The Rise and Fall of Kanye West

An opinion piece by Maddie Balcombe Kanye West: one of the most well-known names in our celebrity landscape today, and simultaneously one of the most controversial. From humiliating Taylor Swift during her first VMA win back in 2009, to making outrageous claims about societal issues (such as when he suggested that African-American slavery was a choice), his audacious actions have often divided opinion between music … Continue reading The Rise and Fall of Kanye West

Kanye West and the Development of ‘Offensive Fashion’

By Meg Burgess Kanye West – one of the most decorated hip-hop artists in history, with 21 Grammy wins and 68 nominations to his name, as well as the fashion entrepreneur behind the ÔÇ£YeezyÔÇØ brand. ÔÇ£YeezyÔÇØ is estimated to bring in $1.5 billion (┬ú1.16 billion) in revenue in 2019, so the question is, amongst so much controversy, how is he able to sell out a … Continue reading Kanye West and the Development of ‘Offensive Fashion’