"I'm a pop enigma. I live and breathe every element in life. I rock a bespoke suit and I go to Harold's for fried chicken. It's all these things at once, because, as a tastemaker, I find the best of everything."

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRF.

What a dope this guy is …He's an embarrassment.

He is nothing more than a loud-mouthed jerk, a legend in his own mind. I feel sorry for the world if this asshat really is considered to be a "tastemaker".

The only taste he makes is a bad one, in my mouth.

Also, tee hee, that sounds dirty.

You're a baaaad girl janice.

Well, Hags, I'm outta here too. May you all have the Merriest Christmas, Kickingest Kwanza and Rockingest Ramadan ever.

See you next week.

He's such a dick.

All sympathy I had for this dude (after his mother died) has left the building.

Aww, I bet he is making his mom very proud.

Why is it he thinks its ok to be racist if you're black.

I play to the stereotypes. I believe in the stereotypes. And I submit to them. [Affects a black, Southern accent] "Man, black people sure can cook some chicken! And I'ma get some black chicken."
See then Kanye says shiat like this and I don't know if he's putting on an act and being really really smart. But as his apologist, (here and at another few choice blogs) I am starting to wane from the notion that he's brilliant. I saw Tracy Morgan last night on telly and he was "in character" and it was amazing, or Andy Kaufman, that guy was always using an alter ego. But with Kanye there is no rhyme or reason and unfortunately I am starting to back away from an artist I enjoyed. Bummer. Ruined my holidaze.

I understand what he's saying. As a hispanic I like to make everythign I do as spic as I can. I bring a pinata everywhere I go just to make sure I'm always keeping it reals. Arrrrriba.

I also forgot to change my name back. Why wasn't I sent some kind of memo. It's becuase I'm a spic, isn't it?

Maria, I think that maybe Kanye is just very young, and not expressing himself well. Up until now, I haven't really been paying attention to him, I did however read this interview. "Ebony and Ivory" (Stevie and Paul)kept running through my mind.

I don't think Kanye cares about white people either. I think Kanye just cares about Kanye.

MMMM… guacamole.

juju, it's cause memos are a very white thing, and we just wanted to submit to the stereotypes. You know.

Fine, no guacamole for you. Your just too white for my festive dip.

Man, I believe in the stereotypes, too! He's onto something.

So black people are best at fried chicken and bad credit, whereas I would be best at math and lisping?

Hopefully, he'll swear off the media after going apeshit at the Grammys.

I don't think Kanye's young and unable to express himself. I think he's just a self-centered ignorant dick.

Fine, but I'm keeping the mayonnaise.

Should he care about black people more than he cares about white people? If he's a prick then shouldn't his pompous attitude be rejected equally among all critics? I think a handful of journalists have completely rejected him and then there are those that are afraid, maybe of the repercussions. I mean the guy sells a lot of albums, and his contemporaries don't get as much press on the dumb things they might say…I think the media just doesn't know how to handle this, and so, Kanye is just encouraged to act out, more and more like a toddler.

I think he expresses himself too much. There really is no need to express every thought. Hey, now I really want some fried chicken.

See, it was what was happening in my head at that very second, but was it neccessary for me to put it out there? Maybe just the Colonel would care, but not anybody else. Sometimes thoughts are good right where they are.

"If he’s a prick then shouldn’t his pompous attitude be rejected equally among all critics?"

Yes, but I don't think that makes him any less of a prick.

Janice, enjoy that schlop on your grilled cheese sandwhich.

I like chocolate chip cookies.

Dammit… I just want the fried chicken. Where's j_b? Didn't he used to give out day passes?

Now all you hags are just talking about food…stop it. Is that all you care about, your fricken' shitnames and dip? :)

It's Kanye's fault. He's a tastemaker, and he made me want chicken. I was powerless.

Green is a color.

I say we all just go nuts and eat the chicken. It's like that movie, Footloose. Except instead of doing the white man's overbite, we just want to eat some chicken. I'm also pretty sure that's a white mans movie. Kevin Bacon is a dead giveaway.

Chicken, guacamole and bacon wrap. Hold the mayo.

They should serve that at the UN cafeteria. A side of freedom fries, please.

I simply must go out and find friend chicken that makes me scream, "Now, that tastes black"!

I thought that, too, 46. Like, well, it must be some good chicken because it validates a much reviled sterotype and was put forth by a black man. It must be insanely good if he threw out a good portion of anti-racisism work for some breast and thigh.

Well… I was getting really hungry, and then Cord made that last post. Now I just feel nauseated. Hollow (from the movie trailer) and nauseated (by the Mad Cow Comb).

*combo* Now I have low blood sugar. See what you done did!

