But for me to have the opportunity to stand in front of a bunch of executives and present myself, I had to hustle in my own way. I can't tell you how frustrating it was that they didn't get that. No joke - I'd leave meetings crying all the time. Kanye West bunchcryexecutive share on social
I don't even listen to rap. My apartment is too nice to listen to rap in. Kanye West apartmentlistennice Change image and share on social
They say you can rap about anything except for Jesus, that means guns, sex, lies, video tapes, but if I talk about God my record won't get played Huh? Kanye West godgunhuh Change image and share on social
Man, I'm the No. 1 living and breathing rock star. I am Axl Rose; I am Jim Morrison; I am Jimi Hendrix. Kanye West axlbreathehendrix Change image and share on social
I will go down as the voice of this generation, of this decade, I will be the loudest voice. Kanye West decadegenerationloud Change image and share on social
Thirty-three-years-old, still creating art. It's rage, it's creativity, it's pain, it's hurt, but it's the opportunity to still have my voice get out there through music. Kanye West artcreatecreativity Change image and share on social
The concept of commercialism in the fashion and art world is looked down upon. You know, just to think, 'What amount of creativity does it take to make something that masses of people like?' And, 'How does creativity apply across the board?' Kanye West amountapplyart share on social
Creative output, you know, is just pain. I'm going to be cliche for a minute and say that great art comes from pain. Kanye West artclichecreative Change image and share on social
I am God's vessel. But my greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live. Kanye West godgreatlife Change image and share on social
George Bush doesn't care about black people. Kanye West blackbushcare Change image and share on social