During an interview with the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Chicago rapper Kanye West spoke on the similarities shared between himself and fellow Watch The Throne emcee Jay Z. According to Ye, who spoke on his similarities with Jay after being asked about a Watch The Throne follow-up, both artists use the studio as a way of letting out their frustrations.
Kanye went on to explain that the frustrations the pair faces stem from “breaking down boundaries” with projects such as Jay’s partnership with the Brooklyn Nets and the introduction of Roc Nation Sports.
“I can’t say when, but that’s my brother, so we go in the studio, we start thinking of some ideas and have something we wanna say and get off our chests,” said Kanye. “Cause we both are frustrated because we both breaking down boundaries and walls in our own way. It’s like that man had to do everything he did in his career to be able to get a piece of the Nets…And then when he wanted to get into baseball everybody complaining at him like ‘How you ain’t gonna…’ Everybody got they ideas of what they would do if they was you, but there’s no other me or Jay Zs. You know what I’m saying? So, a lot of times we have to take into consideration public opinion to a certain extent, but then also take the education that we doing.”
Kanye was again asked to address his “creative genius” remarks, which were first made during the rapper’s appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Ye confirmed that in his mind he is a creative genius and that his comments about holding that title have not been misconstrued.
“Exactly that. It’s not misconstrued,” he said. “Yeah, I don’t know any other way to word it. You know what I’m saying? I mean, like I’m just—I’m having to turn up because what happens is I’ll go and have a meeting with Louis Vuitton or go have a meeting with Disney. And they will say, ‘Well, you’re a musician.’ Because that’s what I make money at. And I’m like ‘No, I’m a creative genius [meaning] I have a perspective and if I apply myself and get the right tools I will make the best version of it that you’ve ever seen of anything.’”
Kanye’s initial “creative genius” comments were made as he was interviewed by Jimmy Kimmel in October of this year and was asked about his interview with BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe.
“When I did that interview [with BBC Radio 1], I was really vocal about a lot of the things I’ve been dealing with over the past ten years, in classification of just a celebrity, because for me, I’m a creative genius,” said Ye. “There’s no other way to word it. I know you’re not supposed to say that about yourself. I say things the wrong way a lot of times, but my intention is always positive. I want to bring more things to the world. I want to help the world.”
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man this guy is sooooooooooooooo annoying
i think his having a mid life crisis
You know who else is annoying, people that use more than one “o” in “so”, shit is gay.
and people that say “soooooooooooooooo” is some gay shit fag
You know what else is annoying, gay ass niggas that don’t know fuckin grammar! its he’s not his on line 3 bitch!
Pretty sure Ye is fighting a losing battle on the whole Fashion Designer thing. No racism or anything, but if he thinks these French/Italian snobby billionaire top level fashion moguls are just gonna let some Black American rapper into their fold, i think hes got another thing comin
I think they would/will if Yeezy actually designs something of “genius” level…
All is fashion he put out been terrible…
psychotic, put him down
put one in me.
20 years from now Kanye will be seen as a Pac like figure in the culture of music. A true legend who is fearless and all about self-empowerment and determination.
Peace To Brother West.
word i feel the same way, all this criticism from negligent minds was probably the same shit pac used to hear back in the day as well. people are so afraid to speak up that they would rather put down someone who actually has the balls to say exactly how he feels.
PAC – Black Panther Revolutionary
Kanye – Fashionista Whiney Bitch
^^^Kill yourself.
Pac spoke directly to the people, he didn’t walk around whining about not
getting deals in the high fashion industry; gtfoh with that comparison
dont ever compare Kanye to Tupac. Tupac talked to & for the people. Kanye Pimped & sold out the people.
^^^Lies from faggoons.
