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It is not Kanye's week. First he lost Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song at the Grammys and now he has to pay $250,000 settlement to a guy who called his fiancée a "ni***r-lover" and "stupid slut." West is known for his temper, especially around paparazzi, but come on. We're on his side this on this one. -
The Evolution of Hip-Hop at the Grammy Awards and What It Means for 2014
Gone are the days of hip-hop being solely contained to stoops of New York City and other inner cities across the country. Hip-hop has evolved into an international language of creative expression. Just about anywhere you go, hip-hop will follow. From advertisements to the runways in Milan, hip-hop cannot be escaped and it is a force to be reckoned with. -
Grammys 2014: Best Rap Album, will Kanye West take home the prize again?
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. Next up: Best Rap Album -
University of Missouri offering class on Jay Z, Kanye West's relationship in the fall
You can already attend the Church of Yeezus, and now you'll be able to study about rapper Kanye West and his relationship with Jay Z. The University of Missouri will soon be offering a class entitled simply: Jay Z and Kanye West, which will take a look a the two emcee's relationship as their careers have skyrocketed. -
Kanye West to headline Summer 2014 X Games Music Festival in Austin
Kanye West has been announced as the headliner for the 2014 Summer X Games in Austin, Texas. According to Austin360, Yeezy will perform a 75-minute set at the event, his first performance in 2014 outside of his Yeezus Tour. The lineup also features performances from The Flaming Lips, Pretty Lights, Gary Clark Jr., Mac Miller, Slightly Stoopid, Bad Religion, Dillon Francis, Mayer Hawthorne and more -
'12 Years A Slave' Director Steve McQueen talks to Kanye West about fatherhood, Grammys, the definition of success and more
In the latest issue of Interview Magazine, Kanye West has a conversation with director Steve McQueen, whose film 12 Years a Slave is nominated for Best Picture at the 2014 Academy Awards and whom West considers one of his biggest inspirations. McQueen also created the visuals for West's "Blood on the Leaves." -
Kanye West 'Yeezus' goes platinum despite album sales of less than 700k
Kanye West can add another platinum item to his collection. And no, it's not a custom wedding ring for the soon-to-be Mr. Kardashian. His sixth studio album "Yeezus" has just been certified platinum by the RIAA meaning the album has shipped over a million copies. -
Yeezianity, a church inspired by Kanye West, totally exists and it's actually not crazy
Kanye West may have proclaimed "I Am A God," but now a new religion has popped up inspired by Yeezus himself. An anonymous man has created Yeezianity, the premier religion inspired by the persona and music of Kanye West. -
For Better or Worse, Village Voice's Pazz+Jop Rank the Top Albums and Singles of 2013 [POLL]
While many argue the merits of the long-suffering publication as well as the results therein--hey, the lot of us feel the same way about the Grammys--the Voice's P+J issue (conceived of by disgraced music editor, Bob Xgau) is about as consensus as we're likely to get these days. -
Bruce Springsteen calls Kanye West 'incredible' in NPR interview
It seems that lately everyone is asking celebrities, especially musicians, what they think of Kanye West. Most recently we learned that President Barack Obama is a fan of West's music despite having had beef with him in the past. Now, thanks to an interview with NPR, we've learned that Bruce Springsteen is also a fan of Yeezus. -
Coinye West is officially done after Kanye West files New York lawsuit
Kanye West has gotten his wish: Coinye West is dead. After the "Bound 2" rapper issued a cease-and-desist letter last week and filed a lawsuit in New York State today (Jan. 14), the coin's creators have finally called it quits. -
Kanye West allegedly punched man for yelling crude insults at Kim Kardashian
Kanye West allegedly punched an 18-year-old man for yelling crude insults at his fiancé, Kim Kardashian, TMZ reports. Their sources say Kardashian was swarmed by photographers at a Beverly Hills medical building. The man had reportedly tried to help her get through the crowd and said to her, "F**k these fa**ot-ass n***rs," referring to the paparazzi. She reportedly told him not to use the N-word, and he screamed at her, "F**k you, b*tch. Just trying to help you. Shut up n***r lover, stupid sl*t."
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