Kanye West probably thinks he is a genius because he spends most his time with the Kardashians.

God? Kanye West can't even read or write music. Quincy Jones, who truly is a musical innovator and composer, is offended by comparisons to Kanye who he calls "just a rapper", not even a producer.

"How, man?" he said. "No way. Did [Kanye] write for a symphony orchestra? Does he write for a jazz orchestra? Come on, man ... I'm not putting him down or making a judgment or anything, but we come from two different sides of the planet. I spent 28 years learning my first skill. I don't rap. It's not the same thing. A producer has to have some sort of skills that enable him to be a producer. It's a whole different mindset. No comparison. None."

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