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7 Lessons To Learn From Kanye West

Michelle Tiu |
September 22, 2014 | 12:52 p.m. PDT

Entertainment Producer

Would you want Kanye West as a professor? (@2DOPEposts / Twitter)
Would you want Kanye West as a professor? (@2DOPEposts / Twitter)
After attacking paparazzi last year, Kanye West started teaching at the L.A. Trade Technical College as part of his required community service.

The rapper's got a whopping 250 hours of service to do, but this gig seems right up his alley. After all, who wouldn't want to get some wisdom from Yeezus himself?

Here are 7 (out of many) possible classes Professor 'Ye could definitely teach.

Self-Defense / Martial Arts

Well, the whole reason Kanye's even doing this in the first place is because he punched some paparazzi, so it stands to reason that he'd be an adequate instructor to get self-defense lessons from, right?

Public Speaking

If there's one thing Kanye's famous for besides his music, it's definitely his tendency to go into long rants on whatever topic he feels like going on about - whether it's the press, consumerism, or Kim Kardashian being pregnant. With him at the front of the classroom, there's no way that any student could walk out of the room without a fraction of that man's endless self-confidence.

Marketing

Kanye West convinced people to buy a plain white shirt for $120 and had it sell out online. If that's not a good enough reason to sign up for a marketing class taught by 'Ye, then I don't know what is.

Fashion Design

Since L.A. Trade Tech is known for its fashion design and merchandising programs, it would make sense if Kanye took charge of a few classes, right? He's turned totally impractical things like Shutter Shades sunglasses and leather jogging pants into items that everyone wants. Take a fashion class with 'Ye and learn how to make even the most ridiculous of your designs the next big trend.

How to Steal the Show

This class would probably be most useful to students looking to go into showbiz after graduation. With a professor who's created many a memorable moment by taking the spolight away from celebs like Taylor Swift and others at award shows, students will learn the skills necessary to stand out from their peers, even when given the smallest roles. Under Professor 'Ye's wing, you'll basically become a real-life Christine Daaé - although Kanye will probably (hopefully) be way less creepy than the Phantom of the Opera.

The Morals and Ethics / Philosophy of Kanye West

Let's be honest, Kanye West has a totally different standard for moral and ethics than most people. Among other things, he's unapologetic (even when he's in the wrong) and displays an amount of hubris than many would consider unhealthy on a regular basis. At the core of this particular ethics class would be Yeezus' 3 Tenets: "Beauty, truth, and awesomeness."

How to Be the Best (At Everything)

He's an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and a self-proclaimed god - the "Steve [Jobs] of Internet, downtown, fashion, culture" or the "Michael Jordan of music," if you will. Kanye will teach students how to win at life, to be the best, regardless of the industry they end up in. It'll be great - it'll basically be the most inspiring self-help class in history... Or he might just launch into a long rant about how amazing he is. Who knows?

*Cue the original Pokémon theme song*

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