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Black celebrities in America have always walked a precarious line between their perceived status as spokespersons for their race and their own individual success--, and between being not black enough for the black community or too black to appeal to a broader audience. Few know this tightrope walk better than Kanye West, who transformed hip-hop, pop and gospel music, redefined fashion, married the world's biggest reality TV star and ran for president, all while becoming one of only a handful of black billionaires worldwide. Despite these accomplishments, his polarizing behavior, controversial alliances and bouts with mental illness have made him a caricature in the media and a disappointment among much of his fanbase. This book examines West's story and what it reveals about black celebrity and identity and the American dream.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Wright, Joshua K.
- ISBN: 9781476686486
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.47
- Number Of Pages: 284
- Publication Year: 2022
Language:
English