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LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - President Barack Obama has softened and shifted his stance on some issues, but on one topic, he stands firm: Kanye West is still a jackass. Obama, who famously called "808s & Heartbreak" rapper West "a jackass" after West hijacked Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the Video Music Awards, re-affirmed that opinion during an interview with the Atlantic. Asked by the interviewer -- who will surely receive a Pulitzer for this -- whether he prefers West or his fellow rapper/recent collaborator Jay-Z, Obama answered, "Jay-Z ... although I do like Kanye. ...
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The federal minister is one of many Australian politicians and civil rights activists to call for West's visa to be refused ahead of his reported trip to Melbourne The post Minister says Kanye West could be blocked from entering Australia due to antisemitic comments appeared first on NME.
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As well as the cost, creator Joe Cornish said the rapper's recent behaviour meant the sync "wouldn’t be such a good shout"The post Kanye West reportedly asked for $1million for use of a song in ‘Lockwood & Co’ appeared first on NME.
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“It’s way past shock culture and just into stupidity”The post Azealia Banks claims Kanye West “hates all women” appeared first on NME.
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HIM: Kanye West’s lawyers reportedly use newspaper ads to cut ties with him
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The rapper's whereabouts still remain unclear amid recent legal controversyThe post Kanye West’s lawyers reportedly use newspaper ads to cut ties with him appeared first on NME.
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HIM: Kanye West’s ex-business manager requests more time to find him amid claims he’s missing
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Thomas St. John alleges that West failed to pay him in full for his roles during the 'Donda' campaignThe post Kanye West’s ex-business manager requests more time to find him amid claims he’s missing appeared first on NME.
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