Does Kanye West *have* a brand problem? The Sex Pistols did outrageous things on TV, were banned by the BBC, and won everlasting fame as a result. Through an admittedly rude prank, Kanye has probably established himself as “edgy” and “provocative” with a younger segment of the music-downloading public. Let’s face it, if his next release is entitled “Hey, I love Beyonce,” it will certainly attract a lot of attention, which could attract a lot of downloads and cash.

And speaking of “edgy” and “provocative,” MTV Networks themselves have probably bought themselves a stay of execution from the young public by yet again airing a show that people will be talking about. Even if it eventually emerges that they staged the entire episode (my daughter doubts it was staged; I’m not so sure), they certainly know how to stage an event. (Call me cynical…)

It’s a sad day for the music industry and marketing when this is how people make their money instead of through honest, positive work. The world will always be more interested in the worst than the best.

It does seem like he’s trying to not get invited to the VMA’s any more. If I where his brand manager I’d try some combination of all of the above with exception to the 3 year public absence.

What if someone did that to Beyonce? or Rihana – forget about her, someone already did and it was a black man.
what is West’s problem?
first we have Jamie Foxx making uncalled for remarks, then we have Chris Brown beating up a woman (who takes it and goes back for more she’s a great example for all young woman); then we have Kenya (spelling) West acting like a total fool.
is it the drugs with these entertainers or just that they hate women, especially white women.
I feel sorry for all concerned except him.
I wish him nothing but disaster.

I need to add something — I forgot about the “tennis great” — Serena Williams and I also forgot about the biggest offender, President Obama and his “Special Olympics” joke. I guess when your own President behaves in such a manner everyone else’s crude and disgusting behavior is overlooked. If the President can get away with it so can I that’s the message that is being sent.
All of the above have too much “class” and all set a great example for the youth of this once great country.

John Bredehoft and Lauriewrites have excellent points… all I can do is give a big, respectful nod to your voices. Thank you both for being so right on.

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It’s a sad day for the music industry and marketing when this is how people make their money instead of through honest, positive work. The world will always be more interested in the worst than the best.