Morphine Prince 96,157 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Kanye West has referred to himself as the "the smartest celebrity" and compared his battle with paparazzi to African Americans fighting for civil rights in the 1960's. A transcript of West's recent deposition in his ongoing civil lawsuit stemming from a July 2013 scuffle with photographer Daniel Ramos has been obtained by TMZ. Kim Kardashian's new husband, who is being sued by Ramos for assault and battery, swore under oath, "I'm the smartest celebrity you've ever f-cking dealt with. I'm not Britney Spears."West has been accused of beating the photographer and smashing his camera in Los Angeles International airport. Ramos had recorded video footage of the incident at the time. The rapper reportedly explained to Ramos' lawyer Nate Goldberg, "I'm in the business of trying to make dope sh-t for the world. You're in the business of representing scums and trying to make as much money as long as there's this lapse in the law." According to TMZ, West also claimed there's a parallel between celebrities fighting for their rights against the paparazzi today and African Americans fighting for civil rights in the 1960s. "I mean in the '60s people used to hold up 'Die N-gger' signs when my parents were in the sit-ins also... Yes, 100... I equate it to discrimination. I equate it to inequalities," West told Goldberg. "We, as group of minorities here in LA, as celebrities have to ban together to influence guys like this -- guys trying to take the picture, guys trying to get the big win, guys trying to get the check." In addition, Goldberg questioned West about the lyrics to his song "Flashing Lights," which clearly bashes the paparazzi. Goldberg reportedly quoted one of the verses by reciting, "Till I get flashed by the paparazzi, damn, these n-ggas got me." West then slammed the lawyer for saying the "n-word" aloud. "You have to ask for a hall pass. You can't just say the 'n' word around me. It offends me because you're a white person saying 'n-gga,'" West said, according to TMZ. As far as West's criminal case goes, he had struck a plea deal back in March and was sentenced to two years of probation, 250 hours of community service and 24 sessions of anger management counseling. The rapper had pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery. Source: http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/kanye-west-rants-i-am-smartest-celebrity!-my-battle-with-paparazzi-is-like-civil-rights-movement-16603.php Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry 2,374 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Just......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattCollins 0 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 He gets on my nerves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellspont 1,468 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Get those sympathy points Kanye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladey Gagz 2,512 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 "I'm not Britney Spears" I hope so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Married the Night 3,923 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 It must be so hard being rich and famous. I'm sure he'd rather be a slave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooke Candy 3,970 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I hate him soo sooo much ugh!!!! buy 'Paper or Plastic' by Brooke candy on iTunes NOW!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfall 3,723 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 At least Britney is smart enough to not view herself as the new Jesus And doesnt compare paparazzis to racism :LMAO: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vespertine 3 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 i understand what he's trying to state, but it came off the wrong way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvador Dali 0 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 #BuyPaparazziOniTunes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djBuffoon 11,640 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 He is such a frustrating creature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhale 0 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 It's alright Kanye, it's alright... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antichrist 9,818 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 dope **** for the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray of Light 8,134 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 So glad Gaga never fully associated with this walking punch line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELECTRAHEARTPOP 93 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 i understand what he's trying to state, but it came off the wrong way This. I love Kanye but sometimes the way he speaks puts people off and he doesn't really help himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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