Bruh, confederate flags and what not have been getting sold at Heavy metal and Punk shows for decades.
There's many a write up on Kanye's love for philosophy. I'm sure he has come across Baudrillard, seeing as he is the most important philosopher of contemporary time.
I don't think Kanye and Tyler are c00ns but I think they are being a little idealistic.
Kanye comes off as a bit of a try-hard, but again, I respect his take on this particular stunt of his.
I really think you're projecting on how "knowledgeable" kanye may actually be.