Kanye West fans mocked for labeling Paul McCartney ‘unknown’

Kanye West fans have been mocked by social media users for failing to realize who The Beatles’ Paul McCartney is after they posted a series of comments thanking the rapper for apparently introducing the British musician to the world.

“I don't know who Paul McCartney is, but Kanye is going to give this man a career w/ this new song!!” wrote one West fan, who presumably has not heard of pioneering British band The Beatles, of which McCartney was a member.

The two musicians recently collaborated on a single “Only One,” a love song dedicated to West’s daughter with Kim Kardashian.

West fans posted comments online, tagging McCartney an “unknown artist.”

I don't know who Paul McCartney is, but Kanye is going to give this man a career w/ this new song!!

— OVOJosh (@OVOJosh) January 2, 2015

Kanye has a great ear for talent. This Paul McCartney guy gonna be huge.

— Desus Nice (@desusnice) January 1, 2015

who tf is paul mccartney???!??! this is why i love kanye for shining light on unknown artists

— :/ (@CurvedDaily) January 2, 2015

Meanwhile, other social media users raised eyebrows.

Only thing makes me mad about the stupid McCartney/Kanye tweets is these damn kids have google. Ain't no reason for your stupidity today.

— Sky (@Sky_Razzball) January 3, 2015

People tweeting "unknown artist's career is gonna blow up" thanks to working with Kanye West. It's Paul McCartney. *screams internally*

— Rae Johnston (@miss_raej) January 2, 2015

Losing hope in humanity by the minute. RT if you know who Paul McCartney is #TheBeatles pic.twitter.com/SJ3sDiPHwc

— Ali Maadelat (@AliMaadelat) January 3, 2015

 

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