Date 06/10/2015 - News People
Michelangelo and Picasso, so often celebrated for their contributions to art history, now have something else in common. Kanye West likened himself to both artists in a circuitous two-hour interview that saw the Chicago rapper and fashion designer speak candidly about social class, race, misogyny in rap and the pressures of fame. During the interview, West spoke about rap music responding to trends, and communicating the current zeitgeist at the time that its lyrics are written. He described misogynistic lyrics as an outlet for men who?ve found themselves belittled, turning towards the women in their lives and lashing out at them in order to feel validated.
