VIDEO: KANYE ON HOT 97
Monday, September 10, 2007
( VIDEO SPOTTED @ NAHRIGHT.COM )
Another hot topic stemming from the VMAs (hey the show sucked, but it has everyone talking) is Kanye West’s alleged tantrum after he didn’t win any awards. He sat down with New York’s HOT 97 earlier today and spoke on the whole incident. He basically says that his whole issue wasn’t that he didn’t win an award, it’s that MTV lied and used him. [ VMA TALK STARTS AT 7:58 ]








117 Comments
1.
KK
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Kanye needs to stop being a baby. I hope 50 cent outsells him.
2.
So' Fresh
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Kanye really should just stop. I love him, and im getting his cd tomorrow but he makes a big deal over the smallest things. Its just a VMAS. The show sucked this year, get over it. Dude you got like 6 grammys…Kayne has never really dissed 50 tho. I respect him for that. He’s not really a beefing type of person. I really do hope he outsells 50 though. I will be going to get that cd tomorrow! Poor B5. Their cd comes out tomorrow as well. *sighs* Wouldnt it be super funny if they had the number 1 cd in the country? I highly doubt that happens tho!
3.
alittleextra
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
again, kanye pulling a kanye, damn i wasn’t 1st
4.
bklyn-bella
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Oh kanye dry your eyes
look at it this way…they had britney perform as their opening act.. believe me they have enough shit to deal with…like their ratings for next years show
so see..you get the last laugh
5.
mama said I'm cute
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
I’m still a fan and I will have the album tomorrow (first! =) sorry)
6.
mama said I'm cute
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
not 1st
7.
jamecia
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
FIRST luvs kanye
8.
stinka
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Kanye is in his early 30s right? He needs to stop acting like the world owes him something… And stop measuring his success based on stupid awards!
9.
bklyn-bella
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
personally I believe the whole rivalry thing is for both artist to get paid in the long run
unfortunately kanye’s putting in more work than 50 and 50 will still reap the benefits
that 50… what a smart guy always finding ways to do as little work as possible
10.
Whitey
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
I don’t care what any one thinks or feel, I’m still going to get Kanye’s Album. He speaks truths.
11.
youknow
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
i hope 50 outsells this guy so he can really have something to cry about.
he damn near had the most airtime yet he still complain?????
50 had less than half of Kanye time but have you heard him complaining??? NO
grow up,
12.
ms_mac
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Damn ‘Ye. Sometimes when you talk too much people stop hearing you cause they think they’re gonna hear the same shit. Drink a cup of humility and shut the f*ck up for a minute. Just one minute. Please.
13.
NIX
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
damn kanye stay getting raped lol
no magazine cover, no award damnnn lol
but guess what kanye you still got fame, fortune and you doing something you love to do not too many people can say that
so take your blessings and run with it
14.
RC
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
I really wish he wasn’t this serious about it. Yeah, he should have taken the main stage, but he was the only one to have a full performance from their suite. In fact, he had 1 and a half performances and got much more screen time than Fifty. And Kanye has to be the only one taking the actual award seriously. What credibility does it have coming from the group that brings you such categories as monster single of the year, and most earth-shattering collaboration?
But with all that said…Team Kanye!
15.
BVilleVet
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
If you guys were in his position you would probably be angry too. Yall just do alot of talkin but dont really know exactly whats goin on in his head.
16.
ahsatar
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Kanye has a excellent album. I dont understand the need for him to cry like this constantly.
1. The shit is getting old
2. Stop going to MTV awards
3. Grow the fuck up!!!!!
17.
8Baller
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
I remember 50 Cent came on stage at the 2004 Grammys when Evanescene won for Best New Arstist. He thought he should have won. 50 vowed to never attend the Grammys again and he hasnt. So really Kanye and 50 are no different. Kanye shouldnt even trip about the VMA’s, they have become corny.
TEAM KANYE ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!
18.
Kena
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
One thing people could never deny is his honesty. He made a great point about Britney Spears’ performance…it was about ratings not talent or what’s hot right now. She hasn’t performed since ‘04 or ‘05. What on earth was she doing there?
I’m disappointed in how he answered the question about Beanie Segal calling him gay. He got fidgety and stumbled over his words. As outspoken as he is, I thought he would’ve been more ferocious than that.
