webeagle12 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Kanye West is quite the controversial rapper and he was recently put under fire for claiming that he will soon be a bigger cultural and civil rights icon than Nelson Mandela. In an interview with WGCI radio in Chicago, the notoriously self-promoting rapper said that the death of the 95-year-old South African leader will finally allow people to focus more of their attention on West's own accomplishments. "I am the next Nelson Mandela," West responded. "I'm only 36 years old, and when I look at everything I've accomplished, it's the only comparison that makes any sense. By the time I'm 95, I'm going to be a bigger hero than he ever was. "Nelson Mandela did a lot of good work, don't get me wrong. But I think I'm on track to do something even bigger. I liberate minds with my music. That's more important than liberating a few people from apartheid or whatever. "Not to say Mandela wasn't for real. I have mad respect. I just think we need to keep things in perspective here. Anyone can be replaced. And I think I'm well on my way towards being the next great black leader. I'm already worshiped around the world. And there's more to come." Former South African president and anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela died after years of declining health. His legacy of peaceful reconciliation has been universally praised by political leaders, the media and ordinary citizens around the world. Kanye West, for his part, is known for going to extraordinary lengths to focus attention on himself. His reaction today was so unusual, however, that host Adrian Cronauer decided to challenge his assertions. "What have you actually done for civil rights?" he asked. "Have you been involved in any campaigns? Any political activities? It seems to me comparing yourself to Mandela is a bit of a stretch." "I've blazed a trail with my career," West responded. "I faced mad racism when I entered this profession. I mean how many black rappers can you name that came before me? I was a pioneer. And now I'm doing the same thing in the fashion world. "Not to mention I have a bigger market than he ever did. Mandela was working in South Africa, which has, like what, six people? I started my magic here in the USA and then I took my business global. Worldwide baby. "I just want everyone out there to know. I see y'all crying on the TV. Being all sad. Just know that Kanye's gonna carry on Mandela's legacy. There's nothing to worry about. I got this." Well, Kanye has been overstepping boundaries and this may not be the last we hear from him.Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/article/3252/kanye-west-i-am-the-next-nelson-mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
link6155 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Well saying that your better then Nelson Mandela isn't a great way to start :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney T. Administrators Posted December 8, 2013 Administrators Share Posted December 8, 2013 :no: I guess that we should send him away to prison for a couple of decades then....... :yes: Max Norris, Albert, FloatingFatMan and 2 others 5 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I'm going to call bad attempt at sarcasm on that based on the stupidity if he actually means it and the whole how many black rappers before me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.XXIV Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 It's fake for Yeezy's sake. The interview was made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagjohn Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomasse Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 not a freakin' chance for next mandela ...but the next best egoistic, narcissistic peace of actual total ######, i guarantee it[!] 100% true story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Fake, yes. In context with Kanye's massive and rapidly expanding ego, oh HELL yes. Can't wait to that worthless SOB's 15 minutes to end. Him and Kim K. Albert 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanctified Veteran Posted December 8, 2013 Veteran Share Posted December 8, 2013 I'm glad it's fake. I was ready to say that this time I cannot justify this. No matter how much I admire him. This would be far beyond the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I can actually imagine him saying this :rofl: Albert 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Idiot comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das reich wolf Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Mandela was a terrorist that hated whites, West is a douche that hates whites. About the only thing they have in common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyn6 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 This reads fake just like the Paris Hilton tweet. Both of them are idiots, but you figure even they know better. Now, would I put this past Kanye? Probably not. But, I think he's got better sense than to reel off something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted December 8, 2013 Member Share Posted December 8, 2013 What a douche bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torolol Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 i just loves his 'I'm bigger than him' attitudes /s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoltmanm Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 If this is fake, it should be taken down. I'm not a fan of Kanye West, but I'm a fan of not tarnishing someone by spreading lies. Wapoz 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Veteran Posted December 8, 2013 Veteran Share Posted December 8, 2013 :no: I guess that we should send him away to prison for a couple of decades then....... :yes: He'll have to admit to 150+ acts of terrorism first...he has a long way to go to be Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCracker Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Am I the only one that doesn't care about Nelson Mandela. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Wanderer Chicken Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Musicians/artists are not always known to be the brightest chickens in the coop at times! Albert 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Veteran Posted December 8, 2013 Veteran Share Posted December 8, 2013 Am I the only one that doesn't care about Nelson Mandela. I find the revisionist history, from both sides, sickening. Enough already, bury him and compensate his victims families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis W. Veteran Posted December 8, 2013 Veteran Share Posted December 8, 2013 Okay since this news is fake... and seeing the direction of this thread, [Thread closed] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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