KANYE WEST & CASSIE COVER COMPLEX MAG
Friday, August 10, 2007

KanYe West & Cassie are the cover models for the August-September edition of Complex Magazine. Below are snippets and links from their interviews.
KANYE ON HIS CLOTHING LINE, Pastelle
COMPLEX: Talk to me about your clothing line, Pastelle. We’ve had countless conversations about it, you’ve talked about your aspiration to get in this industry and be taken seriously. What’s going on with Pastelle today, why is it taking so long?
KanYe West: Just getting the right designs. It’s a gift and a curse. You’ve got all eyes on you, so if you deliver something great, it’s gonna get held as, “Oh, it’s supposed to be great.” And even if it’s good or it’s OK or something, it’s gonna get bashed. There were phases where I could just do the bear on a Polo and it would’ve made $100 million. At a certain point. But I always say I was a designer before I was a rapper, and I really wanted to get into design. So then, trying to start designing and goin’ with my girl down to the fashion district and stuff, and looking at fabrics and stuff like that, I’m like, “Oh, shit. This is real.” I’ve learned so much about materials and fabrics and applications and sequence and shiny fabrics and fits and all type of shit. [ READ MORE ]

CASSIE ON THE HURTFUL THINGS PEOPLE SAID
COMPLEX: What’s the most hurtful thing that was said?
CASSIE: That I slept my way into the industry. I think that’s really vicious. If it had nothing to do with talent, at least it had something to do with charm. But it was never jumping into bed with somebody. That’s just gross. As far as people saying I couldn’t sing, I did a bad job so I couldn’t hate. I was in a tough place for a second. I got really sick and was in the hospital in like November or December. It was stress and exhaustion, and I ended up going home to Connecticut. [Puffy] actually called me up when I was at home and asked me what I wanted to do. I was like, “I want to do another album.”
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1.
mymy
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
That cool go kanye
2.
kindanice
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
K Wheezy’s clothing line is called Pastelle? Really Kanye, sometimes I think u are just aksing for it. Cover is hot sans the hot pink watch.
Cassie? I always said she made a nice model.
kind.
3.
Amsterdamned
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Damnnn, Cassie should stick 2 the modelling… After being exhausted AND stressed the last time around, you would think she learned SOMETHING… But NOPE, she wants 2 bring out ANOTHER album… Lord have mercy!
Kanye looks great on the cover… Hope that his clothing line will be succesfull!
We’ll see…
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mymy
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
As for cassie girl you don’t have any talent that’s not being mean that’s just the truth you can’t sing a lick!! But I have one nice thing to say you are very pretty! as far as if you slept your way thought the industry I have no comment because I don’t know if you did it are not, because you know what you did and you have to live with your self so I don’t care!
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MsBhavinBritt
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Kanye…..zzzz.
Cassie looks nice…definitely should have stuck to modeling. At least she admits she has no talent lol. But for a second I thought she was covering a Playboy “wet and naughty” coeds magazine. Don’t even ask me how I came up with that name. It’s too damn early in the morning!!
6.
MixteriousJay
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
cassie should do some vocal lessons and come back. i do feel kinda sry for her since shes being bashed so hard. she admits she didnt do a such good job. she should at least do something against it
7.
Im the only polar bear up in this bitch
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Exhaustion or not, Cassie, sweetie, u still have no talent, ok, fall back & model, don’t listen to Diddy, he’s a liar.
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MsBhavinBritt
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
@ #6
Not trying to get confrontational or anything, but why should a gorgeous young woman like Cassie (who is a great model btw) get a chance to record ANOTHER album, when she clearly has no vocal talent. What about all the other young women out there (who are indeed, the total package) who are trying to break into the recording industry? Why waste money on Cassie, when music moguls can spend better time finding the next Whitney or Lauren Hill? R&B needs to regain its soul….because its nothing but watered down hip hop/pop crap. But that is just my opinion.
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mymy
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
#7 you are so right!
#6 that so true she do something about that voice of hers!
10.
Lula Pear
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
I didn’t read all of her interview, but I had heard her say before that people were turned onto her by her looks… So, it’s sorta like she isn’t trying to get over… She mostly talks though, wouldn’t call that singing… Maybe she can do that, sorta do the mechanical, sexy-voice choruses in songs????
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mymy
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
8# damn that is do true because their women in my hood that can blow their ass off and can’t even found a record deal but here comes cassie with her no singing ass gets a record deal. Why do the people with the real talent don’t get props or get a record deal that really up set me
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Lula Pear
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
@11 because it’s sheer capitalism… always a market in vanity… that’s why they go Beyonce crazy, it’s like she CAN actually sing, so it’s easier to pretend they’re serious about her acting/fashion design/writing skills. It’s harder for them with Cassie and that’s basically why she’s…. well, whatever she is…
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serenity89
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
aww poor cassie…i havent heard her sing live so i wouldnt know but like shes aight i guess not one of the bestt…i love kanye so real..straight up! cnt wait to see the fellas rockin his new fashion line
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mymy
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
#12 lol I understand that!
