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Wake Up, Mr. West - Kanye West and the Double Consciousness of Black Celebrity (Paperback) Loot Price: R743
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Wake Up, Mr. West - Kanye West and the Double Consciousness of Black Celebrity (Paperback): Joshua K Wright

Wake Up, Mr. West - Kanye West and the Double Consciousness of Black Celebrity (Paperback)

Joshua K Wright

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Black celebrities in America have always walked a precarious line between their perceived status as spokespersons for their race and their own individual success -and between being "not black enough" for the black community or "too black" to appeal to a broader audience. Few know this tightrope walk better than Kanye West, who transformed hip-hop, pop and gospel music, redefined fashion, married the world's biggest reality TV star and ran for president, all while becoming one of only a handful of black billionaires worldwide. Despite these accomplishments, his polarizing behavior, controversial alliances and bouts with mental illness have made him a caricature in the media and a disappointment among much of his fanbase. This book examines West's story and what it reveals about black celebrity and identity and the American dream.

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Imprint: McFarland & Company
Country of origin: United States
Release date: 2022
Authors: Joshua K Wright
Dimensions: 229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 277
ISBN-13: 978-1-4766-8648-6
Categories: Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies
Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > Rap & hip-hop
Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > Rap & hip-hop
LSN: 1-4766-8648-3
Barcode: 9781476686486

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