Mr. West,
Forgive me, but who are you again? I'm sorry, I know you sing that one song about golddigging, but other than that what other contributions have you made that have had mass appeal? And what generation are you claiming you represent? I don't know anyone (actually I know one person) that listens to your music and I know a lot of people. Does that also make me the "Voice of this Generation?"
Kanye West says he's 'the voice of this generation'
Michael Jordan never professed himself to be the greatest, others awarded him that distinction based on his accomplishments. In your case, no one is awarding you the distinction that you believe you deserve so you awarded it to yourself. I don't call that influence, I call that arrogance.