Rage Prevention 101

Posted on July 7th, 2008 - By Bossip Staff

Categories: Kanye West, News

Posted by Bossip Staff

Word is Kanye West’s managament team is strongly encouraging him to work on getting a hold of himself:

According to Chicago Sun Times columnist Bill Zwecker, West is being asked to tame his temper in order to be more attractive to potential advertisers. He writes, “A West insider tells me the entertainer’s own management team dreamed up the idea, for two reasons: to help his personal psychological well-being and relationship with friends — and to aid in him snaring lucrative endorsement deals.”

Two major companies are reportedly interested in working with Kanye – including an auto company and a cosmetics/fragrance firm. However, the corporations are concerned about “how easy he’ll be to work with.” And the anger managment isn’t just about business. Apparently, West’s tantrums have harmed his personal life as well. “Not only has Kanye estranged himself from some pretty important people in the music business, but his temper has driven away a number of longtime friends,” Zwecker’s source said.

Interesting. Passionate artist or rage-a-holic in need of heavy sedation? Hmmm. Click HERE to get an update about another hip hopper who’s also in need of anger management training.

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  • Tired

    first!!

  • Sheen-Bean

    i think it would be great if he underwent counseling or something. That ish is getting annoying…he acts like a 2yr old

  • mjoylaw

    top 5

  • Tired

    Poor guy I really hope he takes heed and gets himself together cause a grown man throwing fits all the time is not cute at all

  • bree

    better late than never

  • blackwhite

    He is still dealing with the death of his mother and that takes YEARS!!

    This industry works them like a dog; remember Mariah?

    He is going to have a breakdown. He needs to do what Mariah did, get a clause in his contract, slow down and let himself mourn.

  • http://www.myspace.com/mistikay GreenEyes(#1 Steelers Fan!!!)

    I dunno… I think thats where his creativity comes from. I think when it comes to his money.. he will get the job done and the advertisers will get what they paid for…

    Leave Kanye alone. He is one of the few in this industry that tell the damn truth. its refreshing…

  • LdyK

    damn…oh well kanye they’re stopping your civil liberties and freedom of speech.

    guess you might have to calm down!

  • african_4_eva

    TSK, TSK, TSK…

  • WhatsYoursIsMine

    @LdyK-

    I like how you put that! I love Kanye, I’ll hold his jacket while he acts a fool…..

  • sniper

    Those corporations who want to work with him should be less worried about his temper tantrums, and more worried about his Chipmunk looking cheeks.

    I don’t call him Chipmunk K for nothing, you know.

  • Lou in the Chi

    I love Kanye just the way he is. He is a very passionate man and it shows in everything he does. I hope he doesn’t change one bit.

  • Aunt Viv

    Apparently a Black man with a brain and strong opinions (however overly dramatic they may be) is way too threatening for advertisers.

  • The Healer

    OK, Kanye is very passionate about what he does, and I really respect him for that. I really love his music and I’m a big fan…BUT…his tantrums ARE getting out of control. I understand that he’s still grieving over his mom’s death, but you have to realize that ‘Ye was acting like this before she passed. I don’t think it would hurt if he did seek some anger management classes, not to appease some greedy advertisers, but for his general well being and health. If he doesn’t learn how to control his anger, he’s going to have a serious mental breakdown. It’s one thing to be passionate about what you do, but another thing to let that passion drive you to the brink of insanity.

  • sniper

    those chipmunk cheeks of his are a sight for sore eyes.

    someone throw a pine cone at Chipmunk K to keep him happy and tantrum free.

  • Just_Wanna_Know

    That might be a good idea. His attitude turns me off. It’s probably why I can’t get into his music like others. One thing for sure is when the music scene changes and he gets old, Kanye is going to have a hard time accepting it. He can’t be number 1 forever and it will probably drive him mad.

  • http://www.myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird

    I don’t know how easy its going to be for Kanye to change. He is obviously a spoiled brat. How do you turn that around at damn near 30?

  • glok9n

    THIS NIGGR LOOK LIKE HE DEMONIZED! YALL GOT THIS KNUCKLE HEAD NIGGR THINKING HEZ THE SHIZNIT!

