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2) Celebrity Cults: Ye (Kanye West)

2) Celebrity Cults: Ye (Kanye West)

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Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has built a cult following as a celebrity rapper, producer and designer. In this episode, we explore the history of celebrity, its relationship to fame, and the cultural appeal of Ye as a postmodern celebrity icon.



Written and presented by Stephanie Alice Baker, Eugene McLaughlin and Chris Rojek

Recording Engineer: Maria Martinez-Ugartechea

Editor: Al Booth

Original music: ‘Evil’ composed by BLACKBOX from Pixabay

Artwork: Yaman Mohammed

Funded by the School of Politics and Global Affairs at City, University of London


This is original research derived from our book, Cults (2024). Available from Routledge.


This is original research derived from our book, Cults (2024). Available from Routledge.

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