15.
sleep
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Did kanye take that blazer from puffy claset in 98. Damm that shit is shinny
16.
Urban-Flava-Muzik-Blogspot
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Ow I see Cassie tryina’ promote her new album by showin’ sum skin…LOL
I ain’t hatin’.. Dat chick do have a nice sexci body.. lol
17.
Drippin_N_Dollaz
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Kanyeezie…best wishes for a successful clothing line.
Cassie looks like a tranny Filipino boy with a wig on to me.
18.
Lula Pear
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
^^ HA!! She does!!! I’m a girl and I would wear pieces from Kanye’s line… tops and such… nothing Dabrat-like
19.
Urban-Flava-Muzik-Blogspot
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
LMAO @ #17
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Drippin_N_Dollaz
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Well, she does look like a tranny boy Filipino! Really take a good look at Cassie. That’s why s(he) can’t sing. S(he)’s trying to hit notes that those male vocal cords just ain’t quite hormone injected enough to hit yet.
21.
B4eva
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie is so pretty. I do have to agree with her though some of the things that was said about her was mean as hell but she’s going to have to learn that that is just part of the business.
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Keisha
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
There aint nothing wrong with Cassie. The girl is beautiful and talented in many ways, all u people seem to do is wait for someone to slip up and you be all guns out, ready to fire, n you sure murdered Cassie. And as for ‘Drippin N Dollaz’, you be the type to holla for a dolla. N take a closer look at your own picture when u be talkin bout Tranny’z.
23.
Kenyanpebbles
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
cassie looks good. i dont believe any rumors about artists speaking around but if cassie is saying she was sick the she has been sick forever or somthing. kanye, like the pics.
24.
Kenyanpebbles
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
sleaping*
25.
LikeThatYall
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
No she didn’t sleep around, she just sucks!!
Cassie needs to stick to modelling, because she’s got the looks for it.
26.
LikeThatYall
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
*sucks at singing, I mean!
27.
slimredchick
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie is so pretty, she really would do better as a model.
28.
noeatingheretonight
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
kayne–pastelle is kinda a “sweet” name. good luck though.
Cassie- read the interview it was very candid. Give it another try-seems like you had a lot of lessons learned from your first time around and the vocal coaches will do you good.
29.
Jael
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
I love me some cassie shes so beautiful and i dnt care wat no1 says long way 2 go and me & u wer big tunes and i still bruck out to that tune in my car and she shouldnt even listen 2 the haters cos boy shes making some cash even if people dnt like her. Shes doin the damn thing!
30.
Kenyanpebbles
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
no. 22 THAT WAS FUNNY! LMAO
31.
get_me_bodied
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
I DON’T LIKE THE COVER, SHE LOOKS LIKE A WET U KNOW WHAT HERE, I HAVE SEEN BETTER, SHE IS INDEED A BEAUTIFUL GIRL, AND LMAO@HER BLAMING BEING SICK ON WHY SHE CAN’T SING! SHE SHOULD OF BEEN LIKE BITCH, I CAN SING, LOL GOTTA RESPECT HER HUSTLE THOUGH……..
32.
MzGapeach
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie is cute…….but thatz about it
kanye…..damn WTF is up with the name?
33.
Natural Mystique
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Man, Kanye does it again with the 80’s Voltron/ laser tag/ Atari look.
Is that the inspiration for his clothing line??
34.
Shay43
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Kanye looks colorful as hes been throughout this promotion…
Cassie should def stick too modeling..her album didnt even go platinum or GOLD.. Diddy let the girl rest in her Connecticut home or be her modeling agent GOODNESS
35.
QueenChocolate
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie can’t really sing…she talk sings…that ain’t singing. I do luv i Long Way 2 Go but singing clearly is not her gift. Why must we force it?
36.
warrior princess
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Wow, her cover looks like barely legal type photo. lol She has the body of a 12 year old girl.
I haven’t heard Kanye’s new single yet.
37.
blindangel
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
of all the rappers with clothing lines. I think i would be interested in Kanye line. As far as Cassie. She’s so cute you can’t dislike her. I mean all these new R&B chicks are nice to look at but on mute!! lol.. I love cassie though she seems like a nice girl
38.
Miss Erin
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Stressed and exhausted over what is my question? She really should have just stuck to modeling…the only reason some of her songs sound alright is because Ryan Leslie produced them…
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mymy
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
#22 I think you should take a look at the rules about personal attacks because that was completely uncalled for
40.
