Kanye West urges American rappers to learn from Nigerian counterparts
Controversial rapper Kanye West has sparked intense debate in the music industry after advising his fellow American rappers to take a leaf from the business books of their Nigerian counterparts.
In a recent interview with DJ Akademiks, renowned American rapper Kanye West sparked controversy by labeling his fellow rappers as "clueless" and lacking business acumen. West emphasized that many American rappers rely heavily on outsiders, particularly Jewish people and lawyers, to manage the financial and legal aspects of their careers.
Kanye West asserted that Nigerian rappers, in particular, demonstrate a higher level of business savvy and independence. He challenged American rappers to take control of their own careers, citing the examples of Nigerians, Chinese, and Indians who have successfully established and managed their own record labels and TV networks without external assistance.
West's comments have ignited a heated debate within the music industry, with some critics accusing him of making sweeping generalizations and others praising his call for greater self-sufficiency among American rappers.
Kanye West praises Nigerians in his interview with DJ Akademiks pic.twitter.com/kAyqxxi54E
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