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Yeezus Says The Darnest Things

Gabi Duncan |
October 10, 2013 | 12:12 p.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

Kanye doesn't hold back on Kimmel (Twitter @Buzzfeed).
Kanye doesn't hold back on Kimmel (Twitter @Buzzfeed).
Yeezus is back at it again.

Kanye West is notorious for making outrageous, often ridiculous comments and during his Jimmy Kimmel interview Wednesday night he outdid himself. 

West came on the show to bury the hatchet with the late night host on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" after the two engaged in a nasty Twitter feud initiated by a skit mocking the rapper. 

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But, the two kissed and made up after Yeezy admitted that he felt betrayed and attacked by Kimmel’s parody.“All I care about is protecting my girl, protecting my baby and protecting my ideas and my dreams,” said West. “That’s the reason why I went so crazy.”

This seems all well and good. Anyone can understand an artist’s desire to defend his work. However, afterward he proceeded to tumble back down into his imaginary world. 

West repeatedly and unapologetically referred to himself as a “creative genius” throughout the interview. “For me to say I wasn’t a genius, I would just be lying to you and to myself,” said Yeezus. 

He continued with this philosophical gem, “I wouldn’t even say I’m a rapper. I’m more of a messenger than a rapper.” 

Kimmel seemed to read everyone’s minds countering, “A lot of people think they’re geniuses, but nobody says it because it’s weird to say it.” 

True statement.

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When the topic of conversation switched to West’s girlfriend and baby mama, Kim Kardashian, he spewed these radical proclamations that took the cake.

“There’s no way a Kim Kardashian shouldn’t have a star on the Walk of Fame. People are so, so dated and not modern. It’s ridiculous, old concepts.”

West was reacting to the statements made by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce last month after they refused to offer the reality star a spot on the renowned Walk of Fame. 

A rep from the Chamber of Commerce commented, “She has not been nominated. She is a reality star. We don't do reality stars. She needs to get a real acting job then come to us."

Kardashian had expressed that it was one of her career ambitions in an interview with V Magizine saying, “I think there was a quote where somebody said that reality stars will never get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. So, of course I’m so competitive that I think that it would be a huge achievement and a goal that anyone would want. I would love to break that mold.”

Unfortunately for her, it doesn’t look like this wish will come true. 

It can’t be denied that Kardashian has built a successful brand around her reality television status. She is worth millions, has a popular show and several businesses with her sisters. Some can argue that the committee isn’t being “modern" because reality shows have become a major part of the media in the last few years. However, it seems a bit absurd that she would be recognized alongside legitimate actresses, like Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock, after rising to fame because of a starring role in a sex tape. 

Kardashian may get lots of love from the paparazzi for showing off her voluptuous figure in revealing and often constricting outfits, but she isn’t getting any from the Chamber of Commerce in the near future.

Sorry, Yeezus. 

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