Kanye’s slam on President George W. Bush is the only thing most people remember about A Concert For Hurricane Relief, the telethon in support of victims of the tragic 2005 gulf coast Hurricane Katrina. While soliciting donations live on the NBC broadcast, West sparked a nervous tirade that included the shocking remark, “George Bush doesn’t care about black people.” In his 2010 book, “Decision Points,” Bush described West’s comments as a low point...
more Kanye’s slam on President George W. Bush is the only thing most people remember about A Concert For Hurricane Relief, the telethon in support of victims of the tragic 2005 gulf coast Hurricane Katrina. While soliciting donations live on the NBC broadcast, West sparked a nervous tirade that included the shocking remark, “George Bush doesn’t care about black people.” In his 2010 book, “Decision Points,” Bush described West’s comments as a low point of his presidency. Afterward, West expressed regret.
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