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Kanye - all talk, no porn?
Kevin Duffy
Issue date: 1/26/09 Section: Focus
We know Kanye West can rap.
We know he can sing (kind of).
And now, we're about to find out how good West is in bed.
A recent report from my favorite Web site, AdultVideoNews.com, leaked the news that West was lined up to star in a bisexual porn film.
Naturally, West denied the rumors.
"I had the two greatest days of my life, and when I get back from the Louie [sic] show, I read some sh-- claiming I said I'm down to do porn and some bisexual porn!," West wrote in his blog. "I can't believe the AVN [Adult Video News] would post [that story]."
On the surface, starring in a porno may seem like a somewhat radical, unnecessary move for a musician who is at the peak of his career. There are plenty of reasons for West to continue what he does now - make music and act as a consumer, not a participant, of the porn industry. He certainly would get made fun of by other "badass" rappers. It may make him a little less credible as a musician, especially if he wants to market his music to a younger audience.
But after careful examination, the positives of becoming a pornstar far outweigh the negatives. Answer me this: What is the most popular topic - or thing to talk about - in hip-hop today?
Sex. If you strip rap down to its essence and take away all the bling, money and fame, rappers are simply a glorified group of perverts and nothing more.
Even West, who looks like the 40-year-old virgin compared to sex addicts like the Ying Yang Twins and Cam'ron, is known to drop some scandalous lyrics from time to time.
For example, in West's 2005 hit single "Slow Jamz," he starts off the song by saying "I told her to drive over in your new whip / Bring some friends you cool with / Imma bring da Cool Whip / Then I want you to strip."
Or how about the radio smash "Good Life" featuring T-Pain?
"Have you ever popped champagne on a plane while getting some brain? / Whipped it out, she said, 'I've never seen snakes on a plane.'"
As raunchy as those lyrics are, they are considered G-rated in the disgusting, vulgar world of hip-hop.
By engaging in a steamy porno, West will actually earn a lot of respect in the rap world. He can talk the talk, that's for sure, but by finally flaunting his "snake on a plane" in a public outlet, he'll have the chance to walk the walk - something most rappers don't even try to do.
For West, it's time to put up or shut up. We've heard all about your sexual exploits and ability to make women swoon. Now its time to prove it. Common wisdom may say "Stick with what got you here, Kanye." But I say no.
I say sign that agreement, publicize that porno and work it on screen like you never have before.
I've heard all about how big of a pimp West is - now I want to see it.
We know he can sing (kind of).
And now, we're about to find out how good West is in bed.
A recent report from my favorite Web site, AdultVideoNews.com, leaked the news that West was lined up to star in a bisexual porn film.
Naturally, West denied the rumors.
"I had the two greatest days of my life, and when I get back from the Louie [sic] show, I read some sh-- claiming I said I'm down to do porn and some bisexual porn!," West wrote in his blog. "I can't believe the AVN [Adult Video News] would post [that story]."
On the surface, starring in a porno may seem like a somewhat radical, unnecessary move for a musician who is at the peak of his career. There are plenty of reasons for West to continue what he does now - make music and act as a consumer, not a participant, of the porn industry. He certainly would get made fun of by other "badass" rappers. It may make him a little less credible as a musician, especially if he wants to market his music to a younger audience.
But after careful examination, the positives of becoming a pornstar far outweigh the negatives. Answer me this: What is the most popular topic - or thing to talk about - in hip-hop today?
Sex. If you strip rap down to its essence and take away all the bling, money and fame, rappers are simply a glorified group of perverts and nothing more.
Even West, who looks like the 40-year-old virgin compared to sex addicts like the Ying Yang Twins and Cam'ron, is known to drop some scandalous lyrics from time to time.
For example, in West's 2005 hit single "Slow Jamz," he starts off the song by saying "I told her to drive over in your new whip / Bring some friends you cool with / Imma bring da Cool Whip / Then I want you to strip."
Or how about the radio smash "Good Life" featuring T-Pain?
"Have you ever popped champagne on a plane while getting some brain? / Whipped it out, she said, 'I've never seen snakes on a plane.'"
As raunchy as those lyrics are, they are considered G-rated in the disgusting, vulgar world of hip-hop.
By engaging in a steamy porno, West will actually earn a lot of respect in the rap world. He can talk the talk, that's for sure, but by finally flaunting his "snake on a plane" in a public outlet, he'll have the chance to walk the walk - something most rappers don't even try to do.
For West, it's time to put up or shut up. We've heard all about your sexual exploits and ability to make women swoon. Now its time to prove it. Common wisdom may say "Stick with what got you here, Kanye." But I say no.
I say sign that agreement, publicize that porno and work it on screen like you never have before.
I've heard all about how big of a pimp West is - now I want to see it.
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posted 1/26/09 @ 9:14 PM EST
Kayne may have some talent, but his ego is completely out of control. That guy annoys me to no end with his ego.
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