Kanye West’s emotional rants have become some of the most entertaining moments in hip-hop. However, Michael Vazquez claims that West lost his cool and beat him during a concert in 2008.
Vazquez, a New York photographer, was covering the 25th anniversary of the Casio G-Shock wristwatch when he began taking pictures of West.
Vazquez claims that West became upset and he was “assaulted, battered, beat[en] and threatened” by West and his bodyguards. He has sued West and alleges that the attack caused pain and suffering.
Although West could end up paying up to six figures for beating the photographer, it’s likely that West will lose his cool again. West has the worst poker face in hip-hop.
He takes strides to express his feelings and will do whatever it takes to make others relate to his worries, joys and pains. His passion is what makes him such an interesting artist to follow. And when he creates music, his uncontrolled emotions have become the secret to his success. –a.r.
