For our latest Celebrity Face Off we have pitted music giant and music giant against music giant and, um, what does Kim Kardashian actually do?
It a case of Mr and Mrs Carter against Mr and Mrs Kim Kardashian as we examine which of these power couples is really the best.
It’s not going to be pretty, but let’s find out who comes out on top in this Face Off.
Talent
Jay Z is the king of rap and hip hop with an illustrious career that has spanned four decades, spawned 12 albums, countless collaborations, formed record labels, fashion lines and netted a cool $500million. Wife Beyonce is a similar music phenomenon. She started off in the incredible Destiny’s Child before heading off into solo territory. She now boasts five solo albums, collaborations with the hottest women in music (including Shakira and Lady Gaga) a fashion line, fragrances and endorsement deals with everyone from Pepsi to Armani.
Kanye West may have compared himself to everyone from Willy Wonka to God, but he still has some way to go before he can topple Mr Carter’s crown – although he is making fast work. Since exploding on to the music scene at the turn of the century, he has produced six albums – plus a collaborative one with Jay. He’s entered the world of fashion and even film and appears to have it all. Except a sense of humour. Meanwhile, wife Kimmy… well, credit where credit’s due. She has built an epic empire out of nothing. Her reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians is an international hit and, by nabbing West as a husband, her credibility has been boosted. Although it remains to be seen how genuine their relationship is and if she just views West as an extra way to make some quick cash.
There’s no debating Jay, Bey and West all have phenomenal talent. But Kim lets the side down by being famous for nothing. As a result, she and her husband lose this round based on talent, handing the first point to Beyonce and Jay Z.
Beyonce is the epitome of an Independent Woman. Strong, successful, beautiful – she literally wrote the book (or rather, song) on the topic. Jay, similarly, had a wealth of success prior to marrying Ms Knowles. But together they are an even stronger unit. Popping up on each other’s records and music videos, they are a true power couple – and yet look cute together (as demonstrated in new video Drunk In Love released by Beyonce).
While Kim has made herself a success (whether the general public like it or not), it has to be asked if she would have been as successful without Power Mum Kris Jenner pulling the strings behind the scenes. In the past she has used boyfriends/husbands seemingly to garner more gossip column inches – and really appears to have crowbarred herself into Kanye’s latest video for Bound 2. West, on the other hand, appears to have been instrumental in changing Kim’s personal style to make it less trashy and more classy. But will it last?
Kim and Kanye seem to rely on each other for very specific reasons. Whereas Jay Z and Beyonce seem like a true genuine couple. They win this round too.
Personalities
Jay Z seems like a nice guy, doesn’t he? You could have a proper chat, maybe debate some stuff. Or just have a laugh. Similarly Beyonce seems almost impossibly nice. Always gracious. Always polite. Sure, she admitted she has a split personality (Sasha Fierce) but even she seems fun.
It’s no secret that Kanye is insufferable to most. An over-inflated ego of intergalactic proportions and a seemingly genuine God complex. In Kayne’s world, he can’t see beyond himself. He can’t discuss anything except himself. But he can’t ever have a joke about himself (fish sticks, anyone?). Meanwhile Kim seems to be pretty self-centred as well. Always in front of a camera exposing whatever daily drama she is enduring or uploading a fresh ‘selfie’. It’s impossible not to feel overloaded by her.
There is no contest. Kim and Kanye are vapid and exhausting. But Beyonce and Jay seem lovely and endearing. Another win for them.
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