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Kevin · Feb 11, 2006, 12:28 AM

http://www.mediagab.com/story.asp?id=2011

Rap star KANYE WEST is calling for a revised edition of THE BIBLE, because he thinks he should be a character in it.

The JESUS WALKS hitmaker, who picked up three Grammy Awards last night, feels sure he'd be "a griot" (West African storyteller) in a modern Bible.

He says, "I bring up historical subjects in a way that makes kids want to learn about them. I'm an inspirational speaker.

"I changed the sound of music more than one time... For all those reasons, I'd be a part of the Bible. I'm definitely in the history books already.

Give me a break f00.

In 10 years, no one will know who you are.

mduell · Feb 11, 2006, 12:58 AM

You don't care about black people.

gradient · Feb 11, 2006, 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by mduell

You don't care about black people.

Where did that come from?

KeriVit · Feb 11, 2006, 01:09 AM

too touchy to discuss. But Kanye is an idiot

dreamryche · Feb 11, 2006, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by KeriVit

Kanye is an idiot

+1...what a tool.

BrainFart567 · Feb 11, 2006, 01:23 AM

+5 cheeseburgers I shove into my mouth with my chubby, greasy, no-talent fingers.

Eug Wanker · Feb 11, 2006, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by mduell

You don't care about black people.

Originally Posted by gradient

Where did that come from?

Ozmodiar · Feb 11, 2006, 02:06 AM

Kanye West can blow it out his ass. I hate that mother****er.

MOTHERWELL · Feb 11, 2006, 04:02 AM

Originally Posted by Ozmodiar

Kanye West can blow it out his ass. I hate that mother****er.

so well put.

Oisín · Feb 11, 2006, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin

Rap star KANYE WEST is calling for a revised edition of THE BIBLE, because he thinks he should be a character in it.

The JESUS WALKS hitmaker, who picked up three Grammy Awards last night, feels sure he'd be "a griot" (West African storyteller) in a modern Bible.

He says, "I bring up historical subjects in a way that makes kids want to learn about them. I'm an inspirational speaker.

"I changed the sound of music more than one time... For all those reasons, I'd be a part of the Bible. I'm definitely in the history books already.

Bwaaahahahahahahahhaaha aaahahahahahahahhhahahahahaha muahahahahahahahahaha!

*falls off chair with hysterical laughter*

Oh God, what an imbecile that man is.

(Oh, apparently we’re only allowed 13 smilies in a post. Heh. Whodathunkit, eh?)

Kevin · Feb 11, 2006, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by mduell

You don't care about black people.

DeathToWindows · Feb 11, 2006, 08:19 AM

two neurons, 1 synapse = no higher-level cognition

mduell · Feb 11, 2006, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by gradient

Where did that come from?

Do you live in a cave?

nredman · Feb 11, 2006, 09:35 AM

wow, just when you thought he ego couldn't get any bigger - thats great if he wants to use his celebrity to expose more people to christianity but come on dude pull your head out of your ass

Kerrigan · 09:47 AM

^^^
Kanye and his fans

His Dudeness · Feb 11, 2006, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Ozmodiar

Kanye West can blow it out his ass. I hate that mother****er.

You racist mother ****er!!!! I can't believe you hate black people!!!!!! You are going to helllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IceEnclosure · Feb 11, 2006, 12:22 PM

In the future, people will find my posts on how I liked his music and they'll think I was a tool.

He needs to chill out.

hickey · Feb 11, 2006, 01:11 PM

thats a new level of arrogance

macforray · Feb 11, 2006, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by KeriVit

too touchy to discuss. But Kanye is an idiot

Ditto that!

gradient · Feb 11, 2006, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by mduell

Do you live in a cave?

Believe it or not, the USA isn't the centre of the universe.

ambush · Feb 11, 2006, 04:38 PM

Racist!

SpaceMonkey · 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by mduell

You don't care about black people.

George Bush doesn't care about black puppets.

ambush · Feb 11, 2006, 04:48 PM

George Bush is racist!

Kerrigan · Feb 11, 2006, 04:50 PM

That was a great show

ambush · Feb 11, 2006, 04:56 PM

this thread is.. whatever you want it to be

scaught · Feb 11, 2006, 04:57 PM

whatever. his albums are good. i think he's a cocky bastard, but he's hardly the first.

Speckledstone · Feb 11, 2006, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

In 10 years, no one will know who you are.

Maybe... Maybe not...

A lot of people claimed the same thing would happen to a particular band when one of its members said, "... We're more popular than Jesus now...".
That band is probably the most popular if not the most well known Rock N' Roll band in history.

Quick quiz... Name the band and the artist who said that.

ambush · Feb 11, 2006, 05:10 PM

the beatles.

Speckledstone · Feb 11, 2006, 05:14 PM

And the artist...?

nredman · Feb 11, 2006, 06:44 PM

kanye is no Andre 3000

Rolling Bones · Feb 11, 2006, 06:47 PM

Eug Wanker · Feb 11, 2006, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by gradient

Believe it or not, the USA isn't the centre of the universe.

