Chicopee John Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 I am not suggesting that Kayne West represents anybody - afterall it is only the Conservatives who have lock step 'leaders of all' like Limbaugh and Beck - but this is a prime example (IMHO) of racism that swings both ways.......... NEW YORK (CNN) -- Even by the standards of the anything-goes MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West's hijacking of country-pop sweetheart Taylor Swift's speech at the Sunday night ceremony was particularly brutal. Kanye West takes the microphone from Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. The pre-show buzz had focused on the highly anticipated tribute to the late Michael Jackson, but West's disruption stole the spotlight. A giddy Swift was in the midst of her acceptance speech for Best Female Video when the often-mercurial West rushed onstage, grabbed her microphone and let loose an outburst on behalf of singer Beyonce Knowles, who had lost out in that category. But audiences who stayed tuned until the end of the broadcast were treated to a touching bookend: Knowles, the night's top winner, invited Swift onstage and gave the teen singer her moment in the spotlight. "I remember being 17 years old, up for my first MTV award with Destiny's Child, and it was one of the most exciting moments of my life," Knowles said, referring to the girl group with which she had her start. "So I would like for Taylor to come out and have her moment." Speaking to reporters later, Swift was understated about her take on the disruption. "I was excited to be onstage because I just won the award. And then I was excited that Kanye West was onstage. Then, I wasn't excited anymore," she said. Hip-hop superstar West, who was pictured before the ceremony swigging a bottle of Cognac, was escorted from the building after the rant, the network said. Soon after, an apology to Swift appeared on his blog: "I'm sooooo sorry to Taylor Swift and her fans and her mom," the message said in all caps. "I spoke to her mother right after and she said the same thing my mother would've said. She is very talented! ... I'm in the wrong for going on stage and taking away from her moment!" So went the 2009 edition of the awards, a show that is historically less remembered for its winners than for its antics. The ceremony was as much an awards show as a reverential tribute to Michael Jackson, who died on June 25. Madonna got the evening off to a bittersweet beginning as she recounted how she forged a friendship with the singer and how they gradually grew distant. "When Michael Jackson was 6, he became a superstar and was perhaps the world's most beloved child. When I was 6, my mother died," she began. "I think he got the shorter end of the stick. I never had a mother, but he never had a childhood." After Madonna's tribute, an army of dancers re-created dance moves from several of Jackson's music videos. Watch highlights from the show » As his single "Scream" beamed from a large overhead screen, Jackson's sister Janet came out and sang along to the only duet the siblings recorded. The show also gave fans their first look at "This Is It," a behind-the-scenes documentary of Jackson's final three months. The two-and-a-half-minute trailer made clear the elaborate comeback show the singer was planning before he died. But the much-publicized sneak peek was overshadowed by Kanye West's tantrum. "Taylor, I'm really happy for you, and I'm gonna let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time," he said, snatching the microphone from Swift after she had won her award. Swift stood onstage, speechless, clutching her award. The cameras panned to a shocked Beyonce, while the audience booed and later chanted "Taylor." Though Beyonce later afforded the teen singer another opportunity to finish her speech, the West backlash had begun. "F--- u Kanye," said a tweet on Katy Perry's Twitter feed. "It's like you stepped on a kitten." Pink's Twitter feed made several references to the incident. "Kanye west is the biggest piece of s--- on earth. Quote me," one tweet said. Of course, West is no stranger to award show outbursts. He made a similar uninvited appearance onstage at the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards when he was snubbed for his single "Touch the Sky." He leaped onstage, saying his video deserved to win because it "cost a million dollars and Pamela Anderson was in it." On his blog Sunday, West pleaded his case: "I gave my awards to Outkast when they deserved it over me," he said, referring to the 2007 BET Awards, when he tried to give his trophy to the band. "I'm not crazy y'all, I'm just real." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosar_For_President Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Douche. His music sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 I was so disgusted, was going to post it, and decided to wait until after I had breakfast. Taylor Swift is a young, beautful, and amazingly talented country talent. That so was boorish of him, he deserves the criticism. There is something really wrong there... kinda "lot worse than just stupid".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aloysius Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 I liked this thread better when it was called 'Black and White'. Why the change, Chic John? Anyway, I think we can all agree that Kanye West is a jerk. Based on the article, it's clear that he likes to crash the stage when 1. he's drunk 2. he thinks the wrong person won (especially when he lost)Still don't really see this as a case of unbridled racism; I could just as easily see him storming the stage because he thought Lady Gaga should have won. Dude's an idiot. And not as cool/creepy as Tim Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosar_For_President Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 I liked this thread better when it was called 'Black and White'. Why the change, Chic John? Anyway, I think we can all agree that Kanye West is a jerk. Based on the article, it's clear that he likes to crash the stage when 1. he's drunk 2. he thinks the wrong person won (especially when he lost)Still don't really see this as a case of unbridled racism; I could just as easily see him storming the stage because he thought Lady Gaga should have won. Dude's an idiot. And not as cool/creepy as Tim Bob. The funny thing is Fred Durst is a bigger douche then the dude from Rage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicopee John Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 I liked this thread better when it was called 'Black and White'. Why the change, Chic John? I thought the original title could be construed as only black on white criticism and decided to open it up to a more general theme. Dunno, maybe makes no sense one way or the other. BTW, I want Donald Brown on my Fantasy team and am looking to deal. Propose a trade through the site. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownIndian Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Kanye west ! What the F is this guy thinking ? I hope he is asked to present the superbowl trophy to the winning team of this years NFL and he runs hi mouth there only to get bashed up and land up in IR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicopee John Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Kanye west ! What the F is this guy thinking ? I hope he is asked to present the superbowl trophy to the winning team of this years NFL and he runs hi mouth there only to get bashed up and land up in IR! He could be the Black Joe Namath!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aloysius Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 BTW, I want Donald Brown on my Fantasy team and am looking to deal. Propose a trade through the site. Thanks I'd like to wait a week to assess his value and see whether I can afford to part with him. But if you'd like, you can send me another trade proposal after tonight's games. Or we could discuss potential deals here/via PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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osusev Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I hope Kanye does idolize Obama.... I doubt it with his ego but who knows.... Personally I think the jackass comment while not "presidential" you cant always be on the job.... is funny and spot on... Kanye you are a Jackass and honestly I dont think he is that talented...... cant hold a note..... riffing from samples of other successful music is not that hard.... Taylor swift...... If I was only 40 pounds lighter,taller,smarter,good looking,wealthy, and YOUNGER..... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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