Kanye West

"I am to music as Michael Jordan is to basketball," said hip hop artist Kanye West to the Associated Press.  The music producer claims he will be the voice of this generation.  This is absurd.  Sure West has great music that I personally listen to on a regular basis, but there is no need to be so obnoxious and make such petty remarks.  First of all, Michael Jordan is the most popular basketball player to have ever played on the planet.  Kanye West, however, is not the most famous musician to have ever lived.  There is no comparison.  In my opinion, the reason music is created is to express people's views on world issues and their inner feelings.  West is entitled to these rights as well.  However, he does not have the right to say that his opinions and views are those of our generation.  We are the sons and daughters of the "baby boomers" and one man cannot possibly represent our diverse lifestyles.  Yes it is a good promotional idea to get his name out, but West has made arrogant and ignorant claims like this in the past, even going as far as calling President George W. Bush racist.  Musicians like Kanye West need to quit trying to go beyond their limits.  His music is great and he is a talented artist.  However, he and others like him should stick to what they do best and stop irritating their fans and the rest of the public.