Is it really so ridiculous to identify Daft Punk as "white" music? I'm black and I listen to Daft Punk, but I don't think that undermines the premise. Obviously it's a broad sweeping categorization, but it's based on general truth. Which is usually what you get in jokes and interview outtakes.

And as an established and successful cultural miscegenator, I'm more inclined to go with his "comprehension" of race over this dumb-down-egalitarian approach. "Kanye West doesn't care about black people" … really? I mean if we're so beholden to speaking in truths, do you honestly believe that? Get off the low-horse cause you're going for an easy joke as much as he is.

Negro please. He said he "does everything to make it black," - intimating that it being "white" makes it inferior. Just like when he says he wants "white credit" - he is saying that "black credit" is inferior. So he is not gonna "get that" good credit because it isn't something that "black people are best at?"

He talks about recognizing difference - that is fine with me, hell celebrate the fuckers. But it somewhat belies his point when the next words are about how the difference is inferior. He isn't into celebrating, he is into excluding and belittling - every race. How fucked up is it that he says there are certain things that certain races are best at and he is (only is the implication) going to go after what his race is best at. Well, everyone who is the exception and not the rule is screwed, and those that are unqualified get to have a sense of entitlement. I refuse to live in that world - it is too damned limited. And only a sheep would accept it.

You guys are all haters!! He isnt being racisit hes being real!!! A big difference, also hes speaking his mind, something celebrities are scared to do. Right On Kanye PREACH!!!!!!!!!!!

You know who else likes to keep it real? Who else likes to speak his mind? The Grand Fucking Wizard. Rayray, or should I say re-re, becuase you are clearly fucking retarded. I'm just being real, don't hate by saying you disagree.

Good thing we live in America and were allowed to say whatever the hell we want, or else Shit#1 would sound like a real dumb ass hugh???

Speaking of sounding like a dumbass, I think you're going for "huh."

It does not matter who is saying this, a black, white, or his Hispanic person it is stereotyping. How can someone just be "keeping it real" if what they are saying is just plain ignorant and completely false. Does he think Obarack Obama has bad credit? Kayne should take sometime off and maybe take some college courses. Perhaps taking some class at a liberal art college will help him gain some perspective. If he is going to say something he should have the correct information to back it up! Hm maybe that the color of a person's skin does not have an effect on anything they do besides how they look! It is just skin deep!

I think black girls are hot!! GO KANYE!!

I bet you Amanda777 is real smart but also real fat and ugly.

The arrogance that Kanye displays makes me cringe. As God said, "pride goeth before a fall". I am concerned that Kanye will have to experience a very humbling event to stop being so bombastic.

The racist statements can be placed in the mouth of any white-supremacist and directed toward people of African descent. So many blacks repeat this drivle without giving deep thought to what they're actually saying about themselves.

Instead of realizing that we are as human as any other race or ethnic group on this planet, some of us give further credence to racist and limiting arguments that desperately try to prove we are inferior to every other race.

I hope this guy wakes up and realizes that he needs to think through the ideas and ideals that he believes in.

Shit#1 or Lisa?
When people say "retarded" other people, especially those that work in special education or with young children with developmental challenges are very offended. That word, is in some places, and to some people really mean and hurtful. That's not to say you meant harm, clearly you are insinuating that Rayray isn't intelligent. Kanye says things that we might interpret as ignorant, but I suppose, he's making a poor attempt at social satire. Like I said in my previous posts, it's getting ridiculous defending him, and I truly like his music but he's out of control.

I believe Shit#1 was intentionally using an "offensive" term in order to prove the point, maria.

I love how Shit#1 and Shitchy or Shitless or dumbshit, stick up for each other, you guys are "retardted" quit fucking crying, no cares if you work with fucking "retards". Shitface i mean shitypants…………..

You forgot to include cunter.

ohh yeah and cunter69, probably smells like a 69

rayray, dollie, here is a word to the wise, just
stop now. Seriously, just stop. Trust me.

On another note, well said anonymous.

ditto QC.

Sorry Maria, I was trying to say something ridiculous and then back it up with being "real," etc. Sorry if I offended. Of course, I am really insulting the developmentally disabled, as this jokes is purposefully ignorant.

Rayray, maybe if you washed yourself and didn't get your rock of with $2 hookers it wouldn't smell so bad when you 69. Because to me, that isn't really an insult.

Hi Maria, Look-The RECENT COMMENTS feature is BACK!!!

I am glad you said I sounded like a dumbass, Rayray. See I was extending your faulty logic. So really, you proved my point beautifully.

So do it again for me, please parse out your syllogism where freedom of speech in America has a bearing on being a dumbass. Or, alternatively stated, how does freedom of speech prevent people from sounding like dumbasses. Furthermore, if the preceding is true, how do you account for your previous statements? That is to say, for the fact that you clearly sound like a dumb ass.

