[Click here to hear President Obama call Kanye a “jackass.” This audio snippet was recored and picked up by TMZ from a pre-interview with CNBC.]
Oh Kanye. Will you ever, ever learn from your mistakes? I am a big fan of your music and I have supported all that you do musically. You have changed the game of hip-hop and rap, and for that you deserve an applause. However, it is very hard for me to continue accepting your apologies for your reckless acts outside the recording studio and off the tour stage. Yes, you are a celebrity and that comes with a price of always being watched and analyzed. But that does not give you reason to act like a total fool every chance you get. Taylor Swift won her award fair and square, and you had no legitimate reason to destroy her moment. Thankfully Beyonce is a person with class; she allotted her special time to Taylor, to give her a second chance at thanking her fans, friends, and family. You could learn a thing or two from the person you rudely interrupted. In the end, Kanye, it all comes down to this: if you do not change your attitude, help yourself to turn the corner and become a better person I will not support you any longer. Believe me, this is something I do not want to do. You are a very talented musician and I respect what you have done with your music and helping kids stay in school with the Kanye West Foundation. But “sorry” does not cut it anymore. My final words to you are these: Change or leave.