Yes, but Steve Jobs is, and being the Mac fan you are you should know everything even remotely related to Jobs.

Kanye West actually hinted at this brouhaha at an Apple Event:

"I'd like to thank Steve Jobs for still letting me perform."

Chuckit · Feb 12, 2006, 01:17 AM

One thing to say for Kanye West: He's no hypocrite. He says he's against education, and he betrays no sign of ever having received one.

Ozmodiar · Feb 12, 2006, 01:51 AM

I believe he dropped out of college and then said it's the best decision he ever made.

But I'm sure dropping out was the best decision Bill Gates ever made, too.

strictlyplaid · Feb 12, 2006, 07:53 AM

Why does everyone expect artists to be more intelligent than a median idiot off the street? It's not like they get paid for sharing their immense knowledge with the world or providing cutting insight into current events.

If they look pretty and sing the right tune, they've pretty much met the minimum criteria for runaway success.

Na'aint saying she a Gold Digga, but she ain' messin' wit no BROKE! BROKE! BROKE!

Kr0nos · Feb 12, 2006, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by strictlyplaid

Why does everyone expect artists to be more intelligent than a median idiot off the street?

Actually, you could say the same about politicians as well. Very rearly do the brightest, best educated and intelligent hold center stage in public affairs and politics.

Artists, Musicians, Actors etc. are usually just as well read, educated and informed as your average political figure, and if anything, they are at least better looking.

I'd take Brad Pitt's opinions and public presence of G.W.'s anytime, eventhough they probably have the same (low) IQ.

scaught · Feb 12, 2006, 09:26 AM

theres some moby quote that came across my google homepage the other day that sort of follows this train of thought. i still think moby sucks, but the quote is interesting:

I had an epiphany a few years ago where I was out at a celebrity party and it suddenly dawned on me that I had yet to meet a celebrity who is as smart and interesting as any of my friends.
Moby, quoted on CNN.com, March 2005

Kerrigan · Feb 12, 2006, 09:55 AM

Barbara Streisand is an expert in her field.

Kevin · Feb 12, 2006, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Speckledstone

Maybe... Maybe not...

A lot of people claimed the same thing would happen to a particular band when one of its members said, "... We're more popular than Jesus now...".
That band is probably the most popular if not the most well known Rock N' Roll band in history.

Quick quiz... Name the band and the artist who said that.

Kanye is also no Beatles.

Eug Wanker · Feb 12, 2006, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by strictlyplaid

Why does everyone expect artists to be more intelligent than a median idiot off the street? It's not like they get paid for sharing their immense knowledge with the world or providing cutting insight into current events.

If they look pretty and sing the right tune, they've pretty much met the minimum criteria for runaway success.

True, but I guess it's still surprising sometimes to some just how much of a moron the guy truly is.

Maybe we should have a Stupid Celebrities subforum. It seems to be a very popular topic these days.

Apple Pro Underwear · Feb 12, 2006, 11:23 AM

i love it

he's not a normal shyt talker... he is the best in the game now.

asking to revise the bible so you're in it is the most awesome thing ever.

iREZ · Feb 12, 2006, 12:03 PM

i dont care about kanye's opinions on the world, i listen to his music and move on with my life. as long as his next album is half as good as his first two, kanye's alright in my book.

Kevin · Feb 12, 2006, 12:06 PM

I can't really call his music good. Just rehashed ideas and lots of "uh", and "yeahs"

MindFad · Feb 12, 2006, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by scaught

whatever. his albums are good. i think he's a cocky bastard, but he's hardly the first.

That's what I was going to say. So I guess a "

" is in order.

IceEnclosure · Feb 12, 2006, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

I can't really call his music good. Just rehashed ideas and lots of "uh", and "yeahs"

wrong-o

uh, UH UH!

Kevin · Feb 12, 2006, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

^^^
Kanye and his fans

That took a lot of time. But was worth it.

ShortcutToMoncton · Feb 12, 2006, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

I can't really call his music good. Just rehashed ideas and lots of "uh", and "yeahs"

You obviously haven't listened to his albums. I'd suggest giving them both a couple run-throughs before you say that. They're actually really, really good.

Remember, Led Zep had a crapload of rehashed ideas too...and Kanye at least hasn't put his own name on another person's song.

Everybody builds on someone else.

greg

mduell · Feb 12, 2006, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by gradient

Believe it or not, the USA isn't the centre of the universe.

His comments at Live8 made international news.

Kevin · Feb 12, 2006, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by ShortcutToMoncton

You obviously haven't listened to his albums. I'd suggest giving them both a couple run-throughs before you say that. They're actually really, really good.

I've heard them all. Multiple times.

Uh uh yeah.. uhuh.

ironknee · Feb 12, 2006, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

In 10 years, no one will know who you are.

in 10 years? i don't know him now

Originally Posted by mduell

You don't care about black people.

he's black?