  • najeeba

    Who are you? hes better than your ass! You hater hahahah.

    http://www.najeestyle.com

  • najeeba

    Kanye is just putting on. I Met him hes not that Bad!

    http://www.theceelist.com

  • thickems

    At the Essence Music Festival, he certainly take over the stage. He absolutely gives his all. Excellent performer. The things he said about himself which one is being arrogant he definitely is.

    I feel him b/c he just lost his grandmother 2 weeks ago.

  • Earth Sign

    be yaself Kanye. Your attitude is what makes you unique. It aint like you are just starting in the game. You are a master producer, you dont even need to rap.

  • vachick

    hes just probably not dealing with his hurt from his mothers death in the wrong way so hes acting out…on top of i believe he was always pretty spoiled..those saying he needs to take time off are probably right…lots of pressure on him right now without having time to mourn…not healthy..AND him and his boo broke up too…if he loved her at all as im sure he did..i bet thats hurting him as well regardless of whether he wants to admit it

  • I’m Just Me (AIN’T WITH REDBONE N*GGAS)

    Uh that Eminem shyt is played out. Why do people wait YEARS to sue?? I don’t understand that shyt at all.

    As for Kaneye I am just like not surprised. But I agree with others that said he is probably not channeling his feelings about his mother’s death in the right way. I don’t know.

  • WhatsYoursIsMine

    I’ve met people who’ve met him and they’ve all had nothing but good things to say about him. I say let him be him. He goes after the people that make him mad, Bonnaroo, Entertainment Weekly, MTV, etc. At least he’s not out starting superficial “rap beefs” about bull.

  • @@@

    kanye is such a looser

  • http://www.google.com Man, I just don’t care

    Kanye shouldn’t change a thing. He is the best in the game these days, no need to change. If you don’t have haters then you ain’t doin nothin.

  • DA TRUFF HURTZ!!!

    CALM DOWN, CALM DOWN.., EASY!!!

    MAYBE IT WAS THAT CAR WRECK???

  • Earth Sign

    See. Kanye speaks his mind, thats the thing. The corporations do not want to do business with him when he says things like “George Bush does not care about black people”. But f-that, say what you please Ye.

  • I’m Just Me (AIN’T WITH REDBONE N*GGAS)

    @ Earth Sign

    Especially if what he is saying is true….we all know George W. Bush and his pappy don’t care about black people.

  • Encyclopedia Brown

    Would he sell as many records if he didn’t have the anger problem?

  • HOLLYWOOD BS

    I can’t stand this arrogant A-HOLE. As they say, pride goeth before a fall. He will fall so bad, his bruised ego will never be able to stand up straight again. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

  • Greatestloveofall

    Doesn’t surprise me. Humbleness and respect for others goes a long way my brother.

  • INOCENTbiSTANDR

    He was arrogant before his mom passed but it has intensified since her death. I think he would get the job done just to say he can. However his part in the “I Put On For My City” is HOT to Death

  • yep

    i think kanye speaks his mind …and ppl call that whinning .. if you think you deserve something ( if you’re outspoken) you will comment about it …and thats what he does ..I LOVE KANYE …he says whta he wants when he wants and that real

  • tres

    I don’t even think he’s arrogant i think his confidence comes off the wrong way to ppl …he jus unlucky like that…someone give me a ligitimate example of him being arrogant at least three times

  • tres

    they perfer 50 who will shot thier ass lol

  • kori

    There is a time and a place for everything. His behavior has been deplorable. He has made a nusiance of himself 3 times at award shows. He is a grown man not a child and he needs to behave as such. If upset about something he needs to say nothing before reacting and collect his thoughts carefully. His image has already been tarnished due to his temper tantrums. Maybe some physcological counseling is in need for this man so he can behave himself accordingly.

  • Casper

    He is cool. But I am very curious. Why did he post his profile on a interracial website named

    “interracial chatting . c o m” What is he looking for there?

    He is cool. But I am very curious. Why did he post his profile on a interracial website named

    “interracial chatting . c o m” What is he looking for there?

  • Suga Mo

    That Em (hip Hopper) story is funny, he punch that dude in the face with pissy hands EEEWWWWW

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