Many people have heard the name Taylor Swift--many people are big fans!!! Taylor seems like she has a really sweet demeanor, and not to mention she is a very talented singer! And she won a VMA award for the best female video for "You Belong To Me." I love this video and it is really cute! So I wouldn't argue with her winning an award for it.
But...RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF HER ACCEPTANCE SPEECH Kanye West TOOK THE MICROPHONE OUT OF HER HANDS!!!! He just grabbed it from her!!!! And he went on to say how he thought Beyonce's video was the greatest video ever, and she should have won. There were some boo's from the audience at his RUDE interruption!! Then he handed the microphone back to her and just walked off, she was left there absolutely speechless...
POOR TAYLOR!!! Her face showed all the shock and hurt and humiliation she was feeling. And she just had to stand there while she was humiliated by this jerk! And he wasn't even kicked out of the award show!!!
[question posted by LilyoftheThorns]
responses and comments:
I agree! That behavior was so not right. He deserved more than just the booing for doing such an unclassy act! Way to go to revive your dying career, such that you would bully a teenage pop star!thumbdown [abbypringles]
Yeah! He is just a big bully! I am happy that the crowd did boo him--I bet it helped Tayor feel a little better :) [LilyoftheThorns]
I seen that! That was so wrong. I am glad Taylor did not let it ruin her evening. I cannot believe they did not escort him out. [Thoroughrob]
Yeah, she had a good performance after his interuption so she was very strong after such a scarring event. [LilyoftheThorns]
yeah he is, what he did was so wrong.. not the first time he did something like this. i feel for taylor she seem to be so hurt by this. [syankee525]
I keep hearing that this is not the first time he's pulled something like this, but this is the first situation I've heard about! What else has he done at award shows? [LilyoftheThorns]
I don't know who this guy thinks he is, but, he's a complete idiot. If he ever wants any respect, he should just do something crazy like win an award or something. I'm not a fan of his, and after this, I really can't stand him. He thinks he's someone important, when in actual fact he's a has been, and a no talent jerk. Beyonce is a class act, he put her in a terrible situation too. It was so nice of Beyonce to give her an opportunity later on to speak. [bonbon664]
Yeah I don't really know who he is...I mean, all I know is he's a singer--that's it. Is he a rapper? I don't know! lol. But I really hope people start realizing how mean he is, and stop supporting him by buying his stuff. [LilyoftheThorns]
I enjoyed the part where Kanye was boo'd by the audience when he was nominated for something or another. [JodiLynn]
Yeah that was great! If I was Taylor I would have been laughin backstage everytime it happened! lol [LilyoftheThorns]
I saw this on the news this morning. Some people will do anything for attention whether it be negative or positive. I really believe this guy was doing just that so his name would come up over and over again. Beyonce is a great performer but West had no reason to do what he did. Shows his ignorance. [carolbee]
I agree. It might have been a spur of the moment decision to be rude but I really believe he knew exactly what he was doing. Like at all the exposure he's gotten from this interruption. I didn't know who he was but I do now. [carolbee]
Uh...actually, shortly after that happened, he was made to leave... [The_Lamb_Lies_Down]
Oh yea I remember hearing that and when he came up to that stage it did look like he had something to drink. [ERich79]
Yea when he came up on the stage I thought it was part of the act that he was going to say something nice to her. But NO he didn't, he was rude about it as he was saying that Beyonce's video was better and that hers flat out sucks and she shouldn't have won. In my mind Beyonce's video is better because she is hot in it but you don't go on live tv and express your opinion like that. He looked like a big idiot and made his image even worse than it already is. I like some of his music but he has a terrible personality in my opinion. As for Taylor Swift she is such a nice girl and how could Kanye to that to her. I felt bad for her when that happened to her. Happy that you brought this up and Happy Myloting [ERich79]
I haven't seen Beyonces video...but come on! Taylor is hot...in a cute way! lol. Didn't Taylor and Kanye West do a rap together? Or was that someone else with Taylor? I read the article about it first, so I knew he wasn't going to say something nice...but if I hadn't read the article first I would have thought he was going to say something nice too. [LilyoftheThorns]
Dude, my Mom showed me this video clip! My MOM!!! LOL What a jerk he was. That shows what little character of respect he has for other artists. There are many artists that deserve that award. That was so uncalled for. [busybren]
HoLa Kitty42, I completely agree with you. I felt bad for him, that she utilized what MIGHT bring his spirit down. Having to think about your Mom, whom just passed away (which is hard enough) and wonder what SHE may have thought of your actions, how awful. [busybren]
