Kanye West Vs. Radiohead’s Thom Yorke
With Thom Yorke of Radiohead supposedly snubbing Kanye West at this year’s Grammys, we take a look at how the two mega-stars stack up against each other.
Kanye West, 32
Claim to Fame: West started his accession to fame as producer, creating hits for Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z, Scarface, Talib Kweli and more. He later stepped to the plate as a rapper and has since released four mutli-platinum albums, done collaborations with Nike, Louis Vuitton and is currently working on his own line, Pastelle.
Hits: Where do we begin? In addition to his multiple Grammy awards and beating 50 cent in a sales battle, West is also often credited for bringing the soul back into hip-hop. West is often praised for rapping about his real life experiences and fashion forward style. He also called out former President George Bush on live television for his fumbled response with Hurricane Katrina.
Misses: Once again, where do we begin? West’s ego dwarfs the entire size of this native Chicago. Whether he’s making outlandish claims that he’s the best musician in the world, introducing the masses to shutter shades, or bum rushing the stage to throw a bitch-fit about how he deserves an award, it’s clear that Kanye’s biggest fan will always be himself.
Thom Yorke, 40
Claim to Fame: Yorke is the notoriously shy frontman of the critically acclaimed English outfit Radiohead. In addition to being the main songwriter, he also tackles lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, and beats for the band.
Hits: As part of Radiohead, Yorke has expanded the scope of alternative rock music. Their 1997 album OK Computer is heralded as one of the best albums of the 1990s. With their last effort, 2007’s In Rainbows, the band bucked conventional industry trends and released it digitally and allowed fans to set the price that they wanted to pay for the record. In Rainbows entered the charts at #1, sold three million copies and won two Grammys. In total, Radiohead’s sold over 30 million records worldwide.
Misses: Unless Yorke leads a separate life where he plucks the eyes out living baby bunnies, there are none to speak of. A devoted activist, Yorke has lent himself to several movements including fair trade and anti-globalization. He is anti-war, vegan and refused to meet former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss climate change, citing that Blair had “no environmental credentials.”
Winner: Thom Yorke
Sorry Kanye, but if you think that you’re the world’s best musician because you looped a Grace Jones song and rapped over it with Auto-Tune while Amber Rose combed the tips of your mullet, you’re in for a very, very rude awakening. No wonder Thom Yorke doesn’t want to be your friend.
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yo, i dont like kanye but radiohead iz bulls**t. f**k dem an f**k all other alternative bands. id rather watch fear factor than hafta tolerate a listen of 1 rock record. i like jimi hendrix an a lil rollin stones, but datz it. an datz only cuz dey hiphop flava n dey muzik. listen ta ‘harlem shuffle’ by mick jagger an tell me it dont remind ya of how sumbody like kanye SHOULD sound. kanye aint got no swagga i swear ta god. amber rose iz a dyke so dat s**t dont count.
OK, so what was the point of this comparison? And who really cares lol.
wtf is a Thom Yorke……????? Must be too young to know,…and kanyeeze isnt on my go but must have list either. so it is what is is,…pointless
We’ll find out what drugs Kanye is on soon – or which ones he should be on but isn’t taking. Maybe new bisexual Kanye wanted to holla at Mr. Yorke – either way, he’s pretty stupid.
f**k both of this f**k face at the end of the day we the ppl still go buy their album so who gives a f**k about KW or TY suck a c**k and thats that…….
Although I like Kanye brother is “ATTENTION STARVED” like a lot of other celebrities!!! To many there is not “negative” (or positive) publicity, just as long as you gettin’ it. As long as people are talkin’ about him there is a place for him…it’s when they STOP talking when the problem comes in!!! Nothing surprises me about him.
So. I’m totally convinced he needs to hit up a psychiatrist.
