An analysis of Kanye West's star image by 201179437 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq en-us 2019-03-19 19:01:52 UTC 2023-03-28 16:56:56 UTC hello@padlet.com "The College Dropout" Album 2004 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343456756 Marking the beginning of Kanye's solo career, this album cover symbolises Kanye's independence as he follows his dream of being a solo rap artist. ]]> 2019-03-20 17:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343456756 G.O.O.D Music 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343475612 G.O.O.D (Getting Out Our Dreams) is Kanye's record label, which he founded in 2004.This is the initial indication of West exceeding most rapper's and taking himself away from the 'ordinary' rapper and transforming himself into an 'influencer'.]]> 2019-03-20 18:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343475612 TIME announces Kanye as one of the top 100 most influential people 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343491273 The TIME magazine concurs West to be one of the top 100 most influential stars, which creates a stepping stone as Kanye begins being recognised as much more than just a rap artist.]]> 2019-03-20 18:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343491273 Kanye for President 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343498956 Taking himself even further from being just a rapper, West announces his plans to run for presidency in 2020.]]> 2019-03-20 18:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343498956 Entering the world of Reality TV 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343503440 In 2014, Kanye married famous reality star Kim Kardashian. This enters him into the Kardashian family, and thus into their extremely well-known series Keeping up with the Kardashians, helping to ignite West with a household name.]]> 2019-03-20 18:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343503440 Breakdown 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343506185 In 2016, Kanye fell into a heavily publicised breakdown, partly due to his wife Kim Kardashian's robbery, argument with Jay-Z and mental health problems. ]]> 2019-03-20 19:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343506185 Kanye and Trump 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343509603 Another controversial article, Kanye meets with with Trump, whom he idolises, following his time of hospitalisation.]]> 2019-03-20 19:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343509603 Kanye's fashion influence 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343511603 This article does an insightful job of showing how Kanye has shaped and shifted the fashion world with thanks to his influential figure and 'fashionista' star image.]]> 2019-03-20 19:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343511603 Kanye's redefinition of fashion 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343519059 This article explores how the stars influential image has transformed and conditioned the fashion world. Kanye's lack of attention to what other's think has allowed him to go above and beyond in changing the fashion world, modifying young stars and their own image. The creation of his own fashion brand also defines West his own brand.]]> 2019-03-20 19:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343519059 Taylor Swift controversy 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343546622 This YouTube clip shines upon the moment where Kanye tells Taylor Swift somebody else deserves her award. The clip's controversy goes against his potential 'good guy' star image and instead presents him as a 'rebel.' As well as this, it is a strong addition to West's 'untouchable' aura he attempts to create. ]]> 2019-03-20 21:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343546622 Death of Donda West 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343547244 This emotion-provoking article delves into the death of Kanye's mother, Donda, who died after surgery. The death of Kanye's mother is thought to be the beginning of what led to his mental breakdown. This is powerful as it goes against the common theme of West being untouchable, and instead painting him as an ordinary person going through loss.]]> 2019-03-20 21:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343547244 "Black Skinhead" music video 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343549788 This music video is analytical in the sense it explores anonymity through not seeing the 'black skinheads' faces, also building a sense of dehumanisation. This music video is successful in adding another layer to his star image about his activism against racism.]]> 2019-03-20 21:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343549788 "Famous" music video 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343551527 Similar to Black Skinhead, this music video also contains themes of dehumanisation; as the entire music video is based on showing the naked, sleeping bodies of celebrities. The extraordinary content of this music video adds to West's 'individuality' star image characteristic.]]> 2019-03-20 21:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343551527 "I Love It" music video 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343553276 Contrasting to the serious themes of Black Skinhead and Famous, I Love It features a very different, upbeat tone. The video is almost comical, with a caricature of his fashion line.]]> 2019-03-20 21:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343553276 West's questionable tweets 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343554778 This tweet is from Kanye's, or as he often refers to himself as 'ye''s twitter account. It is another of Kanye's famous controversies, as he is suggesting the 13th amendment (slavery) is abolished. It is another fine example of West's 'rebel' star image characteristic, and also adds to West believing he is so powerful he is untouchable. ]]> 2019-03-20 21:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343554778 Attacking a paparazzi 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343559913 This video clip shows West losing his temper and attacking a paparazzi. It is another controversial clip, adding once again to the undertone of West being untouchable due to his fame; embod the 'rebel' star image characteristic.]]> 2019-03-20 22:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343559913 An album devoted to his late mother 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343561378 This article comes years after the heartbreaking death of Kanye's mother, and informs fans of his decision to relate his next album to her. This helps to define how West has changed and developed over the years, as he is learning to forgive the surgeon who performed surgery on her the day before her death. It is also giving West a sympathetic element, making him easily relatable and presenting him with the 'good-guy' element.]]> 2019-03-20 22:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343561378 Kanye West 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343567746 Born in 1977, Kanye West is an influential rapper, songwriter, businessmen,  producer and fashion designer. Some of his influential star image characteristics are being a 'rebel', 'influencer', 'fashionista' and 'good-guy'.]]> 2019-03-20 22:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343567746 Becoming a 'good-guy' 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343572598 Kanye West is not all controversy. This article helps to highlight how West has developed as a person over the years, allowing himself to be given the 'good-guy' star image characteristic, as he creates a charity Art of Culture, Inc. in the name of his late mother, Donda. ]]> 2019-03-20 23:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343572598 Beginning of Kanye West 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343576291 2019-03-20 23:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343576291 Academic Resources 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343576454 2019-03-20 23:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343576454 Music Videos 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343576475 2019-03-20 23:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343576475 Controversies - West as 'the untouchable' 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343576838 2019-03-20 23:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343576838 Personal and Professional transitions 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343578161 2019-03-20 23:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343578161 Fashion 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343579093 2019-03-20 23:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343579093 Academic Resource 1 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343582270 This academic source delves into the cultural impact of Kanye, in terms of "Hip Hop, Culture, English Literature, Philosophy, Gender, and the
Africana/African American experience."
]]> 2019-03-21 00:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343582270 Transition of Album Covers 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343585216 This is an informative article that follows the change and development in Kanye's albums as he grows as a star, some mirroring his personal feelings at the time of release, such as 808's & Heartbreak.]]> 2019-03-21 00:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343585216 Academic Resource 2 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343586174 This academic resource explores how  Kanye uses his 808's & Heartbreak album to break the common conventions of hip-hop. The source is successful in outlining West as the unique individual he is.]]> 2019-03-21 00:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343586174 Academic Resource 3 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343590220 “Hard to Get Straight” is an academic source exploring sexuality within hip-ho, with special regards to how Kanye's fashion and behaviour is not limited to sexuality; he is not afraid to act 'gay' or dress colourfully. This collectively reiterates West's 'individualism' and untouchability.]]> 2019-03-21 00:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343590220 Academic Resource 4 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343594308 This is an academic resource which does not discuss Kanye himself directly; but instead how the contemporary celebrity makes himself authentic in regards to their performance. It is of course relevant for Kanye's star image; as his authenticity has remained prominent throughout his career.]]> 2019-03-21 01:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343594308 Academic Resource 5 201179347 https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343595994 This is another academic source without direct link to Kanye; instead it explores how Kanye's star identity shapes him. It attempts to help give an understanding into how Kanye's characteristics form together to make him not only stand out, but to become as untouchable as he is.]]> 2019-03-21 01:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/201179347/keqhk0wrlavq/wish/343595994