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Kanye West has compared the life of celebrities, to the lives of the black people in the 1960's before the civil rights movement.
Perhaps one of the most ridiculous things the rapper has ever said, it was revealed to GQ during their extended interview. He compared the persecution of the Kardashians (who have their own reality show), to the persecution of black people before they were given equal rights.
“What I talked about in it (my wedding speech) was the idea of celebrity, and celebrities being treated like blacks were in the ’60s, having no rights, and the fact that people can slander your name," he told the magazine.
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He continued: "I said that in the toast. And I had to say this in a position where I, from the art world, am marrying Kim. And how we’re going to fight to raise the respect level for celebrities so that my daughter can live a more normal life. She didn’t choose to be a celebrity. But she is. So I’m going to fight to make sure she has a better life.
“I’m fighting (for my rights) with the way I line my words up together and the way I place a sweater on top of a T-shirt. … People know I’m smart. And people know that, whether it’s ‘SNL’ or Jimmy Kimmel (U.S. TV show), it’s a trend to take the piss out of celebrity – just as much of a trend as wearing a grey hoodie or driving a Prius.”
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