Why We Women Love Men like Kanye West

While preteen white girls in states like Arkansas and Texas may still be cursing the blunt, flashy, Grammy-winning artist’s name over the public bashing of Taylor Swift at last year’s VMAs, Kanye West will always have a female fan base. Between his G.O.O.D. Friday releases every week this fall, his movie premiere of the overtly artistic Runaway, and his new appreciation for life after the death of his mother, Kanye is a pretty desirable man for a girl like me. Now yes, he’s not the sexiest lion in the hip-hop jungle, but Kanye has traits that cause him to lead the pack in front of the other obvious heartthrobs in the industry like Trey Songz, Chris Brown, etc. You may be asking, but why would you ever want a guy like Kanye? Well besides his wealthy status, Kanye has a great deal going for him. Even if you’re not a hip hop lover, here are ten reasons why Kanye just may be the one.

1.   Kanye challenges authority

Now usually this is not a trait we women look for in a man, but in Kanye’s case it’s quite appealing. He has spoken his mind in times when most men would sit back and let someone else. He grabs the mic and says what everyone else is thinking. Kanye challenged the President of the United States! If that’s not a man you want curling up to you late at night, then I don’t know who is.

2.   Kanye realizes confidence is key

Some may regard him as arrogant and unnecessarily boastful, but I just see Kanye as a confident guy. The only way you can become the best is if you truly believe that about yourself. And how has Kanye’s career turned out? Exactly.

3.   Kanye is not afraid to be himself

This is an especially difficult trait when in the public eye. Kanye, despite the numerous amount of criticism he receives, keeps it 100 percent. He wears what he wants, says what he wants, and does as he please. I mean, how many people do you know that would get their teeth removed and replace them with diamonds just because? A guy like Kanye, that’s who.

4.   Kanye is articulate

This one is a key heart-melter for me. Intelligent conversations with the opposite sex are few and far between. Intelligent responses in interviews among hip-hop artists are nonexistent. Despite these truths, every time I hear Kanye speak, my heart flutters a little. His diction is astounding. His syntax is remarkable. His specificity is overwhelming. The guy just speaks well. And this is a kid who dropped out of college. Would have fooled me.

5.   Kanye thinks

Now he doesn’t always think before he speaks, but Kanye sometimes says things that clearly take a lot of deep thought (this goes along with the point above). Kanye allows himself to get immersed in his thoughts and their intricacies allowing for great conversation and, at the end of the day, great music.

6.   Kanye is an artist

What girl doesn’t like an artistic guy? And I’m not talking about so-called “artists” in the music industry, I’m talking about an actual arteest. He can paint. He can draw. And he can make some damn good music.

7.   Kanye has a backbone

Not only does he speak up, but Kanye does not allow for anyone to say anything to him. He calls people out on their actions, yet still holds down the front. He does what he wants his way and will explain to anyone who asks why. He’s strong, and every strong woman wants an even stronger man.

8.   Kanye is not afraid of commitment

How many times have we heard about the various women in Kanye West’s life? From the shot out to his girlfriend who’s “a delta so she been throwing them dynasty signs” in “Through the Wire” to the engagement with Alexis Phifer to the steady relationship with Amber Rose, Kanye seems to be a one woman man. I would say this is due to the close relationship with the Moms.

9.   Kanye has a unique sense of fashion

I use unique here in a good way. Kanye is well versed about the collections of Alexander McQueen. Can Soulja Boy or Plies tell you the trends in McQueen’s 2010 spring collection? Probably not. The fact that Kanye is knowledgeable about fashion and has conjured up his own style that includes deep vees and velvet blazers makes him a winner in my book.

10. And duh Kanye is a Grammy-winning millionaire

Self-explanatory to say the least.

If this isn’t painting a clear picture for why we women want Kanye, then just go pick up My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy—that’ll explain whatever I left out. 

The Tale of Two Women



Past the times of dowries, hoop skirts, and weekly allowances from our significant other, we as women are more emotionally stable, socially involved, and physically independent—well most of us. We wear suits better than any men and these days make more money than them. We have gained a power that a woman like Eleanor Roosevelt saw a long time coming. However, despite the fact that we have attained this new freedom in our roles as dominant femmes, to what extent should we stretch the idea of the “modern woman?”

On too many instances I’ve heard females use the inaccurate example of being a “modern woman” as the reason as to why they act in the sexually suggestive way that they do. Give it up sweethearts—a hoe is still a hoe (sorry I couldn’t think of a more articulate word than this; I mean if it quacks like a duck and walks like a duck it’s a hoe). Anyway, here are five ways to tell the difference between a modern woman and a sexually eager girl (ah that’s better).

1. The Modern Woman considers sex a hobby; The Hoe considers sex a form of employment.

(Now don’t get me wrong here, a hoe considers sex to be a hobby as well, she just expects to receive monetary or material compensation for her actions, unlike the modern woman.)

2. The Modern Woman isn’t afraid to discuss her sexuality; The Hoe overtly expresses it.

3. The Modern Woman doesn’t need a boyfriend; The Hoe has never had one…just partners.

4. The Modern Woman idolizes Michelle Obama; The Hoe dresses up like Nicki Minaj.

Lastly…

5. The Modern Woman carries herself with class; The Hoe carries condoms.

Make sure you know the difference ladies!