KaNyE wEsT TaKeS hIaTuS

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BoUnD 2 oR rEbOuNd 2?

As folks try to dissect the mind of Kanye West, it makes you wonder if the veteran rapper takes pleasure in the hoopla that he causes?

From his rant and rave antics which causes his audience to question his behavior, to the 'Bound 2' video most people still can't figure out, and with the latest headlines of Kanye

gifting his beloved Kim an expensive Hermes Birkin bag, hand-painted by world renowned artist George Condo, which displays 3 nude women and 1 male creature adorning the front of the forty thousand dollar leather product; it makes you wonder if Mr. West, is trying to make a point?

Instead of "life" happening to the Chicago native wherein art is created as a result, is Kanye trying to make "art" happen to life?

We live everyday as a result of what life has in store for us, and somethings you couldn't plan if you wanted to. But what if you did plot, plan, and use strategy, with the ending result being an execution through works of art transformed into real life? Using the power of the mind to create, in order to elicit a reaction.

It reminds me of Greek tragedies and how a play, film, TV program, or other narrative work, can portray or depict catastrophic events while having an unhappy but meaningful ending. For example: In ancient Greek culture, says philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, "there is a conflict between the plastic arts, namely the Apollonian, and non-plastic art of music, the Dionysian." 

"[...] These two instincts are so different they walk side by side, mostly in open conflict, stimolandosi each other to new and more stalwart reactions to perpetuate itself incessantly in the struggle of that conflict." ~The Birth of Tragedy

And if you look at KimYe in the sense of Apollonian and Dionysian, West's actions begin to make perfect sense. He of course is Apollo; one who suggests reason and the power of the mind, while Kim is Dionysus; one who suggests emotion, sensuality and chaotic action. Furthermore, the 'Bound 2' video makes even more sense as Kanye, used power of the mind to create the art form while Kim, added the features of sensuality and emotion. 

The original 'Bound' song spoke of taking notice of a female and falling in love with her. However, Yeezus' rendition of the song doesn't give you the "falling in love" feeling but instead insinuates plural sex, the fact that he's a "pimp" as he uses Jeromey Rome's name (who as a character is a pimp), all while telling his bride-to-be what position he wanted her in during sex and the special "spunk" drink he planned to give her afterwards -- which Kim seemed to agree with as she "play wiped" her mouth in the video. 

Dionysian is defined as: dissolved individuality, dissolution of all boundaries, excess, human being(s) as the work of art, destruction and non-logical. Would you say this is an accurate description of the reality star?

And that Hermes Birkin hand-painted bag! The art form itself depicts a foursome, as the 'Bound 2' song also suggests multiple sex partners. Dionysian also represents wine drinking and unconstrained sex; did you notice the glass of wine in the painting? 

Regarding the 'Bound 2' video Kanye explains, "I wanted to take white trash t-shirts and make it into a video. Yes. I wanted it to look as phony as possible. I wanted the clouds to go in one direction, the mountains to go in another, the horses to go over there, I wanted to show that this is the "Hunger Games" this is the type of imagery that's being presented to all of us, the only difference is there's a black dude in the middle of it."

We can argue with Kanye about what he meant when he used the term "white trash", we can ask him why he wanted the imagery to look fake and/or phony since he claims that's what Americans watch on TV, and we can even ask why his video represents the "Hunger Games" aka "every man for themselves"; but as you read this I'm sure you can begin to connect the dots.

"Art" happening to "life" makes more sense now doesn't it? 

2013 LA

 

GaBbY gEtS a RoCk

Successful actress and self-proclaimed former mean girl Gabrielle Union, finally received the proposal she'd been waiting for from her longtime basketball beau, Dwayne Wade. The Miami Heat guard gave his girl an early Christmas surprise and afterwards tweeted a picture displaying the HUGE rock he gifted Gabby.

Congrats to the happy couple!

2013 LA

WiLl KiMyE's EgO lEaD tO wReCk AnD rUiN?

When thinking of Hip Hop artist Kanye West and the E! Queen herself Kim Kardashian, what are your first initial thoughts of the couple? Are they perfect for each other? Are they bad for one another? Do you even care?

As the months continue to play out in a whirlwind dramedy of KimYe's recent engagement, many are wondering if the high profile couple will make it to the alter. Not because they can't afford it and not because they don't have the cojones, but because differences of opinion can begin to play a vital role in their covenant.

Have you ever heard the saying "to much of something can sometimes be bad for you?" 

Regarding Kimye I'd say this saying is about accurate as they both continue to push past the cracked glass ceiling, while using their enormous egos to do it. The duo seems to take great pride in using their extreme behavior to garner attention; one that uses brash words to make his point while the other uses her physical anatomy to stimulate -- well, not the mind we'll say. The two extremists will continue to make headlines as they commit to keep pushing their limit to "out-do" themselves -- which will eventually "over-do" themselves. 

Does it matter to fans that their idols' behavior is becoming increasingly extreme? 

As a fan of KimYe, I'd say yes. I LOVE Hip Hop and I LOVE Ye's music however, sometimes his rants and raves are weird and to the point that I wish someone would just give him a hug. Deciphering the Chicago natives rhetoric when he's speaking abruptly is usually easy, but there are other times when one stares in disbelief and total shock over his words. 

For example: when his now fiance Kim Kardashian posted a "selfie" of herself on Instagram, baring all her naked goodness to the world in an all white one piece bathing suit Kanye stated that, "There’s no way Kim Kardashian shouldn’t be on the cover of Vogue [The First Lady has graced the cover twice]. She’s like the most intriguing woman right now. She’s got Barbara Walters calling her like everyday,’ West said. “No one is looking at what [Barack Obama] is wearing. Michelle Obama cannot Instagram a pic like what my girl Instagrammed the other day.”

See what I mean? A total #Smh moment. 

Of course the First Lady can't Instagram a picture like Kim's -- SHE'S THE FIRST LADY! Mrs. O is on a whole other level from Kim, and the amount of money one has -- doesn't have anything to do with it. 

 Furthermore, we're use to seeing Kim K strut her infamous curves that keep our eyes glued to the television set however, I've noticed that the former brunette that we all came to know and drool over seems to be partaking in more cosmetic procedures which is in turn changing the look that originally made her famous. Yes, people do evolve as change is inevitable but there is such a thing as to many botox injections. It can make even the prettiest girl look like a freak show if they aren't careful. 

Kim and Kanye, is it true love?   

  

It seems to be infatuation more so than true love as Kanye seems obsessed with Kim's appearance; she's high profile enough to wear his fashions (as she had to throw away her clothes immediately when they became serious), and there's the likelihood of him extending his gene pool with beautiful babies. 

As for Kim, she seems turned on by Ye's power and A-list celebrity status -- because when it comes down to it the E! reality star won't reign forever, and eventually people will stop "Keeping up with the Kardashians" if no new storyline material emerges. And if the Yeezus rapper isn't careful he can easily be dethroned from the title of creative genius to commercialized character.

With recent word of Kanye's tour sales falling could it be a sign of the "Kardashian Kurse" beginning to take affect?

Will this couple stand the test of time, or crash and burn as quickly as Kim K's 72 day marriage?

2013 LA