"...they're always saying in hip-hop that you have to be in a dark place to make great hip-hop. I feel like I rap better than I've ever rapped at this point. I'm writing raps and I don't even realize how positive they are. They just sound like regular good negative raps."

Quite the wordsmith you are, Kanye! And stop being so modest. If your new amazing raps are as compelling and articulate as you say, then we are in for some mind-blowing enlightenment. To those who thought his Tweets were powerful stuff: brace yourselves, 'cause we're about to get schooled!

Kanye West

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