Kanye West is known for his unfiltered comments about everything and anything, so it comes as no surprise to find the rapper was invited to speak at Harvard School of Design "DONDA Design Lecture" series.
A two-minute video has surfaced of West addressing the importance of creativity to the Harvard students on Nov. 17.
"I really do believe that the world can be saved through design, and everything needs to actually be 'architected.' And this is the reason why even some of the first DONDA employees were architects that started designing T-shirts instead of buildings. But just to see the work actually be actualized," West explained.
West also didn't shy away from explaining why students should be pushing themselves to work hard and not be "lazy" when it comes to developing their skills.
"I believe that utopia is actually possible. But we're led by the least noble, the least dignified, the least tasteful, the dumbest, and the most political," West said. "So in no way am I a politician-I'm usually at my best politically incorrect and very direct. I really appreciate you guys' willingness to learn and hone your craft, and not be lazy about creation."
West also took a moment to explain why he has "long-winded" interviews and goes off on rants at times.
"If I sit down and talk to Oprah for two hours, the conversation is about realization, self realization, and actually seeing your creativity happen in front of you," he said. "So the reason why I turn up so much in interviews is because I've tasted what it means to create and be able to impact, and affect in a positive way," West said.
The rapper even invited the Harvard students to his concert Sunday night so they could learn from his set design. However, West did admit the concept was his best architectural work.
"I'm a bit self-concious because I'm showing it to architects," he said. "It's an expression of emotion."
Check out the video of Kanye West speaking to Harvard students below.
