TAPPER: Welcome back to THE LEAD. I'm Jake Tapper. Now it's time for the "Pop Culture Lead," Kanye West is given mad props to the one man he thinks never seems to get enough recognition for his majesty. Of course, I'm referring to Kanye West. For those who found the moment when Kanye grabbed the microphone from Taylor Swift too deferential and polite, Mr. West recent interview with the "New York Times" is so over the top. It almost reads like an SNL sketch. West at one point refers to himself as the nucleus of culture begging the question purely as a scientific matter as to whether that would make his unborn child with Kim Kardashian the neutron of culture. Mr. West also compares himself to former Apple CEO Steve Jobs, saying, "I am undoubtedly, you know, Steve of internet, downtown, fashion, culture, period, by a long jump."Another note where the Kanye-ism West says, "I am so credible and so influential and so relevant that I will change things." Now in fairness there are a few points when West dares to explore the notion that he is but a mere mortal. When asked about that infamous Taylor Swift interruption at the VMA's and his subsequent apology. He says, quote, "My message isn't perfectly defined. I have as a human being fallen to peer pressure." An admission of imperfection from a guy who named his upcoming album "Yeezus" featuring the fresh new track "I Am A Guy." Thanks, Kanye. Coming up, ever wonder who came up with the term death tax? They are the work of a Republican spin doctor, but is he good enough to save the most controversial name in team football? That's coming up next.
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