Shit#1, I have to go look up syllogism. (And the rest of that comment is the SHIT!!! He won't be able to keep up with that.)

You didn't offend me, but my best friend gets real offended when anyone says retarded, so I tend to notice the word. I say horribly offensive things a lot.

I probably smell like a 69? Is that the best you can do asshole12? I am assuming you are 12.

Cunter, I don't know about you, but I don't mind the smell of hot sexual activity. I think it is called having a healthy sex life. Or at least, not an imaginary one.

Hell yea Shit#1 but after that last comment I decided it was time to change my fun name. Tourist just dont understand.

I'm not going to pretend that I don't understand where he's coming from. Thanksgiving at my house wouldn't be complete without my Chittlins, greens with smoked ham hock, and sweet potato pie.

yeah, and his Mom just passed away. Bless his heart.

My mom made the best fried chicken and pecan pie in town. And Mrs. Mc Gillicutty down the road made the best corn beef and cabbage. And my grandma on my dad's side made the best schnitzel. Mrs. Guiterrez made mole to die for.
(and homemade warm tortillas)

Now I am hungry. I miss all those ladies.

Tear me up. I am a big girl I can take it, but what I got from what he tryed to say is similar to what Tyra says:

Borrow from the best and make it your own.

Same old shit.

Well I guess I will try out this theory when I go home. My mom and I are having an Iron Chef: Battle Coquito. Since I am a half-breed, mine should only be half as good, right?

And with that, I just wanted to say Merry End of Year Hags! Been one hell of a ride! I will be mostly incommunicado for a week, so hold down the fort. Remember, shoot surly tourists on sight, and keep Penise15 on as long as possible!

Go #47… you are right…
Kanye once again embarrasses himself. He comes across as ignorant, uneducated and idiotic. As a person who is half black and half Indian, I am truly embarrassed by him. I will never support him or his message. My black father thinks he's an idiot and my Indian mother thinks he part of the problem. Do I really give a shit about what white people think when they eat curry? Ignorance at it's finest.

i get that kanye may seem like he's being offensive, but since he's experienced years of racism you can't expect him to act any other way. And whether you like it or not (and whether it's right or not) there are aspects of life that one race is known for being better at. you can pretend like each race isn't racially profiled all you want, doesn't mean it's not happening.

Actually black person you have a point. But you still have to admit this black person (Kanye) is an idiot…..dont ya??????? Come on. I'm white, and live in Atlanta, talk about racism. I dont go around saying "I like to keep things as white as possible."

I'm not entirely sure Kanye is an adult male. I think he's a 10 year old with a pituitary problem. He says things like this to get attention, he pouts when he loses and throws a fit! He fails to think before he speaks and therefore lets the mind vomit spew from his mouth. He is a petulant child who should have been spanked more often. If we ignore him, he just might go away (fingers crossed).

gee..wheres Rev's Al and Jesse on this one??

Cord, that was a fabulous response.

Kanye West is AMAZING!! People continue to use interviews like this to keep him off the air and not let his amazing lyrics be heard by everyone. How many times have you heard Britney Spears or other artists have cracked-out interviews? And everyone keeps crawling back to them and loving them. But let Kanye speak his mind about one thing and he's banished from the music community. Any hip-hop or rap music that has an ounce of intelligence in it is disregarded so fast is shameless. Everyone LOVES 50 Cent and thinks he is the best rapper in the game. He sure isn't! You all need to give credit where credit is due, and Kanye is one of the best artists of our time. Recognize that!

I hear you Cord, I do hear you.

Does it follow then, that Jeff Foxworthy or the Cable Guy don't care about white folks?

Ashley, let me begin by saying that I really love Kanye's music myself and I was initially inerested in your comment ("AMAZING!!" aside) Then in the second line you called Britney Spears an artist, well I stopped reading there and I doubt I missed anything.

Ashley, are you high? Where the hell have you been? Britney Spears has been given the crown of the trailer park now for quite some time. I don't think anyone accused her music of "speaking for a generation". Furthermoer, I don't recall anyone associating the words interesting, insightful, meaningful or poinant with any of her music (except maybe herself).

Kanye has a litany of stupid comments he's made both on and off camera. If his lyrics are a reflection of himself, then so are his stupid comments about George Bush not caring about black people and black people having bad credit. He's as ignorant to the effect of his own comments as you are to his.

Go ahead and drive your car, text your friends, say the word "like" after every fifth word, and blare his shite music all day long. Trust me, no one will accuse you of having a clue.

So Cord, can I come over for some crepes and Richard Pryor records? That sounds like fun.

