Kanye West Clears Up The Rapper/Police Officer Comparisons
Kanye also spoke about being villainized in the press for comments he has made over the last few months, including comparing himself to a policeman or a soldier. 'What I'm saying is I make a contribution to society and it should be respected as such,' Kanye said, explaining that, to him, calling someone a soldier is the highest compliment. (News Radio)
'You sir, are as misguided as they come. I do have a suggestion for you. Since you are accustomed to danger, from your life as an international rapper, I am strongly encouraging you immediately abandon you career as a super star and join the military,' Oliver wrote. 'After joining, I would like you to volunteer to be deployed in Afghanistan or one of the numerous other forward locations where our men an women are currently serving. When the Taliban starts shooting at you, perhaps you could stand up and let the words flow. It could be something like 'I'm Kanye West, wearing a flak vest.' I'm sure they would just drop weapons and surrender. You could quite possibly end all wars, just from the enemy being star-struck.' (Brimfield Police Department's Facebook)
'Your line of thinking is part of the problem in the world today....which include entertainers thinking they are something more than just entertainers. I know it is supply and demand and the demand for your services is high. I get economics. What I do not get is you EVER comparing what you do for a living to our heroic military members, who are always in harm's way... and my brother and sister police officers who have to go to work carrying weapons and wearing a bullet-proof vest to protect themselves.' (Brimfield Police Department's Facebook)
'I'm putting my life at risk. I think when I'm on the 'Can't Tell Me Nothin'' and 'Coldest Winter' moment, like, that mountain goes really, really high. And if I slipped and my leg happens and you never know. I think about my family. I'm like, 'Wow.' This is like being a police officer or at war or something. You're literally going out to do your job every day and knowing that something could happen verbally from the press bashing you. Something could happen to you from people not liking you anymore because of your records and you could actually slip on that stage. It's like we're walking this tight rope and we're fighting for creativity and fighting for ideas and fighting for thought. I'll explain it to my daughter one day that me and her mother, we had to fight for this position that we'll finally have.' ('Saturday Night Online) Want something high-tech and fun this winter holiday? Need to record those special moments? Peep the top five reasons a MeCam is right for you! Now show off your ride! Get at us on Instagram with #sohhpix
Written by Cyrus Langhorne
Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West has cleared the air after catching some backlash for describing his contributions to society equal to what someone in law enforcement provides.
Although brief in his words, Mr. West said he meant no ill will by comparing himself to a soldier in a recent interview.
Kanye also spoke about being villainized in the press for comments he has made over the last few months, including comparing himself to a policeman or a soldier. 'What I'm saying is I make a contribution to society and it should be respected as such,' Kanye said, explaining that, to him, calling someone a soldier is the highest compliment. (News Radio)
In an open Facebook message from Ohio's Chief David Oliver, he sarcastically said Yeezy should give the military a shot.
'You sir, are as misguided as they come. I do have a suggestion for you. Since you are accustomed to danger, from your life as an international rapper, I am strongly encouraging you immediately abandon you career as a super star and join the military,' Oliver wrote. 'After joining, I would like you to volunteer to be deployed in Afghanistan or one of the numerous other forward locations where our men an women are currently serving. When the Taliban starts shooting at you, perhaps you could stand up and let the words flow. It could be something like 'I'm Kanye West, wearing a flak vest.' I'm sure they would just drop weapons and surrender. You could quite possibly end all wars, just from the enemy being star-struck.' (Brimfield Police Department's Facebook)
Chief Oliver went on to call out Kanye and other entertainers' high perceptions of themselves.
'Your line of thinking is part of the problem in the world today....which include entertainers thinking they are something more than just entertainers. I know it is supply and demand and the demand for your services is high. I get economics. What I do not get is you EVER comparing what you do for a living to our heroic military members, who are always in harm's way... and my brother and sister police officers who have to go to work carrying weapons and wearing a bullet-proof vest to protect themselves.' (Brimfield Police Department's Facebook)
Ye sparked the debate after claiming the sacrifices he makes as a performer were comparable to an officer of the law.
'I'm putting my life at risk. I think when I'm on the 'Can't Tell Me Nothin'' and 'Coldest Winter' moment, like, that mountain goes really, really high. And if I slipped and my leg happens and you never know. I think about my family. I'm like, 'Wow.' This is like being a police officer or at war or something. You're literally going out to do your job every day and knowing that something could happen verbally from the press bashing you. Something could happen to you from people not liking you anymore because of your records and you could actually slip on that stage. It's like we're walking this tight rope and we're fighting for creativity and fighting for ideas and fighting for thought. I'll explain it to my daughter one day that me and her mother, we had to fight for this position that we'll finally have.' ('Saturday Night Online) Want something high-tech and fun this winter holiday? Need to record those special moments? Peep the top five reasons a MeCam is right for you! Now show off your ride! Get at us on Instagram with #sohhpix
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