Kanye West: Being A Celebrity Is Like Being Black In The 60s Over the past few years, rapper Kanye West has become more notorious for his outrageous comments and actions than he has for his music. During a recent deposition West was forced to take for attacking paparazzi, the rapper decided to speak his mind without censorship. Of course, the story West often tells is one where he is a victim, fighting against the odds stacked against him. During the interview, West was asked whether he feels the struggles of being a celebrity today are akin to what African Americans faced during the Civil Rights movements. Yes, 100I equate it to discrimination, West responded. What do you think of Kanyes comments? 