On a personal note, I think Kanye West is a moron who continues to make an ass of himself on national television. Especially when there is a high volume of people watching. I personally believe actors & musicians in the limelight should keep their mouth shut when it comes to political views & deep personal issues / beliefs.
Although I personally think this man is a complete idiot, I don't feel the same towards the man's creative ability. Kanye West is a genius when it comes to making music. Giving some people in here the benefit of the doubt, Kanye is taking his music / videos to another level, so it may be difficult for some people to understand, or appreciate at this point in time.
His latest video, "Runaway" reminds me of "Pink Floyd: The Wall" to which I own & watch from time to time. And I always get people knocking it as, "It's boring." "This sucks!" "What the fuck is this?" "I don't get it." etc. And they always ask with a tone that say's "This sucks." They've already made up their mind, so I usually don't try to explain due to the fact that they perceive to view it all with tunnel vision.
The little that I've heard off, Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is undeniably great music. I tend to view things like this, I had Michael Jackson albums in my iTunes when people were labeling him "pedophile," wacko" etc. And as soon as he died, he again became the "King of Pop."
I've always felt he had great music, end of story. And in the end, that's all that should matter... great music.
Side note: Devil worshipper? LMAO!!!!!! That's the same thing your great, great grand parents said about Elvis Presley & Rock N' Roll HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!