19.
ahsatar
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
^ 4. Let your album prove your artristy (is that a word..oh well I made it up)
20.
bklyn-bella
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
after thinking for a while I take back what I said
go ahead kanye say how you feel brother..you’ve worked hard and you want recognition for your hard work..i know thats right
You had your jaw knocked in the back of your face and you recorded a song with your jaw wired shut and dammit… I don’t think I could do that, thats will power
so if your dissatisfied even if its at tired ass MTV or the Grammys or the American Music Awards or wherever else you decided to throw your tantrum go ahead and be pissed
21.
Ty
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Tired of this ‘Mamby-Pamby ass’, over-rated, psuedo-substantive Producer, moonlighting as a lyricist! Has someone told him yet that he’s not a good rapper, and hi music isn’t all that good for the amount of rukus, and controversy he creates?
……And he’s a bitch!
22.
nicholelibra
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Kayne needs to grow the fuck up, and fast. So what, you didn’t win. So what, you didn’t get main stage. (But he got more screen time than most.) So what if you’re not going next year. (Hell, now that I think about it, a lot of people probably aren’t going next year. Now that I think about it even more, did anyone even go THIS year?!?)
It’s not even that damn serious. This would pretty much equivalent to Martha Stewart bitching about not winning the Christmas craft contest when she was held up in Camp Cupcake, or whatever the name of that jail was.
23.
Ninagirl
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Im not surprised Kanye had a tantrum thats so his style. He is a grown azz brat. Next thing we will be seeing him have a sweet 16 party on Mtv.
24.
Kenny Chesney is going to have the #1 album 9/11
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Thank you # 17!!! I was just going to mention that for gthose who seem to think Ye is the only one to do this. This whole fiasco is a ploy to get my money but guess what…. I LOVE LIMEWIRE, baby. I’m tired of watching the poor help the rich get richer. I’m not a fool, I’m not fool- *laughing*AHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!
25.
Leeta
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
aww` kanye baby it’s gonna be okay..fuk da vma’s..your reward after this album will be better than dat bullshit ass trophy they should have given you..
26.
Jamee
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
i agree with both #15 and #20. Kanye is the shit and he knows it. As cocky as he is he’s right. Britney spears should not have been at them awadrs period!!!!!!! that was just mtv picking on her and it was damn funny but anyway…………….Kanye has a right to be angry i would be too dammit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
27.
BRI
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Kanye speaks truth on his records but DAYUM is it that serious?
28.
BRI
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Tell Kanye to take his ass down to Jena, LA and put his crying to some good use!
29.
cocacola72284
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
At least you know you’re always getting Kanye’s honesty. he don’t hold nothing back .
30.
Superman's_Girl
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Kanye’s issue is that he was lied to and felt betrayed, not simply that he didn’t win an award. I don’t agree with everything he says, bue Kanye is honest, speaks from the heart, and is sincere about his music. You can’t deny him that. He works hard and takes risks, creatively and musically. Sidenote: I can’t believe Beans would call Kanye out and then ask for a beat in the next breath. I woudn’t give him shit.
31.
ms_mac
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
^^^^ THANK YOU. This boys spends way too much time bitching about things he can’t control. If you think you’re being treated unfairly, stay your ass home next time. Find something useful and meaningful to complain about. Use your talents (a big ass mouth) another way to generate publicity for something worthy like:
JENA LOUISIANA DOES NOT CARE ABOUT BLACK PEOPLE
32.
BigT
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Yo, Kanye needs to stop!
50 is doing him a favor.
We all heard most of 50 album and like 5 or 6 Kayne joints
Kanye album is NOT OUT BANGING 50. hands down!!
The real is that NAS need to make that Hate Me Now happen
again and lay all this bull ish to rest.
33.
Superman's_Girl
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
^LOL
34.
Superman's_Girl
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
I was sick about awards
Couldn’t nobody cure me
Only playa that got robbed but kept all his jewelry
Alicia Keys tried to talk some sense to him
30 minutes later seems there’s no convincing him
What more can you ask for?
The international asshole
Who complains about what he is owed
And throw a tantrum like he is 3 years old
You gotta love it though somebody still speaks from his soul
35.
Tara
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
i feel him about what he said about britney opening the show…i would’ve much rather him open the show than her because her performance sucked…kanye worked hard this yr and he deserved that spot or somebody who was already out!!!
36.
Lili
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Sure, he does complain about some things, but come on…listen to the interview. He was lied to by 2 media giants, so that they could use him to generate publicity.
I’d be pissed if I was told I was getting the cover of a magazine, flew to another continent, and then found out as I was leaving that they lied to me– and admitted it afterward. PLZ.
