Kanye Speaks About His Bogus Arrest!
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Kanye West has taken to his blog to address his arrest early Friday morning in the U.K. for allegedly assaulting a paparazzo.
You could tell he's pissed, cuz he's speaking in all caps!
Says Kanye:
"WHO'S WINNING, ME OR THE MEDIA?
REGARDLESS OF HOW MUCH LIGHT I PUT OUT, THERE ARE PEOPLE WORKING JUST AS HARD TO ONLY DELIVER DARKNESS. IF YOU LISTEN TO MY MUSIC, HOW COULD I DELIVER SO MANY POSITIVE UPLIFTING MESSAGES AND BE THE MONSTER THAT THE MEDIA PAINTS. PAPARAZZI GIVE REAL PHOTOGRAPHERS A BAD NAME. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, THEIRS ARE WORTH A THOUSAND DOLLARS…
LET US NOT FORGET THE PAPS KILLED PRINCESS DIANA. WHEN WILL THERE BE A LAW PASSED THAT SIMPLY ENFORCES THAT SOMEONE HAS TO ASK TO TAKE A PHOTOGRAPH OF YOU. THAT WOULD SEEM LIKE COMMON COURTESY. RIGHT NOW THE PAPS ARE ABOVE THE LAW AND THE PEOPLE THEY SHOOT ARE BELOW IT. WHAT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL IS PICTURES TAKEN WITH THE INTENT TO SELL….LIKE DRUGS WITH THE INTENT TO SELL… OR CROSSING CUSTOMS WITH ENOUGH MERCHANDISE TO HAVE THE INTENT TO SELL. THE EXPLOITATION OF MY IMAGE IS THE PROBLEM. IT PRODUCES A "BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY" BEHAVIOR THAT CAUSE THE PAPS TO DRIVE RECKLESSLY ON FREEWAYS, JUMP OVER FENCES AND INVADE PRIVACY ALL IN AN EFFORT TO GET THAT "MONEY SHOT." YOU SHOULDN'T BE ABLE TO SELL A PICTURE OF ME WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. AFTER THIS LAW IS PASSED, WHEN YOU ENTER A PUBLIC PLACE LIKE A BASKETBALL ARENA ETC., THERE WILL BE A SIGN THAT READS…"ALL PHOTOS TAKEN HERE ARE PUBLIC DOMAIN AND CAN BE USED AT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS DISCRETION." OBVIOUSLY RED CARPET EVENTS WHERE PEOPLE SHOW UP TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED WILL ALSO APPLY. THE PERSONAL PROBLEM I HAVE WITH THE PAPS IS WHEN THEY TRY TO CATCH YOU BEING A REGULAR PERSON. I AM NOT A CELEBRITY. I'M A NORMAL PERSON THAT'S JUST FAMOUS. I REFUSE TO SNEAK IN AND OUT OF BACK DOORS AND KITCHENS OF HOTELS ETC….
I AM PROTECTING MY PERSONAL SPACE SINCE THERE ARE NO LAWS TO PROTECT THAT FOR ME.
I PUT MY HAND UP TO THE CAMERA IN SELF DEFENSE!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED…WHEN I LEFT THE CLUB, I WAS ENCOUNTERED BY A THIRSTY PAPARAZZI AS USUAL. HE FELT HE HAD MORE RIGHTS TO MY SPACE THAN ME, SO I PUT MY HAND UP TO PREVENT HIM FROM TAKING MY IMAGE. I DIDN'T ASSAULT HIM BUT MERELY PUTTING MY HAND UP TO COVER HIS LENS. MY SECURITY YELLED, "GET THE CAMERA OFF HIM." I GUESS IN ALL THE COMMOTION THE CAMERA SCRAPED HIS NOSE.
THREE HOURS LATER I GET A KNOCK AT MY HOTEL DOOR. THERE WERE FIVE POLICE OFFICERS IN FRONT OF MY ROOM AND I HAD NO IDEA WHY. I HAD MY SECURITY GO SPEAK WITH THEM. THE COPS WERE VERY CORDIAL BUT TOLD ME THEY HAD TO ARREST ME BECAUSE A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THAT WAS THE BOGUS PART. THEY PLACED ME IN HANDCUFFS AND DROVE ME TO THE STATION. THEY SPOKE ABOUT HOW THIS WAS OBVIOUSLY A PUBLICITY STUNT BY THE PHOTOGRAPHER BUT THEY STILL HAD TO GO THOUGH THE MOTIONS. WHEN I GOT BACK TO THE HOTEL THERE WERE PAPARAZZI HANGING OVER THE BRIDGE ABOVE THE HOTEL TRYING TO GET A SHOT OF ME GETTING OUT THE POLICE VAN. EVEN THOUGH I WASN'T CHARGED, THE DAMAGE WAS DONE. SURE ENOUGH THE NEXT MORNING, PLASTERED ACROSS EVERY MEDIA OUTLET… KANYE GETS ARRESTED. IT DIDN'T MATTER THAT I WASN'T CHARGED OR THE FACT THAT I HADN'T ASSAULTED ANYONE. ALL THAT MATTERED WAS THAT I WAS ARRESTED.