In 18 years when North West is an adult we will see if Kanye West was able to combine nature and nurture to “make the best version of anything.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM0yR0-_z_Y Listen to the second verse on this and tell me he dont rap like kanye
And see, that’s why none of you will understand what I am and what I stand for. I am Mozart, I am Wilt Chamberlain, I am genius in the flesh. I am art, I am God. I can paint a masterpiece using just my penis. I can construct a sewage treatment plant made of popsicle sticks powered by a 900 watt toaster oven. That’s genius, that’s Kanye. I am a fish. I am Ringo Star. I am a Beetle.
you are a gay fish
I’m a fag, you can tell by my jokes.
i wish this dude would shut the fuck up and stop doing all these interviews. heard his show in kansas only sold 4500 out of 18000 tickets LOL
Yeah and all of the other ones have been close to sold out. Man he’s losing. fucking retard.
Sure, because you have an army of guest producers helping you with everything (NoID, RZA, Q-Tip, Rick, etc)
Even geniuses like myself need a little extra help every now and then.
KANYE WEST BREATHES! MORE AT 11.
Goddamn, get off this nigga’s nuts. What the fuck DX.
For Real right? All they post is Anti Kanye shit now…. Fucking amatuers
How bout at least a better version of kanye west? Without bitching and cocaine.
Danielle Harling LIKES SUCKING KANYE DICK!!!!!!!!!!
How about the best version of humility???
best comment
Kanye West is smarter than everybody by FAR…BY FAR…BY FARRRRRRRR…except for me and AC who blow him out
If he’s really smart he should figure out a way to have his way besides crying about shit.
He didn’t do either of those things. What are you a white middle-aged woman? Get off of this site.
yo first off kanye needs to get off his high horse. he swears he is the greatest thing walking. i don’t think so to me he is a complaining cry baby at first I was def feelin him now though he is getting sickning. and as for pusha t being a legend that’s laughable.
Hip Hop DX should be named Trolling KAnue and sucking Eminems dick…Is this all you do DX? Fucking clowns
up to I saw the paycheck which said $8732, I didnt believe …that…my mom in-law could truley receiving money part-time from there pretty old laptop.. there uncle has done this for only a year and as of now repaid the debts on their villa and got themselves a Alfa Romeo. check it out… http://www.Fb39.com
Theres always been sumthin about you that I was able to relate to. The way you laid it out, made me an instant fan. Believe that!!!! You’ve always “kept it right” and that why the love you get is and will always be geniune! K.I.M
Dear people who took out Biggie and Tupac,
You now have a new target. Please see this through in the most speedy way possible. Thank you.
True Hip Hop Fans
fuck u forgettin Big L!
You’re not a true hiphop fan, you faggot. Go listen to Riff Raff, you queer.
Beat Picasso in a drawing contest nigga!
Thats pretty funny considering Yezzus sounded like a pathetic and generic attempt to make experimental hip hop.
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“kill yourself” guy
Gucci Mane trolls
kill yourself
You forgot the “JA RULE X HARRY FARUD” guy
until I saw the draft ov $8259, I have faith that…my… father in law was like they say actualey taking home money in their spare time on their apple laptop.. there friend brother has been doing this for under twelve months and a short time ago took care of the depts on there appartment and bourt a brand new Mini Cooper. look at here… http://www.Fb39.com
but there are multiple comic book arcs they could have chosen. no one needed to see uncle ben die yet again.
start with your lyrics far from the best
Every Jay-Z album sounds the same to me!
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Kanye, in his mind confirms that he is a creative genius….. well he also thinks he is a God in his mind so hey, lets make it 4. Father, Son, Holy Ghost, and Ye I guess…..
Can we just start naming these articles
Random Thoughts: By Kanye West ?
Fuck Kayne West for fuckkkks sake! RAY J – I HIT IT FIRST! I wanna see a DJ play that track when Kayne is in the club!!! I WOULD BE THAT DJ PLAYING IT!
So you and stalky are the same person? Obviously white retards, that don’t know how to spell a simple name.
Kayne should try and remake Ray J’s I hit it first!!! Ohh wait.. He didn’t hit it first Ray J did . Kayne = FAIL!
Sucking each others dicks later brah?
