mad man. I have a little suggestion you, follow those rapper who are established and better position than you like JZ. If you treat other person with will get respect. May you never learn that before , now know . Ha.....ha...haa....
1/5/2010 8:34 PM
nevhtur Says:
Kanye West is a straight a straight up idiot.
1/5/2010 8:36 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
too funny , comparing himself to maya Angelou , the idiot's not shy for sure
Not talented either , what a dope !
1/5/2010 9:35 PM
charles Says:
Kanye is a douche
1/5/2010 9:52 PM
legit Says:
he never compared him self to maya angelou so why it says he thinks hes is maya angelou is just dumb
1/5/2010 10:14 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
Why would any one with a brain of their own care WHAT the hell he says ? I am so over Mr. West !!!!
1/5/2010 10:18 PM
BOSS Says:
He is pure racism unfiltered. With hate stuffed in your chest there is no chance of salvation from yourself. He will destroy himself sad but true.
1/5/2010 10:48 PM
Martin Sharpton X Says:
righteous. when WE are again the kings, Lords, rulers of empires - the chosen ones - for indeed WE were, WE shall look down upon them, force & show them the errors of their salt, rice, snow-covered ways, (Mr. West has had it harder then anyone of them could imagine!), and truly mean it when WE say, "kill whitey"!!!!


jez, what a douche this a*#wipe is!
1/5/2010 10:58 PM
ACW Says:
The editors of the site should make sure THEY spell Gil Scott-Heron's first name right before they mock Kanye for spelling his last name wrong.

As for Kanye's comment, it seems pretty innocuous. He admires artists like Maya Angelou and Nina Simone, and he would like to improve over time, the way they did.

