When not making music, Kanye Ye West would be busy giving interviews. Fans loved both sides of him, considering how his philosophies would flow into his songs as well. Ever since the beginning of his career, the rapper is known for being vocal about his thoughts, regardless of how they are perceived. He would even get criticized for it, but that did not stop him from spreading the message.

Many consider him to be a pioneer in the rap industry for changing the genre by adding auto-tune and adding meaningful depths to it. Fans would keep mentioning his name even during his absence. We do not know whether his fame is enough to create a legacy, but the rapper himself answered a question about it once.

Kanye West once explained why and how he wants his legacy to be

Musicians like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin remain the pioneers of music that are timeless legends. Since Ye West is so expressive, he was also asked about how he would want his legacy to be. He revealed the answer during an interview on the Lex Friedman Podcast, explaining the reason behind it. “To be forgotten,” he answered with a straight face. A surprised Freidman asked whether West really thinks he would be forgotten.

The ‘Famous’ singer then further explained how there is ego in memory. He gave examples of the sidewalk, traffic lights, or the stop sign. He called these things ‘ubiquitous’. As per him, a good idea is a ‘God idea’, and thinks that is what his work should be deemed to be. As per him, being forgotten proves that it is a successful design.

Fans applauded him for his unique take when most celebrities want to be remembered forever. But his contribution through his work could indeed leave a mark in history contrary to what West wants.

The most notable works and achievements of Kanye West

Before becoming a rapper, Ye was a successful go-to producer for many rappers, including Jay-Z. He has won a total of 21 Grammys, making him one of the highest winners. He also earned the Diamond Certification for the second time for his ‘N*ggas in Paris’ song, with just about 100 songs earning that certification in history.

On the fashion front, he remains the only non-sport person to become a billionaire through the collaboration of Yeezy with Adidas. His Jeen-Yuhs documentary showcased his entire journey while winning awards for it. Now that he has returned to work, the rapper is continuing to grow both his music and his fashion.

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