For as long as Kanye West has been on the scene, he’s been known for his arrogance and egotistical antics that are often reflected in his songs and Twitter rants. However, this morning the 41-year-old rapper took to the social networking site to denounce any ties to pride and ego. In a series of tweets, West warned fans of the dangers of pride and how it can be used against a person. Instead, he advocates for “giving” without pride and letting go of his ego that he once thought ‘protected’ him against doubters.

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