"I had raped the game young, you can call it statutory." - Kanye West in 2009 (Forever with Drake, Eminem, and Lil Wayne)
Kanye West's Statutory Metaphor
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Kanye West uses a shocking and inappropriate metaphor, comparing his early success in the music industry to a heinous crime like statutory rape. This creates dark humor due to the jarring contrast between the subject matter and the boastful tone of his statement. It's intentionally provocative and uses taboo language for impact.