37.
I found my bicycle
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
KANYE, um… yeah okay! I forgot, I’m watching Hell Date.
@ 33- Thanks for that link. I like the song. I do wish it was about something else though. I hadn’t heard any of Kelly’s music from her album. Also, when she in the NY fitted, she reminded me of Beyonce in Jay Z music video, “Bonnie & Clyde” or is it “Me & My Girlfriend”? Well that vid.
38.
dimples
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Kanye makes me so sick, with his arrogant ass. I hope 50 out sells him by a long shot.
39.
Moe
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
dang for a minute there i thought i was first…
newhom: i got soo much love Kanye. This is one of his most humbling moments. I really think he might be on to something about him being used and abused. Honestly, his statement about ‘an Us Weekly show or a music video show,’ has some seriously hmmm to it. Yo thats why JustinTimberlake kept emphazing the need to get back to MUSIC not REALITY TV. I mean really. Lookin at how ignorant MTV has become, I don’t even turn to that channel unless there is an award show. Seriously though, TRL now, now, is a joke…
40.
Run_Forest_Run
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
@ 38 U WELCOME….
KANYE ALBUM IS WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY BETTER THEN 50′S ALBUM THOSE WHO THINK NOT YOU ARE A FOOL AND NEED TO OPEN YOUR MINDS!!!!
50 IS TALKING THAT SAME OLE BULLCRAP!!!! KANYE ALBUM IS THE BEST ALBUM THIS YEAR!!!
AMY WINEHOUSE & KANYE WEST GRAMMYS FOR BEST ALBUMS!!!
41.
Ms. Risi
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
That aint no tantrum to me! has any body seen that crazy boy crying 4 Britney ?????
THAT IS A TANTRUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hate MTV…and I’m glad Timbaland dissed them by saying nobody wants to see reality shows wit the Simpsons!!!!!!!!!!
Preach on Brother and be heard and be clear!!!!!!!!!!!
42.
the real cookie
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
The brothers speaking the truth. Point Blank!
43.
J
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Kanye has got to stop this, I mean this dude choose to go along with the suite performance any way and besides, he performed a t the suite the whole night. This dude has got to realize that life is not burger king, he cant have it his way
44.
kmniles
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Somebody please break his jaw again and wire his mouth shut for the next 5-6 months. This man amazes me with his ego. You think you’re the best, fine but keep that shit to yourself.
Is he still engaged? If so she’s a good ass woman cause I don’t know many who could put up with him putting himself first all the damn time. Fall back JabberJaws…the world doesn’t begin and end with you….
45.
Lula Pear
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Why would Beanie Segal call him gay? What’s up with that? And, if he got “nervous” it’s probably because he was scared… Beanie Segal is a monster… And, he shouldn’t be calling anybody anything…he’s asexual cause who’d touch him, really?????????
46.
whatyou'relooking4
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
This time Kanye does have a reason to be angry. I love you Kanye and even though i’ve heard your whoel cd already, i’m still going to buy it tomorrow!! Listen to the whole interview and put yourself in his shoes. I’m pretty sure none of you commenting on how he should shut his mouth would feel content with being used multiple times, he just has the balls to say it unlike some celebrities who are cowardly. Sure his way of approaching situations by throwing tantrums may not be the best idea, but it gets his point across.
47.
PrettyYoungThang
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
MAN UP, SHUT THE HELL UP, AND SIT DOWN! YA HURTING MY EARS…AGAIN!
ARROGANCE JUST MAKES THE FALL A LOT HARDER…
48.
whatyou'relooking4
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
and President Bush still doesn’t like black people
lol
49.
Lula Pear
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
I didn’t hear what Kanye said…didn’t listen…got stuff to do, shouldn’t even be on here again! lol BUT I heard today that MTV told Brit that the performance she’d worked out with the Mind Freak guy was too involved…they said there was too much going on with the magic show and made her change it at the last minute… So, what you saw in her performance, supposedly, is a routine she learned at the very last minute…It’s why she seems tentative and confused, because she hadn’t worked on it enough…
And, you would think this is something Brit’s people made up to make excuses for her horrific performance but I don’t think so… I think MTV is behind it all…I think they asked her to open the show and made her change it at the last minute to ensure that she’d mess up, to ensure a lot of “buzz” and watch…in Decemeber we’ll get an MTV sponsored Britney Spears comeback reality show/concert…And, people will watch…
50.
mILAN ross
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
kanye west beat on stronger is ridiculous! i love his lyrics too ” u should be honored by my lateness…that i even show up to THIS FAKE SHIT!” Nobody can fuckin touch him! He’s arrogant but honest! At least he talks about blk issues, 50 cent ins bringing the community down with his wack shit. no content whatso ever. just video girls bringing down the image of black woman. I love the roots common, nas, talib… artists with substance…i need to see him live! one let down: he used a dergoatory word for lesbian that i found offensive especially after he came out in defense of same sex relationships and put the hip hop on blast for homophobia. other than that im buying his c.d. and itune version!
milan ross
51.
mILAN ross
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
you can dance to his music and it relative! i respect that he so passionate and works very hard!