Big hugs,
evil twin

Diversity is recognizing differences, and I find it annoying when people get offended when artist (specifically Black Artist) say that something is distinctly from their culture. Kanye did essentially take a track that was made by two white men and made it sound blacker. He probably could have said he took a techno track and made it more hip hop, but that wouldn't be any more true than the way he originally stated it.

This coming from the guy dedicating a song to Sierra Leone then rapping about not winning awards.. lovely. Why this guy gets publicity while Lupe Fiasco wallows in semi-obscurity is ridiculous.

And this whole making music blacker thing.. it's the same damn song! Give me a break.. adding an a few beats to an exisiting song doesn't make it blacker, it makes you a hack. He could have just said he liked the track and used it, instead he basically said he rewrote the thing which is a complete load.

Totally overrated. Try writing something "real" before you tell us your keeping it as such.

kanyes is right with everything he says. black people like there things to be balck. and white people are better at some things than black people but then the same can be turned around. basketball players=black QB's-white hockey players-white boxer's-black

^^^^
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Wow.. just wow. While you're at it grass=green and sky=blue. If you think Kanye's great at this.. check out Sesame Street.. They're AWESOME!

Debating about taste is useless.

Not just taste either.

You can have two people from similar backgrounds with similar experiences who have perspectives that are from different angles. The beautiful thing about this life is that no one is wrong. Just different ways of feeling or seeing something.

Debating is good if it opens your mind to see things from someone else's experience.

everybody is taking these comments so seriously. in this politically correct world it is nice to hear people who tell it like it is. we can all say we dont think race is an issue and weve been raised differently blah blah blah….its bullshit. as racist as it may seem everything that he said has some truth to it. its not like hes going out an making shit up…many of you interpret pride for arrogance because you yourselves have nothing to be proud of

To Mr Blah (with a big "B")…I can't help seeing the hypocracy of you using my name and then calling Kanye a hack for ripping off music. I mean, I agree with you and all, but damn!

It's bad when a yahoo like this starts maing Puff daddy look better.

To the "blah" with the small b,

Sorry, never posted here before but I had to let that out. Read the comments, didn't check the names and I just typed that in because I really didn't want to bother coming up with a name. My bad, I relinquish the name back over to you.

just want to say…reading these comments has been the most enjoyable part of my day. for what is ostensibly a "gossip" site, mollygood sure does attract some damn smart people (and that is nothing against gossip sites, just commenting on people's perception of them!).
happy whatever, y'all.

b.

Mollygood is the #1.
That was the best "Best Cord" ever!
I'm can't use my cool new screename because I'm on holiday, forgot my password, and can't access it.

I think one word sums it up… NIGGER.
Break the chains that the liberal media has put on you. Quit being such a bunch of bleeding little pussies. So what Kanye's racist. You are too but you're just to afraid to admit it. By the way I'm white…and I think Kanye is a White hatin' coon and his music sucks. Fuck you.

Hater, let's get married. I'm Middle Eastern. Christian, not Muzzie. Fuck you? Fuck ME!

Cord, I'm half black too but you know the "one drop" rule still applies in our culture. If you look tan, you black! Personally, I have no problem with it and identify as Black (epecially since it pisses off my racist Irish grandma, god bless her soul) but I guess I see why other bi-racials can get put out.

Cocaine is white.

to The artist formerly known as capital "B" Blah: That's so creepy. We are probably connected on some weird astrological plane. I think you are my twin…my evil twin (see what I did there? I totally included another MG keynote speaker into the mix).

blah, you sly little minx!

It's a new low for Kanye to come out with this ill-informed bubblegum shit.
But then, most of us wouldn't want conversations with our friends published in a magazine in case it was mistaken as racist, ignorant or whatever else.
His records are great, his confidence is a nuclear reactor operated by a drunken Homer Simpson. He is in a lofty position, surrounded only by people who tell him he's the shit.
Who wouldn't come out with stupid shit if they were in the same position?

What "position"? The Blumpkin?

have any of the songs that Kanye West released even been "original"? the only ones that come to mind are re-makes or songs that he's sampled. and who cares if you have "black" credit or "white" chicken? YOU'RE A MUSICIAN!! Make some of your OWN music and just maybe you will be respected and get the attention you want without making such an ass of yourself everytime you open your mouth.

IM FEELIN IT!

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What a complete cock. I HATE this kind of talk! If it had been turned round and a white person came out with this crap everyone would be going crazy! He is embarrassing but what goes around coes around if you know what I mean
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Honestly, as long as he keeps makin shit as good as Graduation, i don't really care what he says. I mean I don't agree with everything he says, cuz he says some off the wall shit, but you can't tell me you didn't understand what he was tryna say in this interview, especially since the interviewer brought up the topic of stereotypes