Comments on: Kanye West Blogs About The Paparazzi

By: Bo

Bo — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:17:21 +0000

Celebs just want to make a royalty on the photos. If that was the case, they wouldn’t mind them too much, I’m sure. In many cases their image is their product, and they just want to make money on the product. I’m sure they just want that cut of the pie. Why is it that when you take a photo of “normal” people, sometimes their faces are blurred or blacked out? Privacy / permission.

By: christine

christine — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:19:08 +0000

trent and ella, totally agree with you guys

By: lindyloo

lindyloo — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:58:52 +0000

I agree with kanye.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:43:12 +0000

Well said, Trent. I am with you 100%.

By: Aly

Aly — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:41:30 +0000

I’m not the biggest Kanye fan but he’s a smart dude and completely right. A huge dick, but right.

By: db

db — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:15:08 +0000

I disagree with Trent on the fair game comment. Why is it that famous people are fair game? Is it because it’s always been that way? I can think of a lot of things that have been a certain way for a long time and have only changed in the last 100 years.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:12:42 +0000

I also agree that celebrity status comes with a price. I mean, in order to sell their records, movies etc…they do have to promote them and be in the public spotlight to some degree. But when the paparazzi compromises their personal safety, it’s gone too far. The Paps DID kill Diana, so Kanye certainly has a valid point. I think the police arresting him because a Pap got hurt in a scuffle that they created is extremely unfair, and the law needs to be changed to protect Kanye and other celebrities and allow them their personal space.

By: Ella

Ella — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:40:10 +0000

Ana, do you really believe Kanye didn’t want to get this famous, and didn’t believe that he would? Kanye fucking LOVES how much attention he gets. He is constantly talking about how he’s the greatest musician alive and everyone should take note. When he doesn’t get enough attention he whines about how he’s not getting the recognition he deserves. I have a lot more sympathy for celebrities who aren’t such media whores.
If the story happened the way he said it did he doesn’t deserve any legal punishment but I’m still not going to feel sorry for him.

By: Neptune

Neptune — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:26:26 +0000

Everyone knows when you’re a celebrity you get hounded and your personal space is pretty much limited to your home. Its not a new thing. But choosing to try and become famous but not wanting to be stalked by the paparazzi is like saying you want to be a teacher but not grade work.

Its part of the territory, you have to take it all if your going to chose that path for your life.

By: Joel

Joel — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:03:48 +0000

Poor Kayne :(

By: It's Trent, Bitch!

It's Trent, Bitch! — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:40:53 +0000

Which is why I said that Kanye made some good points. But, there are many celebs who seem to have no problem with all that pitfalls of fame and live their lives just fine. Gwen, Kylie, Madonna, etc. all manage to enjoy immense fame and yet, do not resort to physically attacking other people. I’m not defending the paparazzi, I’m merely stating that with fame comes scrutiny. The end.

By: Ana

Ana — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:04:30 +0000

Like Snorri said what if people start stalking you everywhere to take your picture? You would liked it at first of course but then it would get worst…but at that point (accordingly to what you said) you couldn’t complain because you “have to expect” that you’re going to be photographed. What would you do then? find other employment? I don’t think so… People start in these businesses because they like what they do, not to be stalked around, nobody expects to get so famous so nobody expects to have to run from paps… I admit that is hypocrisy to read your blog everyday and then come to defend famous people’s privacy but…that doesn’t make Kanye’s point less valid…

By: It's Trent, Bitch!

It's Trent, Bitch! — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:14:30 +0000

LOL that some people think I’m famous. I never said that anyone should be harassed, I said that famous people have to expect that they are going to be photographed because they are selling themselves to make money. If a celeb goes to a public place, then can be photographed. If they don’t want to be photographed, they should find other employment.

By: steff

steff — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:04:27 +0000

just because someones famous, doesnt mean the paparazzi should be able to basically harass and stalk them just to get a photograph.
sure, theyre famous, they should expect some. but more often than not it gets WAY out of hand. id have to agree with kanye west on this one.

By: Snorri

Snorri — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:34:13 +0000

Kanye is absolutely right. How in hell is it legal for these paps to behave the way they do? Forget the intrusion on these people’s lives, but just consider the dangerous driving alone. And the whole “if you’re famous, then you asked for it” is bullshit. Trent, YOU are famous, just from having written this blog and having it become successful. Now its nowhere near the level of fame that Kanye has attained, but what if you lost all right to privacy just for being successful at what you like to do (i.e. in your case, comment on celebrities) and weren’t even able to set foot out of your door? You would be singing a completely different tune.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:05:26 +0000

as much and kayne gets on my nerves, because he can be so friggin whiny and childish… he makes a valid point.
paps are reckless, and im sure to most celebs, it’s stalking… i agree their pictures should only be taken at places where they “should be”, like red carpets and events. and im sure it does get really annoying, having to run from place to place covering your face…. but i guess it comes with the fame.

By: Melinda

Melinda — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:54:55 +0000

hee hee Sara……lol

By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:50:25 +0000

i couldnt have said it any better Melinda. i totally agree (except i like kanye lol)

By: Melinda

Melinda — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:18:15 +0000

Actually, I must say, this is quite coherent and totally understandable when you see it from his point of view. Honestly, sure, we all like to see the celebs doing their thing….even if it is just being themselves in public, however, I think the real problem is that as long as the paps can sell the pics they will keep harassing the celebs. Kanye is right……..the paps contributed to Princess Diana’s death and they are ruthless in their pursuit of celebs just out and about. I actually don’t really like Kanye West (his music or his attitude) but I gotta agree with his stance on this………;-)

By: Duckie

Duckie — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:13:54 +0000

Wtf is up with the caps? Quit the caps Kanye.

By: Ella

Ella — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:48:20 +0000

I agree about the aggressiveness of paps, but Kanye isn’t in this just to make music, let’s be real. He recently proclaimed himself “the voice of this generation” (egomaniac much??) and throws a fucking fit whenever anyone doesn’t celebrate him enough (storming the stage at the Grammys…) so really, I don’t feel bad for him AT ALL
… especially since he’s not the one who was hurt in this.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:43:13 +0000

When someone is in your face and attacking your personal space and their buddies are doing the same it’s human nature to defend yourself. if you haven’t been in the swarm of the papparazzi it’s really unfair to judge someone who’s dealing with it everywhere they go.

Whenever a celeb complains about it imagine how would you feel about that. Just because you are a musician doesn’t mean you want this type of attention.

By: Missy

Missy — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:41:30 +0000

I’d be more compelled to read what he has to say, if he laid off the cap lock.

By: Please.

Please. — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:39:27 +0000

The only person that gives a shit about this guy anymore is himself.

By: Megan

Megan — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:18:46 +0000

Enough Kanye, get over it or go away.