52.
Philippians 413
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Boy quit ya whinnin! Naw, on one hand, he should just for get the award and think be glad he’s getting paid. Then again, MTV did some shady stuff to Kanye. They will do and say what ever to get ratings. Plus, it just seems that not to many African-American artists win a lot of awards at the Mtv awards. I’m not saying Mtv is racist, I’m just saying it’s an observation that they give a few awards out is all.
Mtv sucks in general and Kanye should just make his music and be content. I actually saw him in concert when I was interning for a radio station, and the brother is good. I can tell he puts a lot into his work. He probably just wants to be reconized for his work by music executives.
53.
I ♥ Houston
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
at least he didn’t say that he was jealous that he wasn’t born Latino….
54.
PutASockInItKanye
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Kanye is a lil Bytch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He gets on my nerves sometimes. I hope 50 trumps his whining, bytch ass self! Ohhhhhh……I can’t wait.
55.
Denise
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
I BELIEVE THAT KANYE IS UPSET, BECAUSE HE DEVOTE A LOT OF HIS TIME TO MTV MORE THAN ANY OTHER NETWORK. HE FEELS DISRESPECTED. MTV IS THE KING OF MUSIC TELEVISION, IF YOU MADE IT THERE YOU MADE IT.
BRITTANY SPEARS IS ONE OF THE MOST OVERRATED PERSONS IN MUSIC, BECAUSE SHE CANNOT SING OR DANCE OR PERFORM VERY WELL. NOW SHE IS FACING A LOT OF PRESSURE BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE EXPECTING HER TO BECOME BETTER AND BETTER AT WHAT SHE DO, BUT WE MUST REALIZE THAT SHE DID NOT HAVE IT FROM THE BEGINNING. BEYONCE WAS VERY OVERRATED WHEN SHE FIRST ARRIVED ON THE SCENE HER TALENT AND HER LOOKS, BUT SHE IS NOW THE DIANA ROSS OF OUR GENERATION, SHE HAD TALENT ALL ALONG IT IS JUST THAT SHE NEEDED MAKE SOME ADJUSTMENTS.
POOR BRITTANY, I FEEL GUILTY FOR SOUNDING SO HARSH, BUT HEY, IT IS THE TRUTH. WE NEED TO LET THESE ARTISTS KNOW, IF YOU WANT TO TAKE OUR MONEY, HAVE US TO WAIT IN LONG LINES FOR YOUR AUTOGRAPH, SHOW YOU LOVE, PURCHASE YOUR EXPENSIVE CONCERT TICKETS, TREAT YOU LIKE ROYALTY, STEP IT UP! REAL MUSIC IS MAKING A COMEBACK VERY SOON. ARTISTS LIKE JILL SCOTT, TQ, INDIA ARIE, AND SO MANY OTHERS ARE GOING TO FINALLY HAVE THEIR SHINE.
56.
Denise
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
UNLESS YOU ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT ARTIST, YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO NOT BE RECOGNIZED BY SOMEONE WHO YOU WOULD BE HONORED TO RECEIVE RECOGNITION FROM.
57.
Nickey
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
He did make a valid point. The whole suite thing was the dumbest idea ever! who ever came up with that needs to be fired!
58.
SweetLesa
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
I agree with Kanye. He is somewhat arrogant and egotistical, but please don’t knock his talent. If I were him I would be hella pissed that I was being used and taken advantage of too! How the hell you going to fly this man across the globe for an appearance, then have the audacity to lie about giving him an award!!! What the hell was that all about?! I was go mad too! Then the nerve of British GQ to lie about putting him on the cover! Why?!!! If you were in his shoes wouldn’t you be upset?I hate liars and individuals, or in his case corporations that renege on a promise. Next time get that ish in writing Kanye!
59.
i love britney and i'm proud of it.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
ok enough already janye. damn you’re making it so hard for people to keep liking you. stop it with your narcissistic self. the world ain’t gotta revolve around you!!!
