I'm a Mom and a Grandmom. Until yesterday, I had never heard of Kayne West. I'm not big on rap and I rarely pay attention to who's who in the current young people's music scene. But Kayne West's interuppting Taylor Swift the other night at the VMA awards is something even I heard about.
Foolish, rude, poor judgement - those descriptions all fit. Intentionally unkind or hurtful? No, I don't think so.
I think a young man who apparently has made a name for making outrageous comments about those big enough to not be hurt, made a foolish mistake. I think his desire to praise Beyonce came without thought that he was being hurtful to Taylor Swift. It was only after he handed the mircophone back to Taylor Swift that the impact of his actions seemed to hit him.
I watched him on Jay Leno last night and he fumbled, he seemed unsure of himself, but he was very clear that what he did was wrong and that he was sorry, and that he is ashamed. He apologized for his actions and said he hopes this will help him to become a better man. And you know what? I believe him. I don't know him from Adam, but I am a Mom and a Grandmom - we are pretty good at recognizing when someone is sincere. I think he is. I hope he reaches out to Taylor Swift personally and apologizes.
She has already shown what a gracious young lady she is, I think she will accept his apology. As my youngest daughter said earlier today - Ms Swift's Mom raised her right. After watching Leno last night, I think Mr. West's Mom did too. Kayne - call her - you'll feel better and so will your mom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvR8lFfYdDw