SIDEBAR, THEY QUOTED ME AS SAYING…"GET THE CAMERA OFF HIM!" LIKE I WAS TALKING IN THIRD PERSON. HE TRIED TO MAKE ME SOUND LIKE A CRAZY PERSON AND PEOPLE BELIEVED HIM. WHAT MERIT DOES THIS GUY HAVE THAT HE CAN SAY SOMETHING ABOUT ME AND PEOPLE TAKE IT AS LAW? THE FACT THAT HE COULD GET ME ARRESTED OFF A MERE COMPLAINT BUT I CAN'T ASK HIM TO STOP TAKING PICTURES OF ME IS VERY LOPSIDED.
WHO'S WINNING, ME OR THE MEDIA?"
[Image via WENN.]
Kanye is a ASSHOLE he needs a big piece of humble pie. God dont like ugly. Remember karma is a bitch
fuck the paps for wanting to take his pic
u go kanye
what the fuck is up with the Caps?
Re: FAGS SHOULD BE SMOKED! – Tell me, why did you need to point out that he's African American?
Re: FAGS SHOULD BE SMOKED! – You do realize some people communicate in other ways, right? I mean for some reason Kanye has decided to write and rap/sing what he has to say, to a melody and beat, and recorded it. The last time I checked he's pretty fuckin' rich, because thousands upon thousands of people enjoy his communication style. So why do you complain? We're not perfect, none of us, especially you. Do you have a valid reason as to why people should communicate the way you said to? And please don't tell me because some OTHER people told you to(I.E. books, history,mainstream historical educational styles)?
Isn't it ironic how he says he's not a celebrity, complains about the paparazzi, yet he publicly blogs about everything he thinks to seek assurance from the world?
Hey Kanye
Everybody knows that you are innocent. Just keep making great music.
He has tragic self-loathing issues, hence the overcompensation. Sad.
Hey Kanye, instead of asking "when will a law be passed", why don't you just get 'er done. If the U.S.A. wants to brag about the freedoms they enjoy, they also need to respect the freedoms of celebrities, who should have the right to enjoy freedom of movement without being "stalked". Hey, the word applies whether someone is stalking for the purpose of rape, or stalking for the purpose of getting a photo. I agree that once you buy a CD, or a movie ticket, concert ticket or video, the contract between the artist and the fan is completed. The artist does not owe you anything other than the performance that you paid for. They don't owe you a photo, or a conversation, or for you to interrupt them in the moment. The American culture can't get the simplicity of that concept, because of the overwhelming arrogance and selfishness of the culture in general. You started this ball rolling Kanye, now run with it.
He has a point there
I love Kanye, and he make's a really good point.
Princess Diana DID die ’cause of the stupid paps.
Also, most people hate him just ’cause of his arrogentness and his attitude, but really who the fuck cares, atleast he isn't pulling off some fake ass attitude, it just shows how real he is.
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you either love kanye or you hate him .. in this case i love him, hes talented, he writes good songs and the beats are wicked … yes he has a massive ego and thinks his shit dont stink but whatever, his talent goes a long way. i know a lot of people hate him and i can see why .. but i strongly agree with him on this topic.. not because i like him but because it's factual. the paps did kill princess diana, and they dont stop until they get the $$ shot, yes it comes with the fame and the "celebrity status" but hes doing something that he loves career wise , how the fuck would everyone else feel who went to work everyday who loved their jobs and they had their pic snapped by some random hiding in the bush, ud be pissed too. he's backing up his story with facts … nothing can beat that.
Productboy [3] says: Kanye - We don't give a fuck!!!!!
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Hey Productboy; speak for yourself. You don't have permission to speak for me.
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i absolutely effing agree!!!!! eff the PAPS!!
fishkjk [14] says: I can't stand this guy! He always has some excuse or defensive comment. Everyone is always against him and nothing is ever fair! I am so SICK OF KANYE WEST! You may be a talented WRITER, but you really don't have a good voice. YOU ARE NOT THAT GOOD, KANYE! If you want to stay out of the media, stay home you fool!
