“Michael was great, but I am the MJ of this generation. In fact, Michael was the Kanye of his generation.”: Kanye West compares himself to the King of Pop

Kanye West sparked enormous controversy after comparing himself to Michael Jackson during an interview with ABC News, claiming that he represents for this generation a cultural figure equivalent to the “King of Pop”.

His statements quickly generated debate, since while some defended Kanye’s enormous influence on music, fashion, and internet culture, others considered it exaggerated to compare himself with Michael Jackson’s historical legacy.