"Wake Up, Mr. West"

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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 285
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ISBN-10 : 9781476686486
ISBN-13 : 1476686483
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Book Synopsis "Wake Up, Mr. West" by : Joshua K. Wright

Download or read book "Wake Up, Mr. West" written by Joshua K. Wright and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-01-13 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black celebrities in America have always walked a precarious line between their perceived status as spokespersons for their race and their own individual success--and between being "not black enough" for the black community or "too black" to appeal to a broader audience. 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.


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