Kanye West says South Park helped him put his ego in check.

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NEW YORK – "South Park" may have accomplished the impossible — getting Kanye West to check his ego. The Comedy Central show skewered the famously self-important rapper on its show Wednesday night, painting him as a narcissistic figure so out of touch with reality he couldn't even take a (very politically incorrect) joke.

West's love of himself and his work has been almost as integral to his image as his music: Just last year, he told The Associated Press that he was the "voice of this generation." Also recently, he was quoted as saying his greatest regret was not being able to see himself perform live.

Yet, on his blog Thursday, West appeared chastened, and ready to turn over a new leaf.

In typical all-caps mode, he wrote: "SOUTH PARK MURDERED ME LAST NIGHT AND IT'S PRETTY FUNNY. IT HURTS MY FEELINGS BUT WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM SOUTH PARK! I ACTUALLY HAVE BEEN WORKING ON MY EGO THOUGH. HAVING THE CRAZY EGO IS PLAYED OUT IN MY LIFE AND CAREER."

West said that he started stroking his ego long ago to build up his self esteem — but he now realizes he needs to "GET PAST MYSELF."

In the self-reflective post, he said that people won't take him seriously if he keeps it up (perhaps referring to his well-documented meltdowns at awards shows when he didn't win what he expected).

"I JUST WANT TO BE A DOPER PERSON WHICH STARTS WITH ME NOT ALWAYS TELLING PEOPLE HOW DOPE I THINK I AM," he said.

And perhaps to show that he's really serious about making that change, he provided a link to one of the most biting moments from the "South Park" show, and thanked the writers as well.

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On the Net:

http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/blog/

http://www.southparkstudios.com/

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[Marina-Del 10]

I didn't see the South Park episode, but it's about time someone told Kanye West to STFU! Seriously, when I heard that comment about how he was the "voice of this generation" I wanted to die laughing. I'm not saying I don't like some of his music...but really...how can you make a comment like that about yourself!?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Do you like fish sticks?

Then you are a gay fish.

Silly episode. Still a South Park fan.

Edited April 10, 2009 by Mister_Bill

[fozzie 41]

he was quoted as saying his greatest regret was not being able to see himself perform live.

What a wa*ker!

[Heracles 417]

Voice of his generation.

[meowmeowmeow 1]

the episode was awesome! and good it did the trick, kanye sucks!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

For us noobs... who is this guy?

[Marilyn. 340]

For us noobs... who is this guy?

Kanye West (born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, record producer and singer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West

he is most well-known for these remarks...

Edited April 10, 2009 by *Marilyn*

[Chica Yeyé 41]

so he is just another chopfvck with tons of bling and three brain-cells... ok, thanks

[Marilyn. 340]

so he is just another chopfvck with tons of bling and three brain-cells... ok, thanks

basically

[fozzie 41]

Could he have sounded less sincere? What an azz hole! I'd be interested to know how many millions he donated.

[Marina-Del 10]

he is most well-known for these remarks...

:lol:

OMG, I just watched that video....hilarious (not the topic of course, that's horrible, but his performance).

This is why he is a singer and not an actor