Recently, there have been rumors about Kanye West, sometimes about his anti-Semitic statements, sometimes about his departure from Adidas and the resulting financial problems, or about his new relationship, although there is still a lot to talk about about the rapper. You can always sense that religion plays a huge role in his life, both in the artist’s songs and in his statements during one-on-one interviews, so it was perhaps not a surprising move that he decided in 2019 that he wanted to hold a music event in one day. Sunday mornings – when the fans are there too this was such a push and inspiration for him that eventually a real movement was organized out of him.
Originally, only invited people could participate in said events, who were forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement, and the location was often changed, but despite this, more and more information about exclusive meetings began leaking out on social media. However, the one-hour events – on which, by the rapper’s own admission, he spent $50 million, roughly HUF 17 billion at the current exchange rate in one year – are more than They look alike For a concert instead of a mass.
What happens on Sunday?
Kanye West held his first Sunday service on January 6, 2019, which has been weekly since then – there was only a short break during the coronavirus pandemic – and at which the gospel choir also performs, among other things, the rapper’s songs in spiritual form. For the first few months, they were held in various venues for elite audiences, including his home studio in Calabasas, a jungle in Los Angeles, and Adidas headquarters in Portland. However, no matter how hard they tried to keep what was happening at the events secret, invitees kept sharing videos and photos on their social networks, so word spread quickly.
As it has since become clear, the event could be called a concert rather than a service, as it contains no religious sermon, and has only begun to be referred to as a mass because it takes place on Sunday morning.
It is a musical gathering built around inspiring covers of emotional songs, with the goal of uplifting each other through music.
– said the rapper’s musical director, Philip Cornish, in 2019.
West himself, who is from Netflix, had a similar opinion David Letterman: My next guest needs no introduction In the series, the host reports that the event was just a simple idea at first, and that they wanted to create a place where people could gather with their families and enjoy the music. The same was said at the time by his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, who explained that it was a therapeutic experience for West.
It’s just music, no preaching. He firmly believes in Jesus, so the event has a Christian atmosphere, but there is no talking in the church. It’s just a very spiritual Christian experience
He said then.
Uniform parade and stars
The event opened to the public in April 2019, when the rapper held a service at the Coachella festival camp site. Since then, the programs were not only open to invitees, but free, and since then the event has been moved to many cities, which is in great demand. Tickets are usually given out to participants on a first-come, first-served basis, which, according to news agency KHOU 11, sold out within minutes for the event in Houston in November 2019, for example. Although there was no fee to attend, tickets for the Houston event later began selling online for more than $500.
Although there were previous reports that West would go on tour and take the event to many parts of the world, nothing ultimately happened — which is probably due to the coronavirus pandemic. Their success can be seen in the US as well, where many celebrities have already visited the event, including Justin Bieber, Brad Pitt, Katy Perry, Idris Elba, Bradley Cooper, Courtney Love, Kid Cudi, A$AP Rocky, Lil Nas X, Orlando Bloom and Marilyn Manson. In 2020, the rapper also revealed that in 2019 he spent $50 million, roughly HUF 17 billion, on religious services in one year. As he explained in an interview, all the money he set aside to promote his dream Yeezy shoes, he spent instead.
The Yeezys have sold themselves. So instead of paying for ads, I invested in the church. I have invested in spreading the gospel. I am interested in proclaiming the name of Jesus on high
– Tell.
At the same time, for a rapper, in addition to the music played at events, the clothes that he and the choir members wear for each occasion are equally important. West hasn’t been seen in a costume so outlandish lately, and he likes to push the boundaries in this area. His passion for fashion is also apparent in Sunday services, to which a dress code applies. However, West provides a free uniform for the choir members, who usually wear a combination of a shirt and choir dress, along with pants and Yeezy shoes. The outfits are usually white, but beige, graphite, and black colors also work.
Do not pay the workers?
Kanye West has received countless complaints since the service began on Sunday. In January 2021, for example, hundreds of people jointly sued the rapper, who they wanted to get $30 million in damages, because he mistreated or failed to pay 1,000 workers at a November 2019 event. They did not provide them with rest breaks, overtime pay, etc. acceptable working conditions in themselves. According to the news, one of the lawsuits against the Speaker has already been dismissed, while in another, a mutual agreement is being considered for March 2023. West also managed to reach an agreement with MyChannel, which he sued for $20 million. For using one of the videos they made during the service without paying for it.
The same discontent was caused by him at the Coachella Festival It was first performed in front of an audience Merchandise products sold in connection with worship. They asked $50 for a pair of socks with Jesus written on it, while a jacket with the Holy Spirit written on it went for $225.
The Handmaid’s Tale is smafu by comparison
in days spread Here are some videos and photos on social media showing what Kanye West’s revamped version of the worship service looks like. At last Sunday’s event, you could already see white cloaks on the choir members, which are similar to those in the choir The Handmaid’s Tale It is worn in series.
However, the most unusual change concerned the food and how it was served. As can be seen from the published photographs, the participants were presented with salmon and steak on a surface lying on the dissection table, which they had to eat with their hands, since no dishes or cutlery were placed on the spot.
