"Wake Up, Mr. West"

Kanye West and the Double Consciousness of Black Celebrity

von Joshua K. Wright

286 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Themen: Kunst Musik Stile und Gattungen Unterhaltungsmusik, Popmusik
• ISBN: 9781476686486
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.01.2022
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: McFarland