I really agree with you. He is totally embarrassing Taylor's moment on stage. I really hate him for taking away the moment of Taylor Swift. It was a once in a lifetime moment of Taylor and he stole it away from her. Can you believe that man. I can't. He was being a jerk. I believe that he wanted Beyonce to win so badly that he did that to Taylor which I think is not right. It is so mean and rude. I know that Kanye wanted Beyonce to win because they are friend , but it is so rude to interfere someone's speech and talk about something else. [marctiu]
Hello happy I hope so, I would think your right why let someone like him make you lose sleep, he is regretting this let him suffer by hisself.thumbdown [kitty42]
I don't think the word "jerk" even begins to cover what he is. The best way to tell Kanye how we feel is simply to not buy any of his albums or other merchandise. Hitting his pocketbook is the best way to snap him back into reality--if he has any sense left to be snapped back into reality with, that is. [coolcoder]
Yeah, but some of the other words i was considering weren't really mylot appropriate ;P lol. I dont listen to his stuff anyways. I'm a country girl and I don't care about Kanye or his career! But I do agree people should stop supporting him and all the problems he causes! [LilyoftheThorns]
Well no doubt 98%of the viewers look at KW as a big jackast so Taylor will remain shinning. [muscles4me]
LOL! Oh...this conversation is great! :P lol. Who can make Kanye hurt the most!??! :P [LilyoftheThorns]
i was a kanye west fan but after what he did to taylor swift, i lost respect for him. i know that he has the habit of doing whatever he wants and not thinking about the consequences, but come on, that's taylor swift! she's such a sweet and nice girl and she doesn't deserve to be humiliated like that. come on kanye, pick on someone your own size. i don't know why kanye likes to do things like this that damage his reputation. in all fairness to him, he is a great artist. he makes good music and he's one of the best performers out there. but all his stupid actions are ruining his name. people are starting to forget about his music because they're all focusing on his selfish, impolite and rude behavior. he may be a big shot artist, but sooner or later, he will lose all his fans and all he has to blame is himself and that huge ego of his. [alexaeluna]
Yeah, I don't understand why people think BAD publicity is still good! If I was rich and/or famous I wouldn't want any bad publicity whether it was true or false! And I won't be suprised if Kanye keeps doing stuff like this he'll lose most of his fans! [LilyoftheThorns]
yeap.. totally agree !! if he had wanted to see only his 'desired' winners take the awards - he should come up with his own award show... totally rude guy!! but the thing is.. he did not only hurt taylor swift - i think his actions would affect beyonce.. real dumb guy !! [4mymak]
I understand what you mean mymak...if I was Beyonce I would be embarrassed too! I wouldn't want anyone getting hurt because of me, and I defeniatly wouldn't want 'a friend' to be the one to hurt them! If I was her I would stop seeing Kanye, he is obviously disrespectful of people. [LilyoftheThorns]
He can apologize as many times as he wants but I think people will see him for the ego-maniac that he is and lose all respect for him. How many times can he get away with this kind of stuff? Enough is enough. I'm very glad that celebrities like Pink, Katy Perry, and Kelly Clarkson are standing up against him and his behavior. [olivemom]
I agree olivemom...I don't think his apologies are sincere. If he was truely sorry he would just stop doing this crap! He thinks he can keep doing it because he thinks all he has to do is apoogize, he has a problem. And I know Taylor Swift is a very sweet person, but I really hope she doesn't say she forgives him. [LilyoftheThorns]
I had no idea what had happened when I was flipping channels and heard Beyonce say she remembers when she was 17 with Destiny's Child and wanted Taylor to have her moment. I just figured Taylor's speech was cut for commercials or something like that. Only later when I was watching the new did I find out why that happened. Someone needs to put a muzzle on Kanye. Big whoop he didn't think she should have won. I know a lot of people that didn't think she should have but I know that none of them woud have done such a STUPID thing that he did. If it was just some no name that did that you can sure as s__ bet they would have kicked out among other things so WTF is so damn special about him that he wasn't? [razcal2267]
Well I am being told two different things lol. Someone in this discussion said he WAS escorted out, others like you are saying he wasn't! lol [LilyoftheThorns]
He is a jerk, really he is. I hate him now. That is being ungentlemen. He must be really a fan of Beyonce but that is not the appropriate way to do such things, Taylor had nothing to do with it, she doesn't know she will win that award in the first place. Why not tweet his complain. I don't like him now. He is very rude. I feel for Taylor. [grecychunny26]
I saw that too and you know what - couldn't agree more. What a jerk this guy is. Not the first time he goes all whino on stage, seeking for attention and trying to start some sort of racial crusade. Really hate this idiot. Of course now that his ethnical group has somewhat more power around the US maybe this won't be seen as shocking as his first flip out of some years ago... [Eisenherz]
