William Gibson once said that:
"Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes."
To that end, there has never been a more extensive public history to draw from nor more compelling case made than by Kanye West for the idea that:
Before you explain away the bad behavior of others on mental health issues, first ensure that they, are not just, in fact, a fucking asshole.
(* It hurts me to this as a massive fan of Kanye's since first listening to the beautiful beats he laid down for Jay Z's The Blueprint on the day it was released 9/11/01 and his run as an MC particularly the era frim Graduation - Watch The Throne.)


















