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Kanye West: Polarizing Figure In Pop Culture

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There has never been a more polarizing figure in pop-culture than Kanye West. He's one of the few artists today to have both equal appreciation and criticism on both sides of the spectrum on public opinion. The media has a lot to say about him but what remains true in the eyes of pop-culture critics is Kanye's undeniable ability to craft and promote content that pushes not only hip-hop but pop-culture forward. Kanye has compared himself to the likes of Steve Jobs and Walt Disney. "I'm standing up and I'm telling you I am a Warhol, I am the number one most impactful artist of our generation, I am Shakespeare in the flesh." The qualities he shares with these artists are telling regarding the type of artist Kanye is. The incorporation of art into
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