good thing for what kanye west did, taylor definitely won the crowd. it could have been a different story if the girl was a real pain in the a$$ but hey, this girl is absolutely a beauty and also very talented in her own right. awww...im not her fan, but i like her. and now, i like her more.:) [cherrc]
They have it on Youtube, it's a funny video and a good song! It's really fun and entertaining and you can't help but dance to it lol :) It has quite a shocking ending too!! lol. Here! I found a link to the video so you don't have to :P Just click! :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd7l7_D0y-k [LilyoftheThorns]
It's not news to me that guy's a jerk. I'm not a fan of his music,never having heard it, so I've no idea if he's "all that" or not, but if his career is moribund, then perhaps it's as much his nasty, manner-less ways & vile speech as the quality of his work. Either way, he can't leave he stage & shut up fast enough for me. The sooner, the better. Good riddance to bad rubbish! thumbdownglare Maggiepie "WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?" [Maggiepie]
Well I knew some people were having issues with Obama being a citizen or not, but I had NO idea that anyone was questioning McCains! [LilyoftheThorns]
Hello happy I watched a few videos on youtube with people disgusted by his disrespect, I also heard Beyonce made it so Taylor was able to finish her speech when she was accepting her award, I did not watch the show but this is what I heard from youtubers, Kanye has issues i don't think I know any of his songs, he looks like something is wrong with him,Taylor on top of feeling bad may have been afraid as well, Kanye scares me, I would never want to meet him shocked I think since he lost his mom his life has spiraled out of control, don't remember him being such a idiot when his mom was alive, never been much of a fan so I could be wrong. Thank you. [kitty42]
That dude needs to be disciplined by the entertainment community. I would boycott all his songs, albums and performances. Request all radio stations and TV stations to stop playing his songs! Get the artiste association to shoot him a letter asking for a public apology;failing which institute a civil suit against him for public embarrassment and odium. [jonjee0203]
Did you see Leno last night? Kanye was sincere in his apology. He was truly ashamed, especially after Jay asked him what his mother would have to say about the incedent. I think his apology was heartfelt. [tcup345]
Beyonce is a wonderful, beautiful, talented person. She appears to have a really nice personality. I enjoy her music, my grand daughter plays it on the computer often. Beyonce deserves all the awards for people in her craft. I don't know much about Kanye, Rap isn't my preferred genre, when it's on the talk shows I listen to it, there are some very talented rappers, great voices, I just don't get it when it comes to "talking" a song, I prefer it to be sung/sang.?. I'm an older broad, some things are hard to comprehend. But they said that about my generation's music, our parents didn't understand it either. lol. Now I'm my mother, something my generation said we'd never become. Amusing. [tcup345]
I agree...he is a jerk. He should have never done that to her even if he did think Beyonce's video was better. That was very rude and she didn't even know what to say after that happened so she just walked off. But then when Beyonce won she called Taylor back up there and let her say her thank yous which I thought was very, very nice of Beyonce. [sweetgirl_k1]
Yeah, that was a nice thing of Beyonce to do. But I do feel sorry for Taylor; she was so shocked and hurt and she just had to leave the stage and cried back stage! :*( I feel so sorry for her! [LilyoftheThorns]
While I must say that I have had less than zero respect for Kanye (and had therefore, wasted less than zero time thinking about him or his shenanigans), I have to say that after his appearance on Leno, his public apology to her, did gain a little ground with me (not that I matter or anything). I'm at a "wait and see" point at this time. I was surprised, in light of his past capers, to see that he appeared very sorry for his actions. Beyonce is a really classy dame who literally exudes talent. I think Taylor has the utmost amount of respect for her, not just as a music industry veteran, but as a fellow human being, especially after she ceded the floor when she won also. I saw Miss Swift on "The View" this morning, and I must say that Taylor is a very charming and elegant young lady. I've liked her music and her positive image as a role model for young folks. Her response was incredible. I have a great deal of respect for her. She couldn't have handled this better. If she were my daughter, I would not have been prouder. West was a HUGE jerk... yes. Miss Swift has taken the "High Road". I'm not sure I would have handled that nearly as well as she has. [joye68]
I think since his Mom's not in the picture anymore, that we MIGHT see a difference; you'll see why I think that once you see Leno. Trying to give the benefit of the doubt here, definitely, given his past ... narcissistic nonsense... it always reminded me of a three year old and a temper tantrum, and then some... It happens at the end of the show, but just before he performs. He asked Jay if he could come on and say something before the performance. It's good to hope that someone actually learns a lesson... and pays attention to it... That's my main hope for this man. He's too young to NOT learn. (I used to say, "That man'll never learn if he doesn't keep his mouth shut for JUST a few hours more before he screws his own credibility up... AGAIN"). I wonder if it's hit YouTube yet... both the Kanye/Leno and the Swift/TheView discussions. [joye68]
