Kanye West made the headlines as he's VMA speech was said to be angled on his 2020 presidential run. As per CNN, numerous news websites did confirm West's 2020 candidacy which was his speech's conclusion. It is when the rapper made his closing statement by saying:
I don't know what I finna lose after this. It don't matter, though; It's not about me. It's about ideas. New ideas. People with ideas. People who believe in truth," West said. "And yes, as you probably could've guessed by this moment, I have decided in 2020 to run for president."
Though his speech may have been long, it was focused on 5 aspects, which was decoded by Vox. Listed below are 5 major points from the website regarding Kanye's speech which moved his audience and fans alike.
1. Listen to the Kids
West pointed out that the millennials are the "realization of generational progress". And with this generation, a light was shed in ending long term issues such as the corporate influence and racism. Kanye strongly believed that today's youth was able to surpass these issues, giving them a head start and a better hope for the future.
2. The Impossibility of Artistic Achievement
West made the artists understand that they should just worry about what they feel, to keep themselves from being distracted from the difficult task of creating something with artistic worth. He then pointed out that if division is the enemy and unity is something that artists hope for, the art should bridge the gap between the two.
3. It is Possible to Care too Much
Kanye's speech has been directed to his weakness. He did try to argue that his weakness was his greatest strength in which plenty of politicians can learn from.
4. The Media Exists Only to Put Us into Conflict
Saying this speech is like biting off the hands that feeds him as he was just recently awarded. He made this point clear when made a speech pointing out that if kids these days are fighting for unity, media however is doing the exact opposite.
5. Nothing Lasts. Except Art
This in fact is true. As most of the things would usually perish, most masterpiece , would still remain all though out the years.
