Kanye West American rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer. Kanye West teamed with Adidas December 2013 to make a shoe collection. The whole collection was first sold in New York City via app and they were sold out within the first 10 minutes. The shoes are said to be inspired by Saint Laurent skate lace-up sneakers, the shoes have a design in which they look knit explaining Kanye's knit shoes. The shoes are named Yeezy named after the nickname Kanye got “Kan-Yeezy.”
Having a rough day at work, because your on your feet all day? I suggest Yeezy's the top big things about them is the patented insole, said to feel like tiny pillow because of the boost technology. I believe they can really help with people who are on their feet all day. The shoes are commonly know because of name brand and comfort. Although the shoes are basicly a knit top of boosted sole they are good quality because of the stitching and the durable sole. In all they seem like very good shoes to consider getting.
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Many people debate the look of the shoes, “They're ugly,expensive etc..” It can be agreed that they are but some people do like the look. The shoes are $200 dollars, and many people wouldn’t pay that much for a pair of shoes. A main reason many people bought Yeezys is because of the hype on the product, also because it was made by Kanye West people buy brand names. Although those can be some negative everyone has their own opinion of the product and whether or not to buy
Every time Johnny Cash would step out in front of a crowd he would greet his millions of followers with the same line: “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash”. He would be greeted with roars, hollers, and cheers whenever he was seen. Cash influenced a generation and blended music genres to bring the country together. Known as The Man in Black, for it was the only color he would wear after 1957 (Streissguth 80). Cash through his more than 50 year career had thirteen number 1 hits (Macnie). Johnny Cash evolved country music and became a quintessential American hero, admired and adored by millions.
Kanye Omari West was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 8, 1977. His father, Ray, was a photojournalist for the Atlanta Journal newspaper and was also politically active in the Black Panthers, he later became a Christian counselor. Kanye mother, Donda, was a teacher who became a professor of English at Chicago State University, and eventually, her son's manager before she died at the age of 58 from heart disease after cosmetic surgery in 2007. Ray and Donda divorced amicably when West was three. After that he was raised on Chicago's middle class South Shore neighborhood by his mother, and spent summers with his father. When he was 10, Kanye moved for a year with Donda to China, where she taught as part of a university exchange program and he
Kanye West, born June 8, 1977, is a world renown rapper, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. among the most acclaimed musicians of the 21st century, and is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold more than 32 million albums and 100 million digital downloads worldwide. He has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all time. (Kyles, 2013)
When it comes to running a business, your hustle and work ethic are your bread and butter. Sure, you may have a product that is out of this world, but if your business model is shaky, it could spell trouble for your brand. There is something to be said for Kanye’s consistency in his message and branding. Likeable or not, the rapper believes in his goals, which is crucial to the equation.
Kanye West also known as "Yeezy" is American rapper, fashion disaster, and also music producer. People may say that Mr. West is our youth of today voice. He has made a tremendous mark in the music and fashion industry. As we all know Mr. West is known for having his moments. It is safe to say that he has the best and top “omg” Moments, such as interrupting Taylor Swift at the VMA’s. Kanye in the begging when he first came on the hip hop scene was this calm, joyful, his music in my eyes was the most different music out at the time, just because he wasn’t rapping about what everyone else was. Kanye was one of those joyful guys, everybody wanted him on his record or produce it. Then a tragic event occurred where his mom died. After then you see
The controversial artist Kanye West has always attempted to make known what he thinks, no matter if he has to be disrespectful or graphic in his illustrations of said topic. So it wasn't a real surprise when he chose to focus his energy into reveling to the American public horrors happening that had a direct connection with the beloved diamond stone. West's 2005 music video “Diamonds from Sierra Leone” shows the corrupted underground diamond trade in the African country, Sierra Leone. From this groundbreaking video, West showed the devastated lives those who worked on the mining rivers live. However upon further investigation into the issue of diamond workers in Sierra Leone there emerged the true source of the situation, a violent
It is no secret Snoop Dogg likes to smoke marijuana. But apparently more than that, he likes to invest in marijuana. Snoop has his paws on a number of marijuana business lines and he continues to expand.
