Why else would he call out George Bush on national television rather than sticking to the script regarding Katrina relief? Why else would he condemn the homophobia in hip-hop and call for his peers to be better and do better? As much as he cared about himself, he seemed to care about others. Yes: he could be loud, he could be brash. ![]() While West’s reputation for ego and arrogance defined his perception at-large, the power, vulnerability, and thoughtfulness of his art made him one of the most relatable musicians of the era. The Grammy’s-often considered the music industry’s top prize-would, in this early period, knight Kanye 12-times, including “Best Rap Album” and “Best Rap Song” awards for his first three projects.
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