MAI03
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
I think the whole thing with Cassie was like Puff was trying to make her the next Aaliyah. Think about it, she was marketed as a dancer (in her 1st video) and her fashion and hair was similar to Aaliyah. But I think it all backfired when people actually saw her perform live. She was horrible, weak vocals with no stage presence at all. Then when the very first me and you video came out, is when alot of people who were trying to remain her fan, just lost respect for her. That first video was 2 steps away from a porn video, and she wonders why people were saying she slept her way to a record deal. I remember in that video, her pulling down some dudes pants, and her face being all close to his penis like she was about to give him a blow job. Then she was in her panies and bra in the video. It was disgusting, and nothing I want my young daughter to see.
With that being said, I think she tried to rectify it by comming out with A Long Way To Go a kind of more pop, kid friendly tune and video. But folks still wasn’t buying it. However, I do admire her wanting to come back and try again. So well see……
41.
one tree hill
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie u may be a great person but u can’t sing and u said u got a long way 2 go !! As 4 Kanye I will be lookin forword 2 ur clothing line.
42.
MixteriousJay
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
@8 i totally agree with you. but if ever, they should have not let her get a deal in the first place. im just saying, now that shes already willing to record and i obviously cant do anything against it, she should at least save uf the pain and learn how to sing. we cant prevent it happening, but if its gonna happen at least do it right.
of course its a waste of many, theres so many ppl out there that deserve a deal and its sad to see ppl like cassie gettin one so easily.
43.
MixteriousJay
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
oh and its sad cause shes not even dancing. i remember ciara not being able to sing at all at first, but she stood up cause of her dancing abilities wich are great. she did learn to properly sing with this new album in my eyes. cant play her.
44.
what you know about that
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
This is good for Kanye. I don’t think he’s had a lot of publicity for this album.
45.
WatchYaBack
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Beanie says”you might as well come all the way out the closet”!
Nah, just playing Kanye but, you set yourself up for that one! I’m actually looking forward to your clothing line….but you have to change the name of it. Come on now, I don’t any guy willing to wear something called Pastelle…It makes me think of pastel and when I think of pastel, I think of easter dress!
46.
what you know about that
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
A lot of people would have hid under a rock by now, so Cassie should AT LEAST be commended for trying. But at the same time, Puffy gave this chick a second chance which he rarely does for people, so it does make me question his intentions.
47.
Fan
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Stop hating on Cassie, she getting paid and its working for her…find out how u can make some money and get off her d*ck! Cassie is Gorgeous!!!!!!!!! The hating comes with looking that damn sexy.
48.
jewel13
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie, give it up girl. Vocallly, you suck and a cute face is only gonna take you so far. Don’t hold your breath for a new album Cassie stans, Puffy just wanted to seem concerned, getting her back in the booth is probably the last thing on his mind.
49.
MzGapeach
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
I often wonder y when u disagree with someone or u dont like the way they do certain things u become labled a hater?
50.
sdotcarter
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
FIRST OFF….CAASSIE IS NO AALIYAH AND IS NOTHING LIKE HER SO DON’T PUT THE TWO IN ONE SENTENCE…..SECOND….I DONT KNOW WHY SHE ALWAYS POSING WITH NO CLOTHES ON…SHE HAS NO BODY..THATS ALL SHE GETS ATTENTION FOR IS HER LOOKS..SO SHE JUST BARES IT ALL SO EARLY IN HER CAREER CUZ SHE HAS NOTHING ELSE TO OFFER….THIS INTERVIEW READS TO ME LIKE SHE KNOWS THAT SHE DOESNT DESERVE TO BE AN “ARTISIT” AND THAT SHE KNOWS SHE JUST GOT LUCKY AND RUINED HER CHANCES CUZ HER STUPID LABEL WAS SO THIRSTY TO THROW HER OUT INTO THE SHARKS CUZ THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD A “BEYONCE” BUT CLEARLY DIDN’T…..AS FAR AS HER RELATIONSHIPS…EVERYONE NKOWS THAT SHE IS WITH RYAN LESLIE…OR WAS….SHE DONT WANT TO COMMIT CUZ SHE KNOW SHE WANT A BALLER SO SHE CAN TRY TO LOOK LIKE A “BEYONCE”…KANYE WEST IS A CHEESEBALL….
51.
ms_mac
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie’s looking a little bit like a wet dog (poodle) that’s underfed. That is NOT sexy.
That name that Kanye picked is just a little too fruity for my taste.