Kanye West and his brand “Yeezy” are one of the biggest names in the sneaker industry. In fact, Kanye West has a song referring to how he has “Jumped over the Jumpman”, Jumpman of course referring to the brand Air Jordan, but is it true? Is Kanye West and Adidas brand Yeezy more popular today than Michael Jordan’s signature shoe line? The Jumpman is one of the most iconic brand logos on the market, but in the past few years Yeezy has become a major competitor; as well as Adidas in general. When you hear Nike is grossing approximately 86.2 billion in 2015 compared to Adidas 17.1 billion, you may think that there is no way Adidas could stand up to the all-mighty Nike, but what if it is just the beginning? Complex Magazine asks this question in
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., better known as Lil Wayne is an American hip hop artist from New Orleans, Louisiana.He was born on September 27, 1982. At the age of 9, Lil Wayne joined the Cash Money Records. Lil Wayne has been creating music since he was 8 years old. He also grew up in one of the poorest neighborhoods in New Orleans, Hollygrove.
You might know him as one of his many monikers such as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, or just Diddy but his real name is Sean Combs and he has been around and back in the music industry. Combs is an actor, entrepreneur, rapper, record producer, and a singer-songwriter. He has been a part of rap super groups, involved in coastal rivalries, gotten in trouble with the law, and received some honors and awards along the way. The hip hop industry would not be the same without this man and his many different involvements in it.
Thats a tough one! I like Yeezys, the Nike ones not the Adidas, I like a lot of Jordans. I remember when I was younger, I wanted every Jordan that I saw.
“Yo Taylor, I’m really happy for you…I’ll let you finish. But Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!” (West). Most people if they don’t know anything about Kanye West, they know this quote. When anybody hears his name everybody always has an opinion. Some people love him, while a lot of other people hate him, each for a variety of reasons. Though most people only see the arrogant and egotistic side of Kanye, the more important side that people don’t always see is the hardworking musician. In order to fully understand Kanye’s motives and to fully appreciate him, people have to know how he got to the point he is now today.
Marshal Bruce Mathers III who is also know as Eminem was born with great talent and determination. He faced many challenges in his life but his determination and commitment lead him to success. Eminem's life as a child wasn't easy since his father abandoned him when he was six months old. He lived with an abusive mother who never supported him and considered him as a worthless human being. According to Han Eysencks. Eminem would be categorized as extroverted because he was very active and energized. He loved to talk with people and express his feelings. He had great talent and wanted to show the world that he can rise to the top. Eminem became to be the king of rap and also a great actor. Eminem faced some difficulties throughout his life
Marshall Mathers, widely known as Eminem, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor, who is recognized as one of the most controversial and best-selling artists of the early 21st century (“Eminem”). Marshall writes most of his lyrics through his personal life experiences while adding a comical “I don’t give a S***” vibe to them. He struggled through a rough and lonely childhood, had relationship issues, became a father at a young age, and worked hard with dedication and persistence to get where he is today.
Celebrities are a perfect example of people who can comfortably spends thousands on fashion. It can be seen all over T.V. or social media: celebrities at events such as award shows in multi-thousand dollar outfits. Some people believe it is all for image, but some may disagree and say that they spend it because they have the money to. Money spent on expensive designer brands is very commonly depicted in music by famous rappers. Rapper Lil Uzi Vert says in his song: “Early 20 Rager”, “Four-hundred dollars for a brand-new Gucci beanie” (“Lil Uzi Vert 25”). This lyric signifies a form of materialism through an influential artist asserting that he spends large amounts of money on designer brands, in this case, Gucci. Another rap artist, Jeremih, featured in G Herbo’s: “This N’ That” says “I mix my Balmain with Goyard” (“G Herbo 22”). Yet