Now that Kanye West is teaching a fashion class [1] at Los Angeles Trade Technical College as part of his community service, it's the perfect time to brainstorm some other courses the rapper could offer to students. It's no secret that Kanye is a man of many words (see: the 20-minute speech [2] he delivered at his wedding), and he's made it clear that he can teach people a thing or two, telling The Fader [3] in 2008, "I'm like a vessel, and God has chosen me to be the voice and the connector." Keeping Kanye's talents and experiences in mind, here are 11 college courses we'd like to take with Professor West.
Source: Instagram user teamkanyedaily [4]
#Blessed: How to Befriend Beyoncé and Jay Z
- Kanye's credentials: See above photo.
- Course description: A sample study of Beyoncé and Jay Z's relationship with Kanye West [5] through an in-depth analysis of photos, text messages, emails, and songs.
Imma Let You Finish: The Mechanics of Public Speaking
- Kanye's credentials: The 2009 MTV VMAs, also known as That Time Kanye Interrupted Taylor Swift [6] Mid-Acceptance-Speech, saying, "Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time."
- Course description: An interactive course outlining the dos and don'ts of public speaking, especially as they relate to live television.
The Comparative History of Sharks and Blowfishes
- Kanye's credentials: Kanye explained to GQ [7] in August 2014, "I'm not a shark. I'm a blowfish. People have me pinned as a shark or a predator in some way, and in no way am I that. I wouldn't want to hurt anyone. I want to defend people. I want to help people."
- Course description: A review of popular predators and prey — er, sharks and blowfishes — in the present world.
Proposal Philosophies: The Art of the Love Lockdown
- Kanye's credentials: It was the Jumbo-Tron message seen around the world when Kanye proposed to Kim Kardashian [8] at the San Francisco Giants baseball field, AT&T Park. Between the surprise factor, the orchestra, and the 15-carat diamond, it's safe to say Kanye pulled out all the stops for his now-wife.
- Course description: An experience-based examination of modern proposals and the significant impact of an unlimited budget.
Advanced Religion: Hurry Up With My Damn Croissant
- Kanye's credentials: "I Am a God" from Kanye's 2013 album, Yeezus.
- Course description: A compare-and-contrast study of Kanye West [9] and religious figures, with extra credit available in the form of quickly fetched croissants.
From Friend Zone to Fiancé: How to Marry Your Hot BFF
- Kanye's credentials: Kanye and Kim were friends for years before the two coupled up, and in an episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Khloé Kardashian talked about how Kanye waited in the wings for the right time to marry Kim. She said, "He would always say to me, 'I know this is something your sister has to go through, but I am going to be here waiting.'"
- Course description: A long, soliloquy-style lecture course designed to inspire students to pursue their own happily ever afters.
A History of Heroes: Steve Jobs, Walt Disney, and Yeezus
- Kanye's credentials: Kanye compared himself to Steve Jobs [10] in a 2013 interview, saying, "I think what Kanye West [11] is going to mean something similar to what Steve Jobs means." The rapper later explained, "I think that whenever I compare myself to Steve Jobs, Walt Disney, Howard Hughes, or whoever, it's because I'm trying to give people a little bit of context to the possibilities that are in front of me."
- Course description: A thoroughly contextualized autobiographical survey of history-making success stories.
Landing a Vogue Cover 101
- Kanye's credentials: The rapper's foray into the fashion world reached new heights when his face graced the cover of the fashion bible. In April, Kim and Kanye nabbed a Vogue cover [12], posing for photographer Annie Leibovitz for a wedding-themed spread.
- Course description: An unconventional take on winning friends and influencing people, with special emphasis on the connection between controversy and success.
Twitter Rants in the 21st Century
- Kanye's credentials: Who could forget Kanye's infamous Twitter rant against Jimmy Kimmel? In October 2013, he lashed out at Jimmy after the late-night host spoofed the rapper's BBC Radio 1 interview, later sitting down with Jimmy [13] for a therapy-like reconciliation.
- Course description: An online course outlining the complicated relationship between social media, personal opinions, and forgiveness.
Daddy-Daughter Style in a Modern World
- Kanye's credentials: For the rapper's first Father's Day [14], Kim shared an adorable snap of Kanye and North [15], with the sweet daddy-daughter duo dressed in coordinating outfits.
- Course description: An exploration of fashion within families, focusing particularly on the importance of androgyny.
Rapping and Riding: "Bound 2" Musicology
- Kanye's credentials: The very GIF-worthy "Bound 2" music video [16], and the topless, makeout-filled motorcycle ride nobody could forget.
- Course description: A collaborative partner-based class that aims to help students learn the technical mechanics of making out on the go.