I have no clue who Taylor Swift is, as i have never heard of her before this incident,but going by 99% of these so called new artist am sure its the same old bland rubbish they all push as music. I also feel these kind of people get paid far too much for what they dont do, which is actually make good songs, and on top of that its too much artificial award shows for a set of talentless headline grabbers. [Tko2020]
Taylor Swift's music is not 'bland rubbish' and you should really look her up before you assume such. Country doesn't really have artists that just spit out bad songs, they actually have good singers with good music. You should really check out You Belong To Me, Love Story, White Horse and Teardrops on My Guitar...all by Taylor. You can see for yourself that she isn't blad and she isn't like all the other 99% of new artists...she is a beautiful, talented girl..and she even writes some of her own songs. And all the songs I mentioned have great videos!! [LilyoftheThorns]
Y'know, say what you will about KW, he's actually accomplished the impossible: he's caused Obama to say one statement with which I finally heartily agree; West "is a jackass!" lolrasp Maggiepie "WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?" [Maggiepie]
lol well I love that! It's absolutly true :D [LilyoftheThorns]
Lily, all this has piqued my curiosity. I'm not a huge C&W fan, though I occasionally have wandered into that camp via Willie Nelson & a handful of others.... I'm more into newage (spelled that way to rhyme with "sewage," as Penn & Teller pronounce it--because I love the music, but disdain the philosophy behind it, & alternative rock--think "Sting"), but I might just check out the lovely winning singer. The songs mentioned in this thread have intriguing titles. "Learn something new every day," indeed! happy How ironic that KW has, perhaps, won a new fan for the lady he insulted! lol Maggiepie "WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?" [Maggiepie]
Oh, I know it's "not all twangy guitars & sad songs," & it's also not about slide steel guitars, either. One can't grow up in the South or Southwest & remain entirely ignorant of the available styles & topics of C&W music! cool Actually, I like some of all of that. It's just that, overall, the styles don't usually move me. I have, as I said, been enamored of particular singers & songs, but I find the majority of my favorites just don't land in the C&W category. And I still wouldn't classify her music as C&W. Regardless, she's very enjoyable. And I really do want to see what she does over time. I suppose (gag me) I hafta thank The Jerk for bringing her to my attention...but I'd rather thank you! "It's an ill wind," & all that! happy Maggiepie "WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?" [Maggiepie]
even if kanye has already expressed his apologies to taylor, that does not erase the fact that he is immature. lol. i think he was pressured to make those apologies because even beyonce, kelly clarkson and katy perry were disgusted with his behavior at the VMAs. [alatecablebill]
lol yeah, he is immature...and rude, and inconsiderate and disrespectful and kind of stupid...the list could go on! lol. I don't think there is anyone who agree's with what he did. [LilyoftheThorns]
Everyone has an opinion and there is a time and a place for it. To ruin someone's big moment because you don't agree with judges, low class. Take it up with the judges, don't do that during an award. He should be banned from ever going to that award show again. [writersedge]
Another reason why I think most celebrities deserve to be kicked in the nads, tarred and feathered and left in a desert to die. Just kidding. (Sort of.) DR... [DavidReedy]
lol that's okay! Everyone should have a sense of humor or they'd just be boring :P Compassion is good, but it's defeniatly something Kanye did NOT show towards Taylor. [LilyoftheThorns]
Kanye is a botard of the worst order. He wasn't kicked off the show but I think mtv said something about not inviting him to host another. Taylor swift is cool, even if her songs get stuck in my brain and force me to be chipper and upbeat all day. yur on da phone.. your girlfriends up set about somethin dat u said. She doesn't.. aaaagggh it's happening again! nooooo stop the goodness.. stop it.. noooo. um yes, anyway. kanye is a botard. [silvernutbar]
LOL! Believe me, there are MANY worse things in the world than being chipper and upbeat during the daylol BUT if you feel like you HAVE to be a little gloomy sometimes, Taylor can still help you! Go watch her White Horse video...lol [LilyoftheThorns]
Oh I am still so angry about this! He is such an idiot. I watched it on youtube last night. I felt so sorry for Taylor, she looked so embarrassed as did Beyonce. I thought it was very gracious of Beyonce to get her up on stage when she won her award and let her have 'her moment' as she put it. Kanye West is a really annoying person! Someone shoot that JACKASS! [Tantrums]