60.
i love britney and i'm proud of it.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
lmao “kanye”
61.
Bleu_jade
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Kanye felt the need to speak about how he feels about his experiance at the MTV VMA’s ahich he has the authority to do. he does not need to shut up! The man has the number one single and his album is going to be hot. And everyone knows he’s cocky as ever so why is everyone surprised. That’s kanye. Anyone else that didn’t speak out probably didn’t care or is afriad to voice their opinion. But that’s what I like about kanye! he’s not a punk and will say what’s on his mind. I respect kanye’s artistry too much to hate. His performance in the suite was the crunkest looking performance and looked more fun then the actual award show.Props to chris brown, alicia and rihanna, though. Kanye definatey has worked his but off and if he felt he deserved more limelight then so be it. Case Closed.
62.
nana
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
LMAO at #44. Kanye needs to shut up. Him and 50 are just as bad as each other with their annoying arrogance. I don’t really care who sells more at this stage.
63.
C.U. in C.U.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
LOVE Kanye… He’s always right…. going to go get the CD!!!! 2 copies as a matter of fact
64.
knockkey
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
I respect his honesty and work as a producer. TEAM 50 TEAM KANYE lets support both.
65.
carolinahoney
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
LOL…Kanye does complain alot, but he does have talent to boot. Personally I wouldn’t care about not winning a damn Moon Man! Kanye you have Grammys dawg! Give thanks for what u have already accomplished!
66.
Naomi18
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
“Y’ALL DON’T SPEAK FROM THE HEART
Y’ALL ALL FRONTIN
EVERYBODY FEEL A WAY ABOUT K
BUT AT LEAST Y’ALL FEEL SOMTHIN”
-Kanye West
67.
Naw Son
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
A LOT OF YA’LL ARE SAYIN KANYE SHOULD STOP CRYIN. BUT FOR ONCE WE HAVE AN ARTIST THAT SAYS, A YO, I MAKE DOPE MUSIC, GIVE ME MY PROPS, STOP USING ME LIKE SOME FREE SLAVE AND PAY ME WHAT YOU PROMISED. IMAGINE IF BLACK PEOPLE WERE ALL COMPLACENT…WE WOULD BE F-KED BIG TIME. SO PROPS TO KANYE, BUCK THE REST OF YA’LL MEDIA BANDWAGON JUMPERS.
68.
ashleigh
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
simmer down kanye. a vma isnt a big deal. its mtv what do you expect. mtv isgoing to appeal more to the pop audience than anything else
69.
setian
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Kanye is very arrogant and prone to embarassing tantrums lmao!! But seriously, they played him and he has a right to be pissed off.
MTV picked Britney cause fail or succeed, she was going to bring in the high ratings. So many people (esp white) wanted to see which way this would go.
MTV also knows how Diva-ish ye is. They were probably hoping he’d throw a fit right on stage!! More ratings. Fuck-a-MTV!!
70.
MzCynik
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
I actually like Kanye. He is definitely his own person. While there may be some things he over reacts too…..he is right on point about other things. He makes some valid points. Im glad he put them on blast.
The media is crooked den a mofo….GOTTA get them ratings, need them to compete and survive…and nothing is fair, its a business.
71.
Dame
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Despite him crying about everything I respect Kanye and he makes great music.
72.
tammy
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Im loving “good life” the beat is recycled but damn its so tight !!
73.
Greatestloveofall
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
I just heard that stupid-ass Chris Crocker defending Britney Spears, now this!!
From one bitch to another lol!
74.
KSH
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
He should have been on the main stage. I figured since he and 50 have albums coming out they would have done better letting them open up the show. MTV got egg on there face by letting brit’s lazy ass slink around on stage but Kanye ain’t got to cry about the shit! Damn it’s MTV - cry over a BET award.
I copped that album this morning and it is Very Good!
75.
:MJ:
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Please LORD! Please let Kenny Chesney outsell both 50 and Kanye for using a tragic day like today to sell albums………
76.
redbeansrice
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
LMAO at #45 saying Beans is asexual!
But, as far as Kanye, if that’s how he feels than so be it. You might not like the way it came out, but he keeping it real
77.
shannon75
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Why does he KEEP attending the MTV awards if he feels he’s not appreciated?
I guess he just has to be VALIDATED.
78.
I HATE LIP SYNCING!!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
he sounds sincere……is it real, i dunno?
