"Wake up, Mr. West" : Kanye West and the double consciousness of black celebrity / Joshua K. Wright.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wright, Joshua K., 1978- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ye, 1977-.

Ye.

Rap musicians--United States--Biography.

Rap musicians.

African American celebrities--Biography.

African American celebrities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (285 pages)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, 2022.

Summary:

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.-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Wright, Joshua K. Wake up, Mr. West

ISBN:

9781476644400

1-4766-4440-3