The King of Pop has been beyond Wednesday, August 10 by the self-proclaimed king of rap in the famous American charts. The husband of Kim Kardashian figoure there for the 40th time, against 39 for “Bambi”.
Kanye West enters the Top 10 artists who as many times been on the celebrated musical Billboard jostling none other than Michael Jackson. American rapper Schoolboy Q can thank for the invitation on her song That share , earning him this achievement.
“I would not be Kanye West if Michael Jackson had not exist, “said the husband of Kim Kardashian in an interview with the BBC Radio one in 2013. Although he considers himself better than the King of Pop. “I was able to reach huge heights. I got to a point that Michael Jackson has not exceeded. I reached the glass ceiling, as a creative person, as a celebrity, and stayed for 10 years, “added the rapper.
With its fortieth appearance in 39 years, Kanye West has a good pace. But if he will ever hope to be number 1, he must take the pace. The first place belongs to Elvis Presley and his 80 pieces. With a ranking established in 1958, the King, died 16 August 1977, has had 19 years to sit comfortably and durably on the throne of the Billboard.
Just after the master of rock and roll is the pioneer of autotune, Lil Wayne, with 69 appearances. Although he considers himself one of the best rappers, Kanye West was overtaken by several of his colleagues still active as Drake in fourth, sixth and Jay Z Chris Brown in the eighth. Elton John, Stevie Wonder, James Brown or Marvin Gaye are the other ranking artists.
The latest album from Kanye West, Life of Pablo , was released in February. An album which he is obviously very proud, given his tweets: “Out of respect for Q-Tip, Puff, Hov, Lauren, Pharcyde, Mary, Stevie, Michael, Hendrix, James, Pete Rock, Pac, Marvin … this album is one of the best albums. Not the best, but one of them … So many musicians have touched me and made me what I am … I wanted to do something great to honor my idols, “he said , citing artists who currently ahead in the Billboard chart.
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