MissInfo.tv » Kanye West Speaks at Harvard University for DONDA Lecture Series

Hours before his “Yeezus” concert kicked off in Boston, Kanye West made a surprise visit to Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design on Sunday afternoon. Along with giving out 300 free tickets to students before his show, Kanye took the time to speak with those in the packed lecture hall as a part of his DONDA Design Lecture Series. “I really do believe that the world can be saved through design, and everything needs to actually be “architected.” And this is the reason why even some of the first DONDA employees were architects that started designing t-shirts instead of buildings. But just to see the work actually be actualized,” said Kanye as he stood on top of a table.

Fiancée Kim Kardashian was on hand and took a photo of the moment “My baby speaking at the Harvard Graduate School of Design,” she posted on Instagram. While DONDA creative director Virgil Abloh did the same, “Just gave a talk at Harvard GSD with Kanye. Super surreal. #DONDA design lecture series #yeezustour.” One student posted Yeezy’s speech on Facebook, as students were notified about the free tickets via email, but Kanye’s appearance was unscheduled.

Watch and read Kanye’s speech after the jump…..

“…So after walking through here I decided that I wanted to make sure for anyone that didn’t have tickets tonight that you all could have tickets to the show. So anybody who wants to come tonight, you can have tickets for the entire office!

But I just wanted to tell you guys: I really do believe that the world can be saved through design, and everything needs to actually be “architected.” And this is the reason why even some of the first DONDA employees were architects that started designing t-shirts instead of buildings. But just to see the work actually be actualized.

If I sit down and talk to Oprah for 2 hours, the conversation is about realization, self realization, and actually seeing your creativity happen in front of you. So the reason why I turn up so much in interviews is because I’ve tasted what it means to create and be able to impact, and affect in a positive way.

And I know that there’s more creativity to happen. And I know that there’s traditionalists that hold back the good thoughts and there’s people in offices that stop the creative people, and [who] are intimidated by actual good ideas.

I believe that utopia is actually possible—but we’re led by the least noble, the least dignified, the least tasteful, the dumbest, and the most political. So in no way am I a politician—I’m usually at my best politically incorrect and very direct. I really appreciate you guys’ willingness to learn and hone your craft, and not be lazy about creation.

I’m very inspired to be in this space. Tonight, this show, if you come see it—um, I’m a bit self conscious because I’m showing it to architects. So the stage does have flaws in it. It’s an expression of emotion so give me a pass on that. And that’s basically all I have to say so thank you very much.”