79.
nicholelibra
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
But what does this say about Kanye as a person and an artist? So he figured that if he’d just show up he’d automatically win, not on his talent or his music, but just for showing up? Does that sound right to you? Everyone else shows up and gets a goodie bag, but Kanye gets a moon man. (If that was the case then I’m quite sure that they probably said that to everyone.) So much for competition, when you sit there and perform favors in exchange for awards. That’s just as bad as having Britney open not because of her “talent”, but because of what she could do for them (them being MTV) Someone needs to tell Kayne, “If you felt as though you were being used the first time around you should have stayed your ass home!”
I’m sorry, but Kanye is so overrated. Half the stuff that he does are either samples or remakes. Some said that Kanye was basically Diddy Version 2.0, and they’re right. It would be nice if he could think outside of the box for once and come up with some 100% original material.
80.
shownuff
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
kanye and 50 have the same appraoch when it comes to competition and their passion for the game. the difference is 50 is willing to back it up. you can’t hate 50 but praise kanye that’s just ignorant. and kanye ain’t saying anything enlightening. only stupid people think kanye has substance just because he says the n and b word fewer times than 50 and may throw a line about africa or diamonds in between. give me a break. mos def and talib are intelligent rappers.
81.
Trini-Brickcity
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Yo i love this dude he’s so real! Kenye keep makin the real shit everybody see your talent they just dont want to ACKNOWLEDGE IT.. FUK DEM HATERS!! keep doin the dam thing…
MUCH LUV
TRINI
82.
shownuff
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
and does kanye not know that awards are bought? tell jay z to put some cash on him instead of rihanna so he can win
83.
Tasha
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
First of all MTV is not for us and basically what Kanye said about them using him proves it. I can understand where he is coming from. You know that you worked hard at something and expect it to be widely received and basically get pushed out of the main spotlight for other artists. It’s all a money game.
84.
BKChick
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Look, he needs to practice what he preaches. He’s always played the race card, knowing full well that it is what is and a successful black man, he needs to keep it moving, because with the whiteman, it’s all about the might dollar. He was pimped out my MTV like whore, just like they pimped Britney’s azz out, and MTV is already paying for it, because next to B.E.T. the VMA awards sink like hell! So wtf is he crying for?!
Secondly, it took over 12 years for JayZ to even make the cover of G.Q., and Forbes and stuff, pay your dues Mr. West and fall back for a min, and learn from you so called mentor Mr. Carter! He really needs to grow up and focus on him, not what other people are doing like “Beyonce, Justin Timberfake’s azz” and 50. Once you take your eyez off the prize you lose focus. There is one thing that no one cannot deny, love Kanye or hate em, is that the brother has mad skills and he should just focus on him, his label and his artistic goals, and stop looking back! Keeping it moving=> To the K.I.M!
85.
Such Magnificence
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Okay they used you…so what, you use their asses too. MTV falling off anyways…your suite shyt was hotter than their stupid award show!!! You should put a hot song out and rub that mess in their faces…
Kayne calm down…its really not that serious. You know they let Britney open for the ratings and they wanted her to fyck up so their asses could have another “classic” moment…
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YOOOO
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
NOT HOT AT ALL
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H2O
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ…….
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Chan-nel
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Although Kanye comes off as very arrogant, I repect him as an artist and I love to hear him speak in interviews. He is a very well spoken individual who takes time to think about what he says b4 he says it(well, most of the time anyway)I like that!!!
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realestnycsoldier
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
FUCK KANYE FOR MAKING A CRAPPY ALBUM AND HAVING THE NERVE TO TALK SO MUCH ISH…HIM AND 50CENT HAVE LACK LUSTER ALBUMS (I HAVE HAD BOTH FULL ALBUMS FOR TWO WEEKS!!) WITH A BUNCH OF FILLER MATERIAL AND TWO HOT SINGLES EACH…THAT’S WHAT MUSIC IS THESE DAYS..KANYE IS WAYYYY OVERRATED..THESE DUDES ARE NOT WINNING THE TOP SPOT ON BILLBOARD..COUNTRY IS GOING TO SHUT THEM BOTH DOWN…DON’T SLEEP ON THE COUNTRY FANS. KENNY CHESNEY IS GOING TO COME OUT #1
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ChicagoDoll
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Ohhhk…I am comletely appalled by the fact that after this interview people are still calling him a baby…clearly you weren’t listening…I don’t feel his opinion or reaction towards the situation was wrong at all…after hearing the whole story I agree that he was used and exploited…Just the mere fact that Britney Spears opened the show when Kanye ( who has the #1 record in the country) asked too but was turned down upsets me…Its unfortunate to me that hes classified as an asshole or baby when hes clearly very passionate about his music and is doing nothing more than trying to make sure “we” (black artist) get a fair shot…
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u done't even know kenny chesney
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Justin Timberlake said the same thing last year…so????? Kanye I say fuck MTV do your thing baby! Haters are going to hate! Team Kanye 9/11!
