ryanmaloney ([info]ryanmaloney) wrote,

Kanye West article

Although usually found in the news or media for his songs and lyrics, Kanye West has found another way to get himself on the frontpage. When shocking not only viewers but also unsuspecting and helpless producers and guest, Kanye West himself couldnt even realize how much coverage he was goingto receive for his outburst. On September 1, 2005 Kanye West stated bluntly that "George Bush doesn't care about black people." No one in or on the stage had exspected something of this emotional power to happen on this set. Because of this the feed went live over television uncensored. This not only gave the media something to tear at but it gave the world a shock most unexspected.
Although I do entitle Kanye West to his own opinion I strongly disagree with what he said and where he stated it. Emotions were hard enough at this time and people were'nt looking for more reasons to be distressed. To say such a shocking state will on bring people to the edge of their seats and we needed people to be calm and together at this time of need. A natural disaster, exspecially one as destructive as Hurricana Katrina, calls for a moment where people need to set aside their problems with others and work in unity. To say suck a mentally distracting staement such as he did on live television only created a barrier from what we were striving for.

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Anonymous

September 29 2005, 14:56:12 UTC 6 years ago

I agree with that only because it made more people upset than it calmed people. But once again, its an issue of taking away a given right. These freedoms are suppost to be with us always, no matter what. And somehow we always have a certain little "resriction" on these rights. Especially in a time of war or devistation. NBC had a certain responsiblity to keep everyone calm and just distribute information and make people aware of what was going on. It wasn't the right time or place for Kanye West to display his opinion. He could have done it on his own merit and set up a program just for himself instead of using NBC's air time for Hurricane Katrina benefits.

[info]brettvroman

September 29 2005, 14:58:41 UTC 6 years ago

I strongly agree with the statements you had Ryan. I also feel Kanye West is entitled to his own opinion, but at this time emotions in the United States are running high. Hurricane Katrina has devastated our country and we need to pull together, not spread apart. West's comments could easily rip people away from our common goal, the reconstruction of the South. All in all I feel your comments are exactly right, and Kanye needs to keep his cool, considering millions look up to him.

[info]bobsperrazza

September 29 2005, 18:29:59 UTC 6 years ago

I was shocked myself when i first heard about Kanye Wests outburst on NBC's Hurricane Katrina relief show. What shocked me even more was all the publicity he recieved over the next few days. Even though I didnt watch it on television, the following day in school everyone was talking about it. I agree with you, people are entitled to their own opinions, but he should've realized the circumstances surrounding the situation. This was not the right time nor place to be attacking President Bush.
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