Topic: Pink Polo

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13: Deconstructing Kanye
1:25:14 - 1:30:15

13: Deconstructing Kanye

Pink Polos, Homophobia and LGBTQ Boycotts

Kanye West reflects on his history of breaking hip-hop stereotypes, from wearing pink polos to being the first major rapper to call for an end to gay-bashing. He admits to his own past homophobia, which he attributes to the hyper-masculine requirements of high school and hip-hop culture. Despite his past advocacy, he now faces boycotts from the LGBTQ community for his religious lyrics and political associations.