52.
sulli
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
I think Kayne has a reasont o to be as cocky as he is the man is fly. Not to sound like no punk or nothing but Ive always like Kanye’s sense of style. I believe his clothing line will do well.
Cassie I like the fact that she is strong minded and has determination. Thats a good look
53.
sdotcarter
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
I AGREE THAT CASSIE LOOKS LIKE A TRANNY FILIPINO…..I DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT THE BIG DEAL IS ABOUT HER LOOK CUZ SHE LOOKS LIKE A TYPICAL FILIPINO CHICK
54.
LB
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie is nice. Y’all just a bunch of haters. And she’s pretty. Thats why she is going no where losers.
55.
Bouga
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie is definitely BONKABLE material.
And for Kanye, good for him. I’m looking forward to see what his designs are gonna look like. I like his kicks.
56.
tjack25
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Im not feeling the Cassi cover that much either. She looks like an 11 year old posing in an adult magazine.
57.
Anon110
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Exhaution for what?The only person should exhaustion is Bee and she is one of the most hardworking woman out in this industry so I can’t believe that bull.If you were stressed you should just take a rest.But do you Cassie.
58.
Dame
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Lmao Cassie ass must stay sick all day everyday. Modeling got her this far she needs to stick with that.
59.
FREE CAFF
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie is smokin’ hot.
60.
CAFF THE OUTCAST
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Everyone is saying “Cassie is pretty, but that’s about it”. But um, judging from the year and the current state of extreme vanity we live in, does she need to be anything else to be successful?
It’s unfortunate, but that’s the world we live in.
61.
H-Town Chic***
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie can’t sing for $hit!!!!
Kanye….you gotta luv him!!! I look forward to his clothing line and album!!! I must say I’m not to crazy about the name. Will his clothing line be for men and women?
62.
sdotcarter
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
yes, she needs to be talented like BEYONCE
63.
oh man
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
thats sad, just because a person looks she can get a record deal, they know that girl cant sing, but she is gorgeous, so lets try to mold her into one. Thats ashame, I think she will give it up if it doesnt work out, she may go back to modeling!!
Remember when Tyra was trying to sing, it didnt do well, she went back to modeling!!
64.
Dothepocketknife
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
How old is this girl?! That first pic makes me feel like a pedophile for looking at her little, underdeveloped body!
65.
ToniChilds
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Were you exhausted before you started to sing Cassie???????
Modeling seems to be where you shine, so please spare my ears another album ~
66.
QueenBee
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie do not put out another album…you have the face for modeling. Singing is not for everyone.
Kanye your personal style is whack
67.
brittanymo
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
She know damn well she shouldn’t make another album. When Diddy asked her that question she should’ve said “I wanna go back to modeling!!!” LOL
68.
Drippin_N_Dollaz
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
KEISHA where’s your mug shot while you’re bumpin your gums. You must be ASSie’s rottweiler ’cause you sure in the hell damn near broke the chain off your leash when you jumped up to protect your master.
69.
r0kkStaRR sTatUSz
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
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70.
Arshanae
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
They both look nice on they covers.
71.
Aoki
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie; can’t sing. that’s it, period. what are we to do though? LOL , at the end of the day, she’s still gonna have her record deal, and diddy is still gonna be up her ass. It’s ashame that Diddy pushes everyone on MAKING THE BAND but he goes to sign people like Cassie. are you effin serious?
As for Kanye. I guess….
72.
atreyou82
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
My thing is this I know a few girls trying to make it in the business..who’s the total package. They can’t even get a shot, because they didn’t sleep with producers we all know. Then here comes Cassie, though cute and probably a good print model comes along…with no real singing ability and she gets a record deal….How??? This is all I want to know.
Kanye…..sit ur ass down.
73.
Ceecollegegal
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
Cassie looks okay maybe people wouldn’t judge her as much if she put some clothes on.
74.
Diesel
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
I’m sure that most people assumed she slept her way to the top based on the low-budget original video for ‘Me & U’, which featured little miss pulling off a males pants and getting into a very…sexual position which incorporated oral sex.
Diddy knows he is NOT right for wasting millions of dollars all over again on her album.
75.
CAFF AKA "MR. BANNED FOR NOT SUGAR COATING HIS COMMENTS"
Friday, August 10, 2007 /
LMAO @ cassie performances though
Yo, what the hell is wrong with Diddy. You can tell dude is a clown. Look at the rigorous training he puts artists through on national tv. He demands no less than the best from them. But then, he goes and puts out Cassie and let’s her actually perform in front of crowds?
LOL
That shit doesn’t add up. 90% of the broads who got cut from MTB when Danity Kane was being formed, were 10 million times better than Cassie vocally and they were definitely easy on the eyes.
Diddy is a clown. Bad Boy R.I.P.
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