Top Ten Best and Worst Kanye Moments

Kanye West's career is synonymous with controversy. Here is a list of ten best and worst Kanye moments:

Worst Kanye Moments: Dissing Gretchen Wilson

Kanye ranted that he was "definitely robbed" when Gretchen Wilson won the 2004 Best New Artist AMA. This wouldn't be the last time Kanye disrespected a female country singer.

Worst Kanye Moments: Ruining EMAs for Justin and Simian

Dippy after too much "sippy sippy," Kanye interrupted Justin and Simian's EMAs Best Video acceptance speech to say his "Touch the Sky" should have won, since it cost "a million dollars...and had Pam Anderson."

Best & Worst Kanye Moments (Tie): "George Bush doesn't care about black people."

Kanye's remark during the televised Hurricane Relief benefit was outrageous, unfair, and unforgettable. Whether or not you agreed with him, he voiced a frustration and exasperation shared by many.

Best Kanye Moments: Speaking out against discrimination

Kanye admitted he was homophobic until he learned that his cousin was gay. This knowledge changed his perspective and caused him to call out the hip hop community for discriminating against homosexuals.

Worst Kanye Moments: Speaking out against discrimination

In 2007, Kanye threw an expletive laced fit against MTV for choosing a shaky Britney Spears to open the VMAs. Furious that he was passed over for the opening coveted slot, he ranted that the network should, "Give a black man a chance."

Best Kanye Moments: The Kanye West Foundation

Since 2007, the foundation's Loop Dreams program provides schools with music production equipment and strives to keep kids in school by encouraging commitment and creativity.

Worst Kanye Moments: Ruining VMAs for Taylor Swift

Kanye hijacked the mike during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video, angering viewers, MTV brass, his fellow celebs, and even the President!

Best Kanye Moments: Apologizing on Leno

Kanye's appearance made for great ratings, but public opinion was divided on his sincerity. Many didn't believe he was truly sorry for destroying Taylor Swift's VMA moment, while others felt it was a turning point for Kanye.

Worst Kanye Moments: Tour and Fashion Line Cancelled

Following the VMA backlash, Kanye's tour with Lady Gaga was cancelled. Afterwards, it was announced that Kanye's clothing line, the heavily-promoted Pastelle, had been shelved.

Best and Worst Kanye Moments (TBD): Fleeing to India

Kanye has allegedly hopped a flight to India, apparently hoping to figure out, as he tearfully told Jay Leno, "...how I'm going to improve."

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