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reecy
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Some of you people are at trip. This is this man’s career and he is passionate about it. Some of you go off on the worker at McDonalds if they get your order wrong and cry about insignificant stuff all day everyday. Speak you mind Kane, hip hop is his business and lifestyle, nothing wrong with loving what you do and standing up for your opinion!!!
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I'M CHOCOLATE MILK
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
PEOPLE GET USED.NO MATTER WHAT UR STATUS IS OR HOW MUCH BANK YOU ROLL.S*** HAPPENDS, GET OVER IT .BUT IF I HAD TO CHOOSE , I’D BUY HIS ALBUM BEFORE 50 CENT’S ANY DAY.
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u don't even know kenny chesney
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
typo error! and all you people keep talking about Kenny Chesney……………shut the fuck up! Keep saying shit someone else said! Be original sometimes geez! Even a stupid Vjay at home said it on the radio! UGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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candace
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Just bought Kany’s cd this morning……….LOVES IT!!!!!!!!!!! Arrogant or not that boy is fire!
96.
new yorker
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
he might be annoying but at least he tells the truth.
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TLo404
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
That was a good interview. There is always three sides to a story, Theirs, yours and the truth hopefully now that his album has been released they will let Ye’ get his shine. You can let this album ride the whole way through.
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Zionzstar
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
I find his comments comical Kanye knows how how the music business works its all about publicity, promotion and money which explains why selective videos get played on MTV, VH1, BET etc so his comments about being used, like its something new that he knew nothing about is just bull. I have cousins that sing backup in the industry and he knows how it works so for him to catch feelins when its him on the receiving end is just sour grapes. I mean come on Kanye ain’t new to the game so stop all the whining already and take it like a man.
99.
STOP WHITE ON WHITE VIOLENCE
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
I understand, his tantrum now, I can’t blame him, I would hate to be manipulated, and used like that. But then again it’s his downfall, he had other motives by accepting that (ie. going to the euro awards or you’ll win video of the year, man of the year mag, etc.) Don’t hate on him for trying to be so competitive! He speaks the truth about MTV though and how they have become so celebrity oriented, it’s not about the music anymore. MTV and BET are officially wack in my eyes now. ::Going right now to purchase his album::
I LOVE YOU KANYE! GET THAT MONEY!
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MINDYOUR BIZNESS
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Kanye says what people think. I ain’t mad at him. He’s confrontational. Proves to me he has character and he’s not afraid to say whats on his mind, even if it’s about MTV and putting them on blast. On some levels you have to admire that.
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Magoo
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
I’m not the biggest Kanye fan even though I do like him, but what did he do that was so bad. I saw what he did on the European VMAs and thought it was a little weird but now that he has explained everything I understand.
The people who have posted and hated Kanye didn’t like him anyway and are just trying to find a reason to pile on. If what he says is true about being lied to then he deserves to be pissed and anyone who says that they wouldn’t be at least a little upset is kidding themselves.
Britney Spears being the opening act was and still is a joke, and him wanting to be the opening act was justified by her terrible performance, its funny how someone blamed MTV for Britneyt sucking when she was the only one on stage that didn’t really know the choreography, was on stage with a bit of a gut, and still can’t sing.
Kanye admitted that he is a competitor and being a competitor myself I don’t like to lose anything, so if he’s anything like me in terms of being competitive then he’s going to be pissed when he doesn’t win something no matter how big or small it is, I would rather him want to continue to push himself and try to improve then just making to the same songs and beats over and over again.
102.
DO THE POCKET-KNIFE
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Okay Kanye…be a big boy about this. I’ve had enough with his childish rants!! Where is his fiance? She needs to be encouraging him to grow up and stop whinning all the damn time…dayum! Lol
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DO THE POCKET-KNIFE
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO @ # 24 SCREEN-NAME!!
