January 5th, 2012
01:56 PM ET
Kanye unveils design company in 80+ tweetsKanye West had a lot to get off his chest Wednesday night, and opted to convey it all in a succession of at least 80 tweets that continued into the early morning hours on Thursday. The 34-year-old musician tweeted about everything from his new company - DONDA, named after his late mother - to education, creativity and design. Close to 24 hours ago, West began by saying he wanted to clarify a few things. For starters, the name of his fashion line is Kanye West, not DW. He continued, "I love being back at my fashion office learning and creating. It's so challenging and fun and I'm surrounded by amazing people. They so you only live once but every time I come to work I feel like I'm starting a second life...You guys might think I have some type of backing for my line but I don't. I did the first fashion show out of my own pocket and used the money I made touring to follow my passion." He reveals that he's been working on that passion for eight years, and recounts bouncing between L.A., Japan, Paris and Rome as he pursued his goal. What he knew of women's wear in his younger years, he says, he learned from his mother, who would bring him along on shopping trips and would "would wear blue jeans with a fur and an embellished 'Cosby Show sweater...to pick me up from school." From there he launched into a conversation about creativity, and how the fame he's acquired has opened doors as well as limited him in some ways. "This is just a train of thought .. but figure it's better to read than trained thoughts," he posted. "Being a celebrity has afforded me many opportunities but has also boxed me in creatively," and yet, "I wouldn't have the prestige I have if it wasn't partially for the Grammies validation and I honor that." But, "What good is fame and prestige if you can't use it to help people," he inquired. "I want to help by doing what I know how to do best .. create." And so he explained what appears to be his next venture: a design company called DONDA "which will galvanize amazing thinkers and put them in a creative space to bounce there dreams and ideas." He's aiming to bring together professionals from a variety of fields: "architects, graphic designers, directors, musicians, producers, AnRs, writers, publicist, social media experts...app guys, managers, car designers, clothing designers, DJs, video game designers, publishers, tech guys, lawyers, bankers, nutritionist[s] ...doctors, scientist[s],teachers." The company DONDA "will be comprised of over 22 divisions with a goal to make products and experiences that people want and can afford," he added. "This will all take time but I wanted everyones to know what I really care about... I care about people. I care about my fans...I wanted to put this in the world in hopes that the people who can actually make a difference will stand up and reach out." He concluded, "We can collectively effect the world trough design. We need to pick up where steve jobs left off...We need to take what Michael Jackson felt and Mcqueen and Steve Jobs and we need make things better...There are so many broken systems from the economy to school systems jail systems... we need experts for this." (Kanye did acknowledge his typos, saying, "Sometimes my grammar is wrong but my thinking is right...My mom was an English teacher so I know she sends an SMDH from heaven.") And to that end, West said his company needs "as many amazing powerful smart talented wealthy people to be involved... Come get on board... don't just sit there... reach out...I just wanted to share what's been on my mind." Those interested in West's project were instructed to email contactDONDA@gmail.com.
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Hadn't heard about Kanye West for a long time. I had hoped maybe he had been abducted by aliens. Maybe he had, but as soon as he opened his mouth they sent him back. Now we luck humans get to hear about him...endlessly. Kanye west talks about what he had for breakfast, Kayne west has an opionion about everything, Kanye west discusses his lastest bowel movement....Kayne West.....
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English as a second language?
Never seize 2 amaze me how a great deal of white racist trash post racially discrimatory comments yet they spend hours n year tanning 2 darken their pale skin. They take fat out of their flat azzes n inject it into their lips n an attempt 2 get fuller lips like blacks.
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Kanye is a visionary, he always means well! #teamYe 100% : )
its nice to mention your bussines nqmes with the one's you love most.
I' can't believe people can be so cruel and heartless PRAYER IS THE BEST WIRELESS CONNECTION* MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ALL! SWIFT AND WEST ARE BOTH SUCCESSFUL ! PEACE
West is trying 2 make a difference y dont u all give him a chance
Why don't you try English?
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I can appreciate comments that relate to the article, how sad that some people are only ignorant and spew garbage in order to get a stir from others...
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Can you please translate that to English? I'd be interested in hearing what you have to say, but I don't speak nebonics.
Good on him for taking on new enterprises. I hope it all works out. And stop posting bs on here people. Your not funny. Your just a fool of yourselves.
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I`m proud. Of u kanye,and your mother would be. If I saw u I would give u a old fashion motherly hug.
Kanye West...worth millions..Taylor Swift...worth millions...the looks on my white friends faces when I show them the racist postings on blogs like this...priceless.
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I like Kanye, though if he met me, he probably wouldn't like me... its a dichotomoy, i suppose.
Great job mr. west you keep up the great work im glad your not looking back like a lot of stupid people. thank you for creating jobs for people and cant wait to see your buisness blow up i know it will and may your mom continue to rip i know she looks down from heaven and smiles on this project ok im out god bless you my brother.
Hi kanye go design the new Penn St showers, with that idiot Sandusky. Maybe the 2 of you can do alittle horse play! Kanye, its over Johnny no one cares about that jungle music anymore . Allllllllllright
Jungle music?? LMAO, and they say racism is dead in the USA.
no one cares?? well, the guy is making millions, singing the "jungle" music.
the "jungle Musics" are made into soundtrack of nearly every movies that come out. LMAO
When you have enough loot to do what you want sometimes you'll do something that no-one would expect, not even you! More money, more problems!
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White folks dont no nothing about hip hop they just want to jump on the black ban wagon
Yeah, we white people are all over that black bandwagon. I just knocked up three different 16 year old girls, got fired from my job at KFC for showing up late and high, car jacked some asians, spent my welfare check on 40's of malt liquor and picked out some killer rims for my stolen 1998 hyundai.
I'm all over that black thing.
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@Superhiro- I agree with you about him doing positive things. Too bad more rich folks don't try to make a difference. Is it that picture, or has he put on a bunch of weight?
Props to him for trying to do something positive with his money rather than spending it on cr@p
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Plus Kanyes shadow is really smelly like black people. I net he never gives it a bath and im sure it doesnt use deodorant.
Yeah. Taylor is a nice little girl so only has a little shodow. Kanye has a big ol nasty jigggaboo thug hulking criminal shadow.
was he arrested before>?? ooohhh....wait, since he is black i guess you just assume. LOL
His new design company isnt half as successfull as Taylor Swifts clothing line. He's going to live in her shadow the rest of his life.
Kanye in Taylor swifts shadow? that has possibly got to the DUMBEST thing ive ever heard
@bri..... Yes you twit, Kanye is in Tayors shadow, look at record sales, concert sales, musical talent. Kanye should do something else for a living.
Freaking m0r0n, to live in taylor "shadow" they have to sing the same genre. these two have complete different genre and audience, IDI0T. LOL
Taylor Swift: 4 Grammies. Kanye West: 14 Grammies. Love or hate the guy, but 808s and Heartbreak is one of the greatest albums ever made, and it's changed hip hop. The only thing Taylor Swift has changed is makeup adverts.
I really dont think he is that funny. We saw his stand up comedy routine several years ago and it was a yawner.
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WHAT A FREAKING M0R0N you are. The guy is a rapper, not a stand up comic, LOL freaking idi0t.
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