The company joins an extended group that have dropped the artist, including household names such as Adidas, Vogue and Balenciaga. In what has been a career crowded with controversy in the last few years for the Chicago rapper, this sits at the pinnacle of his potential downfall.
he is undeniably one of the most influential musical figures of the 21st century, and all history – whether pretty or ugly – should be documented
While there is obvious reason in the agency’s decision to break contact with the artist to avoid the controversy, it would be hard to say that it isn’t a shame the documentary will not be released. No matter what controversy Kanye winds himself up in, he is undeniably one of the most influential musical figures of the 21st century, and all history – whether pretty or ugly – should be documented.
Netflix released their own 3-part documentary on Kanye earlier in the year, titled “Jeen-Yuhs”. The first two episodes detail the rise to stardom of an energetic, charismatic and talented kid from Chicago looking to make a name for himself in the world. The third part, however, details his peak and downfall as that lovable and humble persona becomes the obnoxious and self-obsessed man we know today. The documentary is an honest depiction of the life, rise and fall of Kanye West, and the story is told because it is an important part of history.
The world should see everything there is to Kanye: the works of a genius in that musical mind, and all the gritty details that come with it
The world should see everything there is to Kanye: the works of a genius in that musical mind, and all the gritty details that come with it. Public figures get wrapped in controversy all the time, but we shouldn’t just stop discussing them because of it. As Kanye said himself on his song Feedback, “Name one genius that ain’t crazy”.