Kanye West

Watch Katy Perry think that covering "Ni**as in Paris" is a good idea
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Watch Katy Perry think that covering "Ni**as in Paris" is a good idea

Okay, let's get one thing straight before you watch this: there is absolutely nothing good about Katy Perry's cover of Jay-Z and Kanye… EJ Dickson   |   03.19.2012   |   Comments (5)
Jay-Z and Kanye's new video for "Niggas in Paris" might give you a seizure
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Jay-Z and Kanye's new video for "Niggas in Paris" might give you a seizure

Jay-Z and Kanye West's new video for "Niggas in Paris," off last summer's Watch the Throne, dropped today, because Blue Ivy… Jeff Mills   |   02.9.2012   |   Comments (6)
Kanye West announces massive new venture, DONDA, via Twitter
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Kanye West announces massive new venture, DONDA, via Twitter

At this point we're well aware that Kanye West has the combination of ambition, narcissism, and talent to pull off things like a thirty-minute-long… James Brady Ryan   |   01.5.2012   |   Comments (3)
Kanye West wants world leaders at his funeral, remains perfect and humble
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Kanye West wants world leaders at his funeral, remains perfect and humble

For a few unbelievably long months, it seemed Kanye West was officially done with Twitter. Save for the occasional album announcement, it was all… Colette McIntyre   |   12.5.2011   |   Comments (6)
These are your 2012 Grammy Award nominees
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These are your 2012 Grammy Award nominees

The 2012 Grammy Award nominations were announced late last night, and all I can say is: What the what? I know people don't have a lot of… James Brady Ryan   |   12.1.2011   |   Comments (21)
Kanye West occupied Wall Street
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Kanye West occupied Wall Street

For a brief moment earlier this afternoon, Kanye West and Russell Simmons (clearly the coolest portion of the one-percent) occupied Wall Street… Jessica Gentile   |   10.10.2011   |   Comments (3)
What Are You Listening To?
What Are You Listening To?

What Are You Listening To?

Three New Yorkers take off their headphones and chat. Maura Hehir, Colette McIntyre, and Danielle Gibson   |   10.10.2011   |   Comments (6)
Footage of Kanye West's failed "hip-hop puppet show" is now online
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Footage of Kanye West's failed "hip-hop puppet show" is now online

In the world of Kanye West, if you like something (really, anything), the next logical step is to get out there and make your own, better… Virginia Smith   |   09.15.2011   |   Comments (4)
Watch: The first video from Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch The Throne"
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Watch: The first video from Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch The Throne"

Watch The Throne, the collaboration album between Kanye West and Jay-Z, was released over iTunes earlier this week, and now we have the first video from… James Brady Ryan   |   08.12.2011   |   Comments (7)
Kanye West compares self to Hitler, Michael Jordan
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Kanye West compares self to Hitler, Michael Jordan

Some people collect stamps. Some people collect, I don't know, coins or small bits of rock or candles or whatever. Me, though, I collect… Alex Heigl   |   08.8.2011   |   Comments (13)
Listen: first official track from Kanye and Jay-Z's <em>Watch the Throne</em>
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Listen: first official track from Kanye and Jay-Z's Watch the Throne

Jay-Z and Kanye West released the first official track from their upcoming album Watch the Throne, which is set to be released within the next… Virginia Smith   |   07.21.2011   |   Comments (6)
What Are You Listening To?
What Are You Listening To?

What Are You Listening To?

"I can't wait for Kanye and Jay-Z's collaboration — it's going to be ridiculous..." Austin Duerst   |   07.18.2011   |   Comments (23)
Kanye possibly prepping women's fashion line
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Kanye possibly prepping women's fashion line

While Kanye West hasn't yet achieved James Franco levels of involvement across the spheres of culture, he's getting there: rumors… Alex Heigl   |   07.14.2011   |   Comments (11)
Listen: Lost Kanye West track "Mama's Boyfriend"
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Listen: Lost Kanye West track "Mama's Boyfriend"

Anyone who knows me can tell you that I will always and forever welcome anything Kanye West does with open arms. So of course I'm… Virginia Smith   |   06.14.2011   |   Comments (4)
Watch: Kanye West releases full, creepy video for "Monster"
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Watch: Kanye West releases full, creepy video for "Monster"

Not one week ago I found myself YouTubing — the most extreme and worthwhile of sports — and wondering if we would ever get the full video… James Brady Ryan   |   06.5.2011   |   Comments (8)
The best internet reactions to Osama bin Laden's death
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The best internet reactions to Osama bin Laden's death

We'll assume you've heard, at this point, that Osama bin Laden was killed, since eighteen of every twenty news stories this morning are about… Libby Rumelt   |   05.2.2011   |   Comments (12)
Kanye West joins the list of celebrities who are terrible at charity
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Kanye West joins the list of celebrities who are terrible at charity

Kanye West has joined Madonna and Donald Trump in the ranks of celebrities who suck at philanthropy. The Kanye West Foundation closed today… David Warner   |   04.21.2011   |   Comments (3)
Watch: Lil Wayne parodies <em>Inception</em> for his "6 Foot, 7 Foot" video
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Watch: Lil Wayne parodies Inception for his "6 Foot, 7 Foot" video

This is probably my favorite Inception parody after the Dora the Explorer one. Leave it to Lil Wayne — who, it is probably worth noting, was in… James Brady Ryan   |   03.3.2011   |   Comments (1)
New Kanye West video banned over fear of epileptic seizures
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New Kanye West video banned over fear of epileptic seizures

Kanye West's new video, "All of the Lights," featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi, perhaps should have used less than all of the lights… Jeff Mills   |   02.24.2011   |   Comments (2)
Lil Wayne announces tour with Nicki Minaj, and Kanye tweets about summer album release
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Lil Wayne announces tour with Nicki Minaj, and Kanye tweets about summer album release

Between this and Flavor Flav's new restaurant opening, today might actually be the greatest news day ever. First, Kanye West spent the… Virginia Smith   |   01.24.2011   |   Comments (1)