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So, you don't like Kanye ~ well, I'm not that crazy about him either, but suggesting that someone should not have freedom of movement, without being stalked/followed, is ignornant for you to suggest, because you wouldn't like it if it was happening to you. Lucky for you, you don't have any talent other than chitting on those who do, so it will never be YOUR problem. Hell, if it ain't YOUR problem, then you don't really give a chit about it, do you? Selfish hillbilly.
demos987 [16] says: kanye is THE most arrogant asshole around. he thinks he's the worlds best talent, but i dare you to list 1 of his songs. the level of self-importance seen in every awards show ( when he loses) is appalling.
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What the fuch does your personal opinion of Kanye have to do with the topic? Short attention span much?
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HOLY FUCK LOTSA CAPS DOUCHE.
He isn't whining. If you think he is just bitching and moaning about being famous for the sake of it, you're a moron. Why even post on the internet?
He has a point. His privacy is invaded on a constant basis. He did absolutely nothing he should not have, and has been painted as a criminal to millions of people, whose opinions of him will all have altered or, if they were previously negative, reinforced.
It's unfair and it's pointless. More power to you, Kanye.
The caps and lack of structure in the entire body, makes me want to stick my finger through my eye and swirl my brain around. Lay off the caps for starters. >
He is not even in the same league Princess Diana. Who does he think he is!?!
Leave him alone, he's innocent. Love the Kayne. Still waiting for the call for your next video, don't forget me dude.
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agree
Kayne, just let them take your picture. One day you might wish they are running to snap your mug.
AND…..I would hate to see less pic's of him. he is hot
Kanye is right (as much as I would hate to agree with him)
if it wasnt for the paparazzi, I would be famous too:)
siigghh i really don't like Kanye,,hes just not all that!!!
my my my, he is very fond of shouting.
Amen, Kanye!
Kanye Really needs to shut up. He created his own personal hell by being all loud and look at me and as a result he has the photogs up his ass. Why leave a club out the front entrance? Justin Timberlake who is equally douche-ish seems to be able to control his circumstance. Here's something you make millions of dollars doing pretty much nothing.
You can't sing you can't play or write music and what pretty much keeps you relevant is people watch you bitch and moan.
How about moving through the world like you got some sense.
How about you stop having your PR people call the paps to let them know where to find you.
I don't feel one bit of sorry for you about anything but your whack hair cut. DOUCHE
For once he says something that I can get on board
Re: JuliaGulia –
Well these people invited this into their lives there is a way to be private this is a scam to make you feel like everybody cares about Kanye Paris Britney etc. Maybe if everybody got the cash they were entitled to for doing their jobs they would have something to focus on other than relishing in watching these people go down. You have to take into account that most of the time the paps are called. And who doesn't know it's a media circus on Robertson Blvd.? You have all this money and you can't shop anywhere? You have to go to all these public places and get mad because the photos are bad. Maybe if you actually are a star you wouldn't be so mad at shots being taken of you but when ultimately you are going to look stupid Im sure it's maddening.
i agree with kanye. and the whole paparazzi thing is wrong, their just too intruding these days
where's his sweatshirt from?
Well, we all know no one loves Kanye more than Kanye, but he is right…The paparazzi did kill Princess Diana, and are responsible for too many accidents and incidents to name, all in the interest of money. Why should they stop? They have gotten away with murder and more, without any consequences, and will continue to do so until someone makes them pay for their selfish and thoughtless actions. Not even their children are protected!! And now they take any contact whatsoever and turn it into a lawsuit…CH-CHING!!! Obviously we have a shortage of balls in the American Government, poor Arnold lost his to steroids I guess…maybe Maria has an extra pair?
those fuckers are crazy and out of control sometimes…
you wanted to be a celebrity bitch stop complaining.
you dont see every famous person bitching.
gosh you suck.
shout out to havier potter cuz your probably reading this you ass lol.
usually i hate everything kanye has to say but he actually has a point on this one. i know that i wouldn't want someone hunting me down 24/7 to take my picture of me just walking down the street. it's completely ridiculous that they dont have more rules regarding paps.
I thought this was a local incident only, but it appears that black people across the world are only able to type in ALL CAPS. Their ability to use proper punctuation and sentence structure is suspect also. Why is this? Is it some kind of cultural phenomenon?
thats what you get when you're "not a celebrity" but a "normal person who is just famous." what the hell do you expect you idiot?!
I'd put this asshole in jail for being a douche.