Kanye West
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A new book goes into the background and the hype around this footwear fashion
Are celeb crossovers like Ivy Park and Yeezy so last year?
As sales of Kanye West’s Yeezy brand and Beyonce’s Ivy Park plummet, we ask if fashion collaborations are still desirable or have become a liability
Can you separate art from the world’s greatest artists?
Has the notion of separating art from the artist evolved? The answer is personal and lies in the eyes, ears, and actions of audiences.
One album, two takes: Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
Kendrick Lamar’s latest album drops down the charts and moves up our reviewers’ legendary list
Filmmakers speak about their experiences of documenting and archiving people’s lives
In the same league as the ability to document is the capacity to store and maintain the recorded footage
Beats by Yeezus: 6 of Kanye West’s most brilliant productions
Whether you call him Yeezus, Ye or a Jeen-Yus, today marks another turn around the sun for the Chicago rapper
Afrobeats conquer the world
From Grammys to sold-out concerts, the West African music phenomenon is going mainstream
Can Donda save Kanye West?
After flirting with right-wing politics, the Chicago rapper seeks not only to redeem himself as a liberal black figure, but settle the question of his relevance as an artist
Cartoon: Carlos on turd immunity
Standing out from the herd isn’t always a great idea
The Virtual Weekend Guide
Get into your lockdown long-weekend mood with at home entertainment ranging from Netflix, music concerts, cook-alongs to yoga sessions
Nasty C: ‘You can’t hide from me any more’
It’s been two weeks since the 23-year-old rapper signed a deal with US record label and hip-hop stronghold Def Jam. He caught up with the Mail & Guardian to let us know why the…
Reading the psalm of Yeezy
Kanye West’s Sunday Services continue to gain popularity – but what’s really good?
Unembargoed: October 19 to 25
The battle for Denel: Row over Zuma and Mandla’s Qatar visit and how the South African arms company is caught in the crossfire of Saudi-Qatar conflict
When Ye met Yoweri, and worlds collided
Uganda, Wakanda…it’s an easy mistake to make
Imagine life with no Likes
There’s money and perks to be enjoyed for those who have a reliable online following