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Kanye Addresses "Dress Gay" Comment
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John Frazier
I would like to believe that I'm a student & teacher of life. At the beginning of 2007, I relocated from NYC to Charlotte, NC. I've written 4 books of poetry and have just completed my 1st novel. I would like to believe that my life experience may be able to educate others by seeing the world thru my eyes. There's always a point of view, & I'd like to add my flavor. I'm an extremely private person, however, I believe that I can speak for the voices that need to be heard. 
By John Frazier
Published on 03/28/2009
 
By Entertainment Correspondent, John Frazier

An article was forwarded to me in which there was a celebrity allegation that Kanye West was " dressing gay". I was astounded, so fans I really felt that I should comment on this.

 

 
In London, Rapper Kanye West has lashed out at people claiming that he dresses like a 'gay', insisting that it is just his creative mind that is responsible for his bizarre outfits.

Lashed out? I'm sure it was more of his getting the media's attention. Also he is correct, not all male designers are gay. But probably most. (smile)

The 'Good Life' hitmaker, who will soon be launching his own jeans label, claims that he is immensely creative, and that is the reason why his dressing statement is likened to gay men.

I agree with Kanye. Not every black male wants dress like Puff Daddy or L. L. Cool J. Kanye's designs will also change what is considered dressing straight and dressing gay. And at the same time it might be that much needed connection through fashion that will unite society.

"I really think it's because society tries to dictate the way a guy is supposed to dress and the way a guy is supposed to act, and I refuse to conform," The Sun quoted him as saying during an interview for American magazine Complex.

 

 
Amen to Kanye.

"A lot of these dudes would never be accused of being gay just because they all look exactly alike. If people could just realize the amount of madness and followers that lack creativity… I think people's mentality is like, 'Only gay people are that creative," he added.

There's a lot of truth in regard what society has pigeon-holed what's considered gay. Many of us claim to know who's gay, sometimes by profession.  
But the truth being, we don't have a pattern gay related professions, if you are comfortable with your sexuality, it shouldn't matter your preference sexually.

Kanye stressed that people should have a little broader outlook towards fashion, as each man his own style of dressing.

Mr. West could start a fashion revolution where straight men and women will learn to express the gentler and stronger self through fashion. A time when men can dress like Prince and feel comfortable. Yes, I said it! It's great for Prince, but for the neighbor construction worker, it ain't gonna happen.  
Or dress like K.D. Lang and not automatically have people think that you've lesbian. Perhaps this will be the start of a Grace Jones lyric, "Feeling like a woman, looking like a man" from her song, "Walking In the Rain".

"And it's true there are a lot of gay people who are incredible creative minds, but there are straight people who are incredible creative minds - and there's gay people who can't dress or create at all, too. Closed-minded gay people probably say they dress 'straight," he said.

I totally agree and funny too, Mr. West.

You read it here at GBMNews.com

 

Kanye Addresses "Dress Gay" Comment
By Entertainment Correspondent, John Frazier

An article was forwarded to me in which there was a celebrity allegation that Kanye West was " dressing gay". I was astounded, so fans I really felt that I should comment on this.

 

 
In London, Rapper Kanye West has lashed out at people claiming that he dresses like a 'gay', insisting that it is just his creative mind that is responsible for his bizarre outfits.

Lashed out? I'm sure it was more of his getting the media's attention. Also he is correct, not all male designers are gay. But probably most. (smile)

The 'Good Life' hitmaker, who will soon be launching his own jeans label, claims that he is immensely creative, and that is the reason why his dressing statement is likened to gay men.

I agree with Kanye. Not every black male wants dress like Puff Daddy or L. L. Cool J. Kanye's designs will also change what is considered dressing straight and dressing gay. And at the same time it might be that much needed connection through fashion that will unite society.

"I really think it's because society tries to dictate the way a guy is supposed to dress and the way a guy is supposed to act, and I refuse to conform," The Sun quoted him as saying during an interview for American magazine Complex.

 

 
Amen to Kanye.

"A lot of these dudes would never be accused of being gay just because they all look exactly alike. If people could just realize the amount of madness and followers that lack creativity… I think people's mentality is like, 'Only gay people are that creative," he added.

There's a lot of truth in regard what society has pigeon-holed what's considered gay. Many of us claim to know who's gay, sometimes by profession.  
But the truth being, we don't have a pattern gay related professions, if you are comfortable with your sexuality, it shouldn't matter your preference sexually.

Kanye stressed that people should have a little broader outlook towards fashion, as each man his own style of dressing.

Mr. West could start a fashion revolution where straight men and women will learn to express the gentler and stronger self through fashion. A time when men can dress like Prince and feel comfortable. Yes, I said it! It's great for Prince, but for the neighbor construction worker, it ain't gonna happen.  
Or dress like K.D. Lang and not automatically have people think that you've lesbian. Perhaps this will be the start of a Grace Jones lyric, "Feeling like a woman, looking like a man" from her song, "Walking In the Rain".

"And it's true there are a lot of gay people who are incredible creative minds, but there are straight people who are incredible creative minds - and there's gay people who can't dress or create at all, too. Closed-minded gay people probably say they dress 'straight," he said.

I totally agree and funny too, Mr. West.

You read it here at GBMNews.com