The 'Kanye With White People' Tumblr is Hip-Hop Hilarious
Jordan Sowunmi — August 17, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: Kanyewithwhitepeople.tumblr
The 'Kanye with White People' photo blog is a Tumblr dedicated to posting pictures of a (typically) suave looking Kanye West posing with a group of goofy white fans. The site is gripping, alternating between generic, hilarious, and confusing in one fell swoop.
'Kanye with White People' is an interesting photo blog because it actually taps into a major source of controversy for the superstar rapper and producer. Over the last few years, accusations of racism have been thrown at the 34-year-old rapper, a topic he expounds upon on his last two albums, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," and "Watch the Throne." 'Kanye with White People' takes a bit of the sting out of the invective hurled his way by putting a comedic bent on a serious topic.
My favorite shot in the 'Kanye with White People' Tumblr features the Louis Vuitton Don decked out in a white on white outfit, standing in the middle of a group of dweeby looking, permanent 9-5 cubicle types. The photograph perfectly encapsulates why 'Kanye with White People' is a photo blog that grips you -- the shot is absurd, hysterical, and bewildering.
'Kanye with White People' is an interesting photo blog because it actually taps into a major source of controversy for the superstar rapper and producer. Over the last few years, accusations of racism have been thrown at the 34-year-old rapper, a topic he expounds upon on his last two albums, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," and "Watch the Throne." 'Kanye with White People' takes a bit of the sting out of the invective hurled his way by putting a comedic bent on a serious topic.
My favorite shot in the 'Kanye with White People' Tumblr features the Louis Vuitton Don decked out in a white on white outfit, standing in the middle of a group of dweeby looking, permanent 9-5 cubicle types. The photograph perfectly encapsulates why 'Kanye with White People' is a photo blog that grips you -- the shot is absurd, hysterical, and bewildering.
Trend Themes
1. Controversial Celebrity Photo Blogs - A trend of creating photo blogs dedicated to posting pictures that playfully address controversies surrounding celebrities.
2. Comedic Social Commentary - A trend of using humor and wit to shed light on serious societal issues through creative content.
3. Absurdity in Pop Culture - A trend of embracing absurdity and surrealism in pop culture to engage and captivate audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Opportunities for creating and sharing humorous and thought-provoking content on social media platforms.
2. Entertainment - Potential for developing comedy shows or digital content that explores controversial topics with a comedic twist.
3. Celebrity Marketing - Opportunities for brands to collaborate with celebrities and create engaging and humorous marketing campaigns.
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