Kanye West to Receive Visionary Award from BET

When you think of Kanye West, what’s the word to come to mind? “Rapper?” “Musician?” “Fashionista?” BET thinks “Visionary;” they had just announced that Kanye West will be recieving the “Visionary Award” when they air their annual BET Honors award ceremony on February 23rd. The event celebrates individuals who have “made a difference in business, theater, art, music, and technology.” BET posted the following on their site:

“Kanye West will be honored for his extraordinary contributions across the arts, including roles as a record producer, rapper, filmmaker and fashion designer. He’s a multifaceted trailblazer and pioneer whose accomplishments are all marked by his unique and forward-thinking approach.”

What do you think? Do you feel like Yeezy deserves the win?