In this scene Jay-Z is recognising Kanye’s capacity, at an early moment in his career, to develop into the idol he has today become. But respect for these two American gods differs wildly Jay-Z is hailed as the role model drug-dealer turned successful billionaire, whilst Kanye is considered a tortured artist who has lost his way. However, within the black community globally, both are considered icons and the tension between these contradictory personalities, and projected black culture in general, is explored within AmericanGods_250520 through imagery depicting both brilliant control and brilliant chaos.įade to Black, took place at Madison Square Garden, the great modern day cathedral of America.
Those on stage are at once preacher, priest, pope and pastor. The concert was to commemorate Jay-Z’s “retirement”, his departure from this world - only for him to return at a later date with, arguably, more soul.
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