Hey HHDX, I can speak bullshit too. Write an article about me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imVlSwcJ38s
Wile E. Coyote considered himself a genius too and look how that always turned out for him
LOL who dressed this delusional ass nigga in that pic?!
my friend’s step-sister makes $88/hr on the laptop. She has been fired from work for 7 months but last month her pay was $13253 just working on the laptop for a few hours. read this article… =========================>> http://www.Fb49.com
Just fuck off, Kanye. Who really listens to what this clown says? Makes me laugh when people call him a genius, especially just lately – it has been the perfect time for him to release Bound 2. Muppet.
A lot of people, you dumbass. Good to know you dickride DX’s bullshit articles though.
I support Mr. West. what people fail to realize is when they say “i want the old humble kanye back from the college drop out days” shit he was hella cocky then. he has always been one not to bite his tongue. he lifestyle is different now so his battles are different. but he is the same guy. how many other artist out there used their voice and fame to say something positive that record execs and media didnt really want to get out to the lower class mid class urban people? thats what his first two albums represent. that was his battle back then. we cant expect him to keep his mouth close or to not express himself because that same “big mouth” of his and that same “ego” is what lead to him putting out those classic heart felt albums. he speaks his mind. he did on every album… graduation he expressed himself and his ego. 808’s was a genius album despite the autotune. because he had the balls and ego to make that album. MBDTF was another ego driven album. it he and a white chick on the cover for christ sake. awesome musik comes from kanye not only because he is very talented. but also because he has the balls to express himself. so for those who dont like him and for those who suuport him. we all talking about him and i would bet a moths salary that EVERYONE who posted on her has at least 2 of his albums if not all
Yeezus was the best version of shit!!!
And I know what shit is, because I EAT SHIT!!!!!
YOU’RE A FUCKING WOMAN KANYE LET ME TELL YOU THAT MUCH! I’M GONNA TAKE YOUR KILT WEAR IT AS A SKIRT CUM IN IT AND WIPE YOUR FUCKING FACE WITH IT!!!!!
Yo Brian, it’s Lance bra. Remember we met at 40 Twinks NightClub on the BLVD? You got so wasted and yelled out, “WHO WANTS TO FUCK ME?”
WELL KANYE IF YOU ARE NOT FAGGOT COME SHOW ME MOTHERFUCKER! I’M GOING TO PUT YOU IN THE CAMEL CLUTCH I’LL FUCK YOUR ASS AND MAKE YOU HUMBLE!
I think he should try to make the best version of
S H U T T H E F U C K U P ! ! !
Sweet spaces, bro.
Fucking HipHopdx, Fucking Hiphopdx. Please stop, you are not TMZ. Stop please!!! Report hip hop stories only, otherwise you lose credibility as a proper hip hop site.
Haha he’s like an unwanted…. RAT that wants attention!!!!!
Grow up you attention seeking, pig headed, OVER RATED (AT EVERYTHING YOU DO!) prick.
AS one of my favorite MC’s once said to someone just like YOU “Eat a dick up till you hiccup”!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha5GeAYyZ5Q
LOL, this guy tries to justify his asshole-ness by saying ‘but its positive’ in everything he does. Everyone always has ‘good intentions’ but that alone doesn’t justify actions.
C L O W N
You’re a fag.
I FUGGS WITH HIM NOW!
Couldn’t stand him as a rapper, now he’s the most interesting cat in showbiz to me – PERIOD! Are you people even listening to him? ait til you guys hit 30, it’ll all make sense to you.
Huh??? STFU u stupid faggot
when you hit 30 your supposed to grow out of this type of music and listen to big daddy kane or some shit not fucking kanye. maybe when you hit 40 you will realize kanye and jay z is all music for kids. go listen to some gangstarr foundation learn from that kid
A whole lot of retard is being talked about by the comment above me.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTTxxSzWKNM
hip hop lives –here thank me later
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Kanye tries to hard to convince the world that he’s “great”. Because he knows the truth, he’s mediocre at best as a rapper, a great producer, but even the best in that category. So how can he possibly transcend all of these other mediums that he compares himself to? He’s nowhere near the best in his field.
Typo
“…but NOT even the best in that category”
Well….least he’s confident in his abilities….can’t take that away from him….lmao
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That’s what he should say…
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