GIANT ? YALL TRIPPIN LOL…KANYE ? H AH AH AH AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
HOW WOULD YALL LIKE IT IF KANYE LEAVES THE GAME OR HAS NEVER MADE THOSE SONGS NOW APOLOGIZE. HA H A HAAAAAAAAA
Once again… KANYE IS LOSIN HIS MIND!!! now he beefin wit Rockstars? come no now, I don’t care how big a rapper u r, no music on this planet is gonna outsell Rock and Roll, it was started in Africa, but the white folks have took it over and it is the most popular music in America right now, point blank and period. So Kanye for the love of God shut up and go back to the Kanye we all knew b4 the vocoder effect… PLZ
Kanye was c**ky before his mother died…Kanye came out c**ky. let’s face it, Kanye is a douche bag. His music is really good, most of the time… but its his personality that makes me never want to buy it.
I like Kanye West. So what he’s c**ky? He can afford to be that way! Have you guys ever thought that he’s dealing with emotional physchological issues from the death of his mother? This is his way of coping. If he want attention ya’ll giving it to him by saying all these negative things. Rappers LOVE HATERS! That goes to show that they’re doing their job. Comments? Ya can always send me a note.
………………… Kanye needs help………….. He’s a sampler gone batty
Kayne is no Thom Yorke, and he knows it, but that is besides the point.
I dont think there was any real beef, Thom just probably doesnt want to associate with stuck up people like Kayne, thats why he didnt say hello back.
KANYE…if you are reading this: grow up! Stop acting like a spoiled child trying to get attention. Your music is good, but NOT great! NOT even close.
Im tired of hearing about Kanye’s tantrums. When will someone pull the plug on his ‘flashing lights’ so his career burns out?????
KAYNE….if you read this: Grow Up, stopping acting like a spoiled child trying to get attention. Your music is good, but NOT great…not even close.
Im so tired of hearing about Kanye throwing his tantrums. When will someone unplug his ‘flashing lights’ so his ‘career’ burns out????
WILL SOMEONE PLEASE PUT THIS LIL B***H (KANYE) IN HIS PLACE
I WOULDN’T WANT TO BE HIS FRIEND EITHER..
Kanye can go sit down somewhere ANYtime now, and I would be okay w/ that.
I didn’t see this as hating. They’re pointing out both the good and bad points on both sides. It’s not the Authors fault Kanye is beefing at Radio head, and real talk if you compare them, Kanye comes at a loss. Style wise, and Personality wise, Black or not.
This article is biased, Kanye is one of the hottest artists out right now…Sure he’s having some issues right now but that doesn’t take away from the fact that he’s very talented.
kayne aint scared to speak his mind about problem in the world that we are havin we should not hate on a black man doin his thang keep makin good music 100
this website=KANYE BASHER AKA HATER! KANYE IS MUSIC PERIOD
Kanye West is garbage!!
He is one of the reason why hiphop is on the downfall.
there is nothing wrong with being confident…so i aint mad @ kanye
for one thing for kanye to say he is the best musician in the world well he hasnt met ME for every musician who claims to be the s**t there is always one better. i play 5 different instruments and there are cats that will spank my ass on each one of them.i do what i do and i holds my on and remain humble about it but if i am challenged i lets the cat out the bag dont twist lol kanye’s ego needs to be put in check pretty soon he is gonna piss enough folks off to where they wont work with him. he is good at what he does but he aint gotta be a braggart let the music speak for ya boi! and to set the record straight shutter shades have been around since the 80s ive had several pair back in the day when i was a b-boy
Hes the best artist of his time excluding Jay-z n other legends/veterans that were here way b4 him so stop hatin cuz he adresses any1 who has a problem with him who wouldnt?
Hes the best artist of his time excluding Jay-z n other legends/veterans that were here b4 him so stop hatin cuz he adresses any1 who has a problem with him who wouldnt?
this idiot is gettin on my nerves
Kanye is an idiot, who gets mad with other people because they dont love Kanye as much as he loves Kanye