The 'Heartless' hitmaker says on Twitter that he needs more money 'in order to bring more beautiful ideas to the world.'
- Feb 16, 2016
AceShowbiz - Kanye West explains his shocking revelation about his financial woes. "I just feel rich people are always too cool to ask for help trying to impress each other at dinner parties," the hip-hop star wrote in his typical Twitter rant after he recently said he's $53 million in debt.
"Yes I am personally rich and I can buy furs and houses for my family, but I need access to more money in order to bring more beautiful ideas to the world," he added. "If I spent my money on my ideas I could not afford to take care of my family. I am in a place that so many artist end up. Also for anyone that has money they know the first rule is to use other people's money."
"I could not have done the MSG without Adidas but world, what I'm telling you is that was just a small sketch for what I will bring you," the rapper went on, "I am of service to the world with my art and I just want to serve more."
"I know I confuse you guys sometimes but please bare with me," Kanye continued. "This is a God dream but if the self proclaimed cockiest person in the world can lay his personal business on the line then please people see my heart. No matter what level you're at in life there is still a struggle and a balance art family perception friends family politics and the f*cking manipulators."
"For the past 3 years people who knew about the debt tried to use it against me in negotiations ...," the father of two claimed. "You can't control me or use the debt against me no more ... Money doesn't make me who I am ... I wanted the world to know my struggle ..."
"You can point fingers and laugh, but for all entrepreneurs with families, this country was built off of dreamers ... never give up on your dreams, bro ...," Kanye tweeted. "My dreams brought me into debt and I'm close to seeing the light of day ... Perhaps Adidas will do some big Lebron style deal or ... perhaps a fashion group will cover the 53 that I've invested over the past 13 years ..."
"I don't have to be cool ... I'm an artist ... the definition of art - or at least my definition - is to be able to see the truth and then express it ... I can see the clouds separating ...," he added. "For anybody listening to Pablo now, working on a dream, I hope these words and this moment of truth can serve as some extra motivation to you ..."
Kim Kardashian's husband concluded with, "So many people were inspired and that's all I wanted ... All positive energy."
Before ending his rant, the rhymer also wrote, "All y'all so worried about being likable but only a few are concerned about being great!!! I know y'all tired of music controlled by money and perception. I'm proud of every dime of debt I got. Bars are worth more than money because it's something the people can use everyday to feel inspired."
Kanye also asked for Facebook founder's help, "Mark Zuckerberg I know it's your bday but can you please call me by 2mrw ... You love hip hop, you love my art ... I am your favorite artist but you watch me barely breathe and still play my album in your house ... World, please tweet, FaceTime, Facebook, instagram, whatever you gotta do to get Mark to support me ..."
He additionally talked briefly about Grammys. Without mentioning Taylor Swift and her scathing remarks, he said, "I'm practicing my Grammy Speech. I'm not going to the Grammys unless they promise me the Album of the Year!!! I made Dark Fantasy and Watch the Throne in one year and wasn't nominated for either ... I made Dark Fantasy and Watch the Throne in one year and wasn't nominated for either ... I will have over 100 Grammys before I die."
He was not impressed with music critics either. "To Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, New York Times, and any other white publication. Please do not comment on black music anymore," he wrote. "I love love love white people but you don't understand what it means to be the great grandson of ex slaves and make it this far. The system is designed for colored people to fail and one of our only voices is music. One of our only ways out is music. Don't tell me Lebron had a bad game. What yo jump shot look like???"
The rapper added, "Aight then ... Shut the f*ck up and enjoy the greatness. This was made with love. Only God can judge me. So I only expect love back!!!"
