Jason Hawes of “Ghost Hunters” fame knows very well that his job tracking down spirits does not compare to that of a police officer or a soldier, and he’d like rapper Kanye West to know as well.
As the New York Daily News reports, in a radio interview, West compared the rigors of his stage show to those of a police officer or soldier.
“I’m just giving of my body on the stage and putting my life at risk, literally,” West said to host Garrett, referring to his tour performances of songs like “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” and “Coldest Winter,” during which he stands on top of a moving mountain.
“That mountain goes really, really high,” he continued. “And if I slipped … You never know. And I think about it. I think about my family and I’m like ‘Wow, this is like being a police officer or something, in war or something.’”
Actual police officers disagree. The chief of the Brimfield, Ohio Police Department posted a lengthy response to West on Facebook, where it has garnered more than 100,000 likes.
https://twitter.com/BrimfieldPolice/status/411136772316602368
Dear Kanye West,
I am honored to be writing such an important star. I am a mere Internet sensation. I’m not sure I am worthy to address you, although the Huffington Post did say I was “Humorous and Insanely Popular.” I don’t pay much attention to those things. Anyway, please excuse my interference in your life for a quick second.
I read your interview and also watched it on video. You said:
“I’m just giving of my body on the stage and putting my life at risk, literally.….and I think about it. I think about my family and I’m like, wow, this is like being a police officer or something, in war or something.”I want to thank you for putting your life on the line for all of us every day. I know that being a rapper is tough work. I have tried to rap, and it is very difficult to keep up with the pulse of the rhyme flow…although when Ice Ice Baby comes on the radio, I can usually keep up with ol’ Vanilla. Anywho, your job is just some very dangerous work. Most people don’t consider… if you rap really fast, without a chance to inhale, you could pass out and hit your head.
That last paragraph was covered in sarcasm. I’m letting you know, just so you do not think I agree with your very ignorant assessment of your career (or any other performer)as it relates to a person in the military or a police officer’s service. You sir, are as misguided as they come. I do have a suggestion for you. Since you are accustomed to danger, from your life as an international rapper, I am strongly encouraging you immediately abandon you career as a super star and join the military. After joining, I would like you to volunteer to be deployed in Afghanistan or one of the numerous other forward locations where our men an women are currently serving. When the Taliban starts shooting at you, perhaps you could stand up and let the words flow. It could be something like “I’m Kanye West, wearing a flak vest.” I’m sure they would just drop weapons and surrender. You could quite possibly end all wars, just from the enemy being star-struck.
Your line of thinking is part of the problem in the world today….which include entertainers thinking they are something more than just entertainers. I know it is supply and demand and the demand for your services is high. I get economics. What I do not get is you EVER comparing what you do for a living to our heroic military members, who are always in harm’s way… and my brother and sister police officers who have to go to work carrying weapons and wearing a bullet-proof vest to protect themselves.
Check yourself, before you wreck yourself….Chief Oliver.
More than just ghost hunters and police chiefs have found West’s comparison a little hard to take. He might not be a solider, but he’s taking plenty of shots.
Kanye West compared himself like being a police officer or solider fighting in a war? Are you kidding me? He's so ignorant.
— Sea Queen ? (@SeaQueen_) December 10, 2013
Kanye West just compared his 'job' to that of a cop or solider. Saying its dangerous. Are you f-ing kidding me? What a tool? #LostAllRespect
— Cori Brummett (@coribrummett) December 10, 2013
https://twitter.com/catie_pack/status/410391938647343104
So Kanye West compared himself to putting his life at risk every concert like being a police officer or a solider in war… What a douche.
— Jacob Merrill (@cubsicle) December 10, 2013
https://twitter.com/sarahgabriellee/status/410512417505161216
https://twitter.com/bri_palie/status/410629839394439168
https://twitter.com/Wagar301/status/410776378066210816
Kanye West compares himself to police officer and solider in war because they all "risk their lives while at work" #speechless
— Pedro Rivera (@RealPedroRivera) December 12, 2013
after what Kanye west said about him being equal to a solider or cop lost all my respect for him. I guess he doesn't know what they do…
— Rob DelGuidice (@robdelguidice) December 13, 2013
https://twitter.com/happyhooligan99/status/411578659091120128
Sounds like West is walking around in darkness himself. Let’s hope he sees the light.
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