Daisy Ngige said the rest of what I want to say, a few entries above mine.
1/5/2010 11:01 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
Let Kanye be!!
1/5/2010 11:11 PM
Another DimeWars Guest1/5/2010 8:36 PM Says:
kanye west Is a Douche Bag. He always writes in capital letters like what he says is sooo important, and he is always kissing his own a$$... What a No Talent Bumb.
1/5/2010 11:15 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
no anglo influence no real chance
1/5/2010 11:21 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
lol most of you are stupid you've let the title of the article send you off. did half of you even actually read what he said? he said he wants to FOLLOW IN HER FOOTSTEPS, not that he wants to be her smh you let the website spin this into kanye slander and you're all buying into it. lol its no different than an aspiring basketball player saying he hopes to follow the steps of michael jordan he's not saying he is maya angelou but he wants to be better over time like her what is wrong with that?
1/5/2010 11:25 PM
jp Says:
This was quite possibly the most misleading headline better. I mean I say I wanna follow in Christ's footsteps but that doesn't mean I'm comparing myself to him. I'd be upset but this seems to be the headline that all sites are running with so way to strive to be the best. :)
1/6/2010 12:48 AM
ThAnKuAnDUrWeLcOmE Says:
Some people just should not be reporters, writers, journalist, BLOGGERS, or whatever you may call yourselves. I think you know what your doing, if not then you are just vindictive. I can't believe that people would make such a careless mistake of interpreting what someone says. If you read Kanye's blog, then you would see that the man did not compare himself to MA; However, he did admit to being a true artist. AND...I would have to agree with him. I believe that stupid, dumb and ignorant people don't follow Kanye; it is the deep thinkers, believers, and ambitious individuals who believe in Kanye's work. Some of Y'all COUNTRY BUMPKINS still pissed with Kanye over that Taylor Swift incident, well Grow up, get over it. The man isn't going anywhere. He is Hip-Hop, he is a true poet/artist. I love Kanye for what he believes in, the man may be hated by many, but he is still Real, the realist thing that's ever happened to music. Keep it up Ye, and Congrats on your comeback!
1/6/2010 12:48 AM
ThAnKuAnDUrWeLcOmE Says:
Some people just should not be reporters, writers, journalist, BLOGGERS, or whatever you may call yourselves. I think you know what your doing, if not then you are just vindictive. I can't believe that people would make such a careless mistake of interpreting what someone says. If you read Kanye's blog, then you would see that the man did not compare himself to MA; However, he did admit to being a true artist. AND...I would have to agree with him. I believe that stupid, dumb and ignorant people don't follow Kanye; it is the deep thinkers, believers, and ambitious individuals who believe in Kanye's work. Some of Y'all COUNTRY BUMPKINS still pissed with Kanye over that Taylor Swift incident, well Grow up, get over it. The man isn't going anywhere. He is Hip-Hop, he is a true poet/artist. I love Kanye for what he believes in, the man may be hated by many, but he is still Real, the realist thing that's ever happened to music. Keep it up Ye, and Congrats on your comeback!
1/6/2010 7:03 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
I only have one thing to say about Kanye, he self proclaimed himself the voice of our generation. In my opinion Kanye you don't proclaim yourself, you let others do that for you, and allow your words and music to speak for themselves. A poet does not speak for himself he speaks for a generation, all I hear coming out of this guys mouth is me me me. He certainly does not speak for my generation , although I do own one of his albums, and think he on occasion has some smart lyrics, but you have to have a little longevity under your belt Kanye to be the voice of a generation, he lost me with that comment!
1/6/2010 7:34 PM
President Obama Says:
He's a jackass.
1/6/2010 8:32 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
This jackass could not follow in anyones footsteps let alone Maya Angelo's!You put big money in a young man's hand and he thinks he is above the law and public opinion, he's trying to make us believe he doesn't need a seat on that special bus,as for those think that he is the voice of hip hop maybe you need a seat next to him!
1/6/2010 8:37 PM
CAKES Says:
Dude- he said he wanted to follow in her footsteps...Such a none issue. Stop trying to go "viral" and actually report something viable. Dumbasses. And I hate Kanye too. Sheesh.
1/6/2010 8:40 PM
kanyeJack Says:
was he drinking Hennessy when he wrote this? or that must be some good @#$%!!
1/6/2010 8:51 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
Kanya is just a typical egocentric guy who thinks he is enlightened and the @#$%!. It's not that big of a deal and this article is pointless. I didn't think he compared himself to Maya or Nina, I think he was trying to say he will improve and be great like them in time. Although he comes off as an ass, I have to say that positive attitude and goals is a good thing and more people should try it. Just don't tell everyone about it, just do it.
Oh, and Kanye, Nina Simone was awesome from the beginning, and you will never compare to her. But reach for the stars.
1/6/2010 9:42 PM
P. Ness Says:
He sucks yo mammas ass!I wish, he would overdose and go out in style.Oh and learn to spell better.
1/6/2010 10:09 PM
phillylive Says:
yo first of all the post master says the ego of this brother knows no bounds. Well of course he ain't a "brother" himself which goes ta show his own ignorant ego. How rude. if you were a brother who would be mad at anyone who would aspire to be someone legendary iconic and such a historically positive role model.I wonder what the blogger knows of Dr. Angelou anyway
1/6/2010 10:22 PM
kanye west Says:
im stupid and im a caca head loser
1/6/2010 10:24 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
Well, if the man thinks, then so shall he be. He made what none of us can say is a mistake, but a very disrespectful choice in dissing Taylor. OK, now lets cast the first stone, come on, we'll be casting all day long. God bless!
1/6/2010 10:30 PM
chad Says:
Well, if the man thinks, then so shall he be. He made what none of us can say is a mistake, but a very disrespectful choice in dissing Taylor. OK, now lets cast the first stone, come on, we'll be casting them all day long. God bless! Because if God didn't we'd all be dead from some of the choices we've made. How about we forgive this guy for the transgression that he's already having to live with every day of his life, and start concentrating on how we can make this decade 100 times better than the one we've made it out of? Maybe then we will find jobs.
1/6/2010 10:38 PM
sky Says:
I am not a fan of Kanye West but he did not compare himself to Angelou. all he said was he wanted to follow in her footsteps. I think people spend to much time on what celebrities are saying. Really who gives a @#$%!?
1/6/2010 10:47 PM
Nick Says:
Okay, I agree Kanye says some stupid things, and does some stupid things, but this article's title is completely taken out of context. If someone were to just casually look at this article, and not give the time to read it, then they would definitely come out with some misunderstandings. He is arrogant, but in this instance he is simply trying to pay homage to the great poets by hoping the end of his career is comparable to theirs.
1/6/2010 11:07 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
he says he is getting better as his career goes on? he had no 'good' career to begin with? he is just a low-life, who thinks talking a 'poem' to electronical beats is music and art? maya angelou's work is beautiful artwork, kanye, or any other 'rappers', work will never be considered art or beautiful! and by the way, he IS arrogant and should have no reason to be in the spotlight with all these 'smart' remarks and actions.
1/6/2010 11:16 PM
DimeWars Guest Says:
he says he is getting better as his career goes on? he had no 'good' career to begin with? he is just a low-life, who thinks talking a 'poem' to electronical beats is music and art? maya angelou's work is beautiful artwork, kanye, or any other 'rappers', work will never be considered art or beautiful! and by the way, he IS arrogant and should have no reason to be in the spotlight with all these 'smart' remarks and actions.
1/6/2010 11:33 PM
Nana Says:
Are u kidding me? Mr. West was just speaking the truth on how the rap game is right now. Its a lot of artists out here perpetrating. If anything this is his testimony to be better than that. Acknowledging (forgive the spelling) that he wants to do better than he has in the past Bless be with him. Stop hating...Bliss
1/6/2010 11:34 PM
ding ding, school's in bitch! Says:
Kanye for one can you just shut the @#$%! up?!! u made a major ass out of yourself at the music awards, now you compare yourself to greats like maya and nina? Nina could smoke your ass any given day if she were still around. Dude it's time to seek help before your labeled as the dumb@#$%! who didn't fly over the cuckoo's nest
1/6/2010 11:54 PM
mykol Says:
Kayne,needs to team up with jon gosslin,they would make a great team,with there ego's
1/7/2010 12:06 AM
DimeWars Guest Says:
Throw him a bunch of bananas and close the cage door...!
1/7/2010 12:18 AM
Reader Says:
It's not entirely out of context. He doesn't think he's Maya Angelou, he thinks he's better than the common rappers whose careers get worse. He considers himself one of the great poets of the generation, bringing the "Truth" to the brainwashed masses. He's going to follow in her footsteps, believing himself to be at her level enough to even get near her footsteps.

Kanye is not a poet, he's just another celebrity, clogging up bandwith.
1/7/2010 12:47 AM
Ronnie Wayne Hughes Says:
Kanye is a waste of space. Its not just the whites but the blacks also that are fed up with his racist arrogant ways. He thinks he can walk on water when he is lucky to be alive after the accident that left him with a jaw wired shut. Figure the selfish asshole would be thankful instead of arrogant. I never wish failure on anyone, but West is the bottom of the barrel dumpster monkey! I started hating him after the Bush comment and now the taylor swift thing. Well if you wanna get racist Kanye the here ya go @#$%! YOU @#$%!! Sorry thats what you are!
9/8/2010 9:55 AM
Isaac Th' Says:
I do not say this brother is a waste of space but this quote shows how he can write pretentious meandering bull @#$%! like so many have done down the years. he is no worse but chiefly no better than anybody else. There be no place for arrogance in the world, one is enough.
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