“I am a creative genius, and there's no other way to word it.”

About Kanye West

Born 1977

American rapper, songwriter, producer, designer, and entrepreneur whose work has shaped contemporary hip-hop, fashion, and popular culture.

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“I feel like I'm too busy writing history to read it.”

“I refuse to accept other people's ideas of happiness for me.”

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“People always say you can't please everybody. I think you can.”

“You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

“Make good art.”

“Art is not the possession of the few who are recognized writers, painters, musicians; it is the authentic expression of any and all individuality.”

“I've found that there is always some beauty left — in nature, sunshine, freedom, in yourself; these can all help you.”

“If thou art wise, thou knowest thy own Ignorance; and thou art ignorant if thou knowest not thy self.”