ARE YOU FROM HOUSTON? 50 DID AN INTERVIEW ON 97.9 ABOUT A WEEK AGO AND THEY KEPT TELLING HIM THAT HE AND KANYE NEED TO STOP ARGUING CUZ KENNY CHESNEY WAS GOING TO GO PLATINUM ON THE 9/11. I ALMOST RAN MY CAR INTO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY LAUGHING SO HARD AT THEM FOOLS…ESPECIALLY SINCE THEY KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT KENNY CHESNEY!! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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KOOL-AID & RAMAN NOODLES
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
#81
Who taught you how to spell baby? Can we at least get a little bit of punctuation from you next time?
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Shawnie
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
I agree with Kanye a 110%… it`s messed up that they friggin`used him… that was dirty!!! He is very under rated… for real!!! KANYE FOR PRESIDENT… LMAO!!!
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birdmane12
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Kena you are beautiful
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Alex
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Kanye West is a bitch. I mean his statements and behavior shows so much arrogance and cockiness. The world doesn’t spin around his axis. Ever since he made that statement that “If the Bible was written today he’ll be in it” I’ve lost it for the dude. How cocky can you be ? Same thing happened at the European MTV awards….. common now!
You’ll think for someone that almost died in an accident will always be humble and be thankful for even being here to make music that some people like. But not Kanye, COCKY FOOL….!
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Briana_06
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
i agree with #75..i know that the whole 50/kanye thing is big for hip-hop or whatever, but it really takes away attention from 9/11, and that is more important….only in america.
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Johnathan
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Kanye,
Big fan.. and I understand and appreciate your passion.. I’ve learned in life that the more you let them know that you want something… the harder they will work to keep it from ya. Yes, they will use you for ratings.. but hey, your using them as well.. There are so many other factors that come into play when decisions regarding who gets those awards. In the grand scheme of things, it doesnt really matter.. It takes self confidence to not look to other for validation..You got the skills and you know it..dont give them the satisfaction…
You will begin to lose fans if you continue focus on such small things.. Your “big brother” moves in silence.. You will get the recognizition you deserve by being humble and not winning like a little B.. (no disrespect, just calling it like I see it.. and I hope you have real poeple telling you the same)
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EBZ01
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Did he say God can’t give you everything you want? Ok my atheism aside I thought God could do anything and everything……. being all-powerful and whatnot.
Big Brother is such a suck up because I could be wrong but when Dame and Jay-Z ran ROC um Jay DID NOT WANT/WANT TO SIGN Kanye at first if at all and Dame bought him on. But w/e……IT IS Hot 97 -_-
At the Europe awards it sucks MTV lied but BS at him saying he tried to play it off and shit and that he wasn’t really mad….LIAR. That is wack that magazine lied to him damn smh. Artists SHOULD be in competition but they don’t act like he did. Lol AT him STRAIGHT DISSING Britney. Envy a little cute…..he almost said Homo though lmfao (that should not be funny but it is a little bit).
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seductiverose
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
*sigh* Oh Kanye, when will u learn? How does Alexis put up wit these bitch-fits???? U won a Grammy homie, a moon man ain’t shit compared to that no more. The show & channel is whack as hell now—– just breathe man… it ain’t that serious
112.
*H-Town's Finest*
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
Memo to Kanye: SHUT DA FCUK UP
113.
Ayce03
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 /
He’s so dumb tho…still not up on the game up…let ur peoples do all the dirt & legwork instead of u looking like da crybaby dumba$$…fact iz dats da biz…they’ll always tell u 1 ting and do another bunghole…he been in the game long enuff tuh figure it out!!!
114.
Shockey
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 /
Much respect to Kanye for the comment on the blessings when it came to Benie. It really shows who is the bigger person right about now.
115.
DUVAL'S FINEST
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 /
GRADUTION IS DA SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
116.
MzJohnson904
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 /
I really enjoy Kanye as an artist and as a man. He makes a lot of positive music for black people unlike 50 Cent (constant shoot em up music) whom brings down black community. I think Kanye has every right to be angry, I would have showed out too if they lied and manipulated me like that too. At the end of the day everything he is speaking about in this interview is the truth and we should appreciate that.
in case ya’ll haven’t picked up Mr. West’s Graduation……DAT SHIT IS STR8 FIYA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FYI….1 CENT SUCKS A$$
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IM FROM NOSTRAND AVE
Thursday, September 13, 2007 /
KANYE SPOKE THE TRUTH, WHETHER PPL AGREE WITH IT OR NOT, HE IS SINCERE AND LETS PPL KNOW HOW HE FEELS. I LOVE ME SOME KANYE . WELCOME TO THE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD LIFEEEEEEEEEE!!!!