19-Year-Old Yale Student Becomes Kanye West's Creative Consultant

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In the last year, Kanye West has gone through a lot of changes. He's publicly apologized for his MTV meltdown, broken up with girlfriend Amber Rose and redeemed himself with a hit new record. But perhaps the most interesting development of the past year is the rapper's choice of stylist. West, who makes his love of fashion loud and clear, made waves in the industry when he chose a 19-year-old Yale student to be his "creative consultant."

Cassius Clay (yes, that's his real name) was just a regular college sophomore when he was tapped on the shoulder by West, who complimented him on his style while shopping in Barneys New York. Soon after, he became the rapper's right-hand man.

The new stylist -- who took a leave of absence to become Kanye's creative consultant -- recently spoke to the blog for the hip store Opening Ceremony about his once-in-a-lifetime experience. "My father is in his eighties and my mother in her sixties so they're not exactly Kanye's typical listening demographic. Still, they could appreciate opportunity and were very supportive. My mother made a Twitter account to follow Kanye (not me), and I've found both 'Graduation' and 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' in my father's car." We can't wait to see what he puts together for Kanye in 2011.

 

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