Few know this tightrope walk better than Kanye West, who transformed hip-hop, pop and gospel music, redefined fashion, married the world's biggest reality TV star and ran for president, all while becoming one of only a handful of black billionaires worldwide.
Despite these accomplishments, his polarizing behavior, controversial alliances and bouts with mental illness have made him a caricature in the media and a disappointment among much of his fanbase. This book examines West's story and what it reveals about black celebrity and identity and the American dream.
Few know this tightrope walk better than Kanye West, who transformed hip-hop, pop and gospel music, redefined fashion, married the world's biggest reality TV star and ran for president, all while becoming one of only a handful of black billionaires worldwide.
Despite these accomplishments, his polarizing behavior, controversial alliances and bouts with mental illness have made him a caricature in the media and a disappointment among much of his fanbase. This book examines West's story and what it reveals about black celebrity and identity and the American dream.
"Wake Up, Mr. West": Kanye West and the Double Consciousness of Black Celebrity
284"Wake Up, Mr. West": Kanye West and the Double Consciousness of Black Celebrity
284Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781476686486 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers |
Publication date: | 01/27/2022 |
Pages: | 284 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.57(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |