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Jay-Z and Kanye West to make another album

Music Gossip

28 May 2012

Jay-Z and Kanye West are to record another album together. The duo - who are currently on a joint European tour - are planning to return to the studio to work on another record following the success of last year's 'Watch The Throne'. Producer Mike…

Kanye West leads BET Awards

Music Gossip

23 May 2012

Kanye West leads nominations at the BET Awards with seven. The 'Stronger' rapper's Watch the Throne project with Jay-Z dominated nominations, earning nods in the Best Group, Collaboration, and Viewer's Choice categories, while its videos to 'N****s…

Rita Ora wants to show Kosovan influence

Music Gossip

9 May 2012

Rita Ora wants to work on Kosovan music. The 21-year-old singer moved to the UK from the war-torn Balkan country when she was just one year old and still remains in touch with her roots, and hopes to eventually perform in the region and use its…

Kanye West signs Q-Tip

Music Gossip

12 Apr 2012

Kanye West has signed legendary rapper Q-Tip to his record label. Barry Weiss, chairman and CEO of Universal Republic and Island Def Jam, the parent company for Kanye's G.O.O.D label revealed yesterday (11.04.12) that they had signed Q-Tip's fourth…

Kanye West addresses Kardashian in new track

Music Gossip

5 Apr 2012

Kanye West has addressed Kim Kardashian and Amber Rose in a new track. The rapper teamed with DJ Khaled for 'Theraflu' in which he talks about Kim - who he is rumoured to have dated - and her ex-husband, basketball star Kris Humphries, who plays for…

Paul McCartney a fan of Mars

Music Gossip

2 Apr 2012

Sir Paul McCartney is a fan of Bruno Mars and Kanye West. The 'My Valentine' singer gets a friend to make playlists of new tracks for him, and singles out 'Grenade' hitmaker Bruno as one of his favourites. Paul told UK radio station XFM: "I have a…

Soundgarden: rock has lost its place

Music Gossip

29 Mar 2012

Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell thinks rock has "lost its place." The singer and guitarist puts the decline of rock down to a lack of exposure in mainstream media in favour of other genres. He told Details magazine: "It's definitely lost its…

Jay-Z has 'simple' concept for new album

Music Gossip

6 Mar 2012

Jay-Z has a "simple" concept and a title for his new album. The 'On to the Next One' rapper - who became a father for the first time in January - is already working on his 12th record, and according to studio engineer Young Guru, has a focussed idea…

Jay-Z and Kanye West bring Watch the Throne to Europe

Music Gossip

21 Feb 2012

Jay-Z and Kanye West are bringing their 'Watch the Throne' tour to Europe. The two rappers are transporting their huge stage spectacular over from North America - where they completed a sold out 35-date tour - in May, to play dates in England…

Adele wins six Grammys

Music Gossip

13 Feb 2012

Adele swept the Grammy awards last night (12.02.12), taking home six trophies. The British singer was the big winner at the US event - held in Los Angeles - taking home trophies for Record of the Year, Short Form Music Video and Song of the Year for…

Kanye West wanted to be big as Jackson

Music Gossip

8 Feb 2012

Kanye West once declared he would be "the next Michael Jackson." The 'POWER' hitmaker is renowned for his outspoken nature and even in his early days as a young rapper he was given to making outlandish statements. Producer No I.D. - who has worked…

Justin Bieber recording with Timberlake producer

Music Gossip

2 Feb 2012

Justin Bieber is recording with Justin Timberlake's producer. 'Baby' singer Bieber has long been a fan of the elder singer turned actor, and is currently working with Timbaland, who was behind the latter's biggest hits including 'Cry me a River' and…

Two Door Cinema Club's hip hop influence

Music Gossip

20 Jan 2012

Two Door Cinema Club's second album is influenced by hip-hop artists. The 'I Can Talk' group - Alex Trimble, Kevin Baird and Sam Halliday - are living and working in Glasgow on the follow up to debut 'Tourist History', and claim it will see them move…

Big Chill Festival cancelled

Music Gossip

19 Jan 2012

The 2012 Big Chill festival has been cancelled. Organisers of the annual event have struggled to book artists to perform because of the London Olympics and despite looking into the possibility of moving the three-day show to a different time of year…

Kanye West's album 'almost done'

Music Gossip

29 Dec 2011

Kanye West's latest album is "almost done". The 'Stronger' hitmaker - who released collaboration record 'Watch The Throne' with Jay-Z earlier this year - is set to travel to London to complete work on his latest project, which is in connection with…

Kanye West throws fan out of concert

Music Gossip

20 Dec 2011

Kanye West threatened to throw out a section of the audience after one fan threw business cards on stage during a concert. The 'Stronger' hitmaker was performing a gig with Jay-Z as part of their Watch the Throne project at the Tacoma Dome in…

Kanye West leads Grammy nominations

Music Gossip

1 Dec 2011

Kanye West leads the Grammy Awards 2012 nominations with seven nods. The rapper's single 'All of the Lights' is up for Song Of The Year, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Song, while his track 'Otis' - with Jay-Z - picks up two nods in the…

Nicola Roberts wants Kanye collaboration

Music Gossip

16 Oct 2011

Nicola Roberts wants to collaborate with Kanye West. The 'Beat of my Drum' hitmaker is a huge fan of the US rapper, who she has hailed as a "genius" and says he is top of her list for a duet. She said: "Kanye West would be my dream collaboration.

Jay-Z and Kanye West lined up for Jackson tribute

Music Gossip

9 Aug 2011

Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and Kayne West have been approached to join the 'Michael Forever' tribute concert. The show marking the life of Michael Jackson - who passed away from acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009, as he was preparing to…

Kanye West's onstage rant at The Big Chill festival

Music Gossip

8 Aug 2011

Kanye West claimed people treat him "like Hitler" during his headline show at The Big Chill festival on Saturday (06.08.11). The 'Monster' hitmaker started his set - his only UK date of the summer - late and later spent ten minutes venting his anger…

Jay-Z and Kanye West have Redding blessing

Music Gossip

27 Jul 2011

Jay-Z and Kanye West have the blessing of Otis Redding's family to sample his track 'Try a Little Tenderness'. The hip-hop superstars sampled the late singer's classic tune for their track 'Otis' on their The Throne project, but had to get permission…

Katy Perry leans VMA nominations

Music Gossip

21 Jul 2011

Katy Perry leads the nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), scoring nods in nine categories. The 26-year-old singer saw four of her tracks nominated for awards, with 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)' up for Best Pop Video, 'Teenage Dream' up…

Jay-Z and Kanye West confirm release date

Music Gossip

19 Jul 2011

Jay-Z and Kanye West will release their long-awaited album next month. The rap duo - who are joined on 'Watch the Throne' by a range of guest stars including Jay-Z's wife Beyonce Knowles and 'Grenade' hitmaker Bruno Mars - placed the record on…

Bruno Mars reveals collaboration wish-list

Music Gossip

18 Jul 2011

Bruno Mars is desperate to work with Rihanna, Kanye West, Kings of Leon, Lady Gaga and Mumford & Sons. The 'Grenade' hitmaker is desperate to return to the studio and dreams of a series of side-projects in which he can work with all the different…

Kanye West performs at Gil Scott-Heron's funeral

Music Gossip

3 Jun 2011

Kanye West performed in tribute to Gil Scott-Heron at his funeral yesterday (02.06.11). The rapper appeared at the memorial service at Harem's Riverside Church to give a rendition of 'Lost in the World', which includes a sample of Gil's recorded poem…

Patrick Stump wants to work with Kanye

Music Gossip

4 May 2011

Patrick Stump wants to collaborate with Kanye West. The former Fall Out Boy frontman - who is releasing his debut solo album 'Soul Punk' this July - revealed while he has almost found himself working alongside the 'All of the Lights' hitmaker on a…

Jay-Z and Kanye West's album only needs 'little tweaks'

Music Gossip

23 Mar 2011

Jay-Z and Kanye West's 'Watch The Throne' album is complete apart from "little tweaks". Producer Guru said the bulk of recording is complete and he's currently doing his best to get the rap superstars to "hurry up" in completing it. He told…

Kanye West and Jay-Z close SXSW

Music Gossip

21 Mar 2011

Kanye West was joined by John Legend and Jay-Z to close the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival this weekend. The rapper gave one of his first full live performances since releasing his 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' album last year in an…

Kate Moss invited to sing with Kanye West

Music Gossip

15 Mar 2011

Kanye West has invited Kate Moss to perform with him at the South by South West (SXSW) festival. The 33-year-old rapper will perform at the music event in Austin, Texas, later this week and is said to have invited British model Kate to sing with him…

Elton John praises 'genius' Kanye West

Music Gossip

2 Feb 2011

Sir Elton John has hailed Kanye West a "stone cold genius". The legendary 'Rocket Man' singer said he is completely blown away by the 'Power' rapper's vision and ability to marry genres and hailed his last album, 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' a…

Kanye West plans two albums by summer

Music Gossip

24 Jan 2011

Kanye West wants to release two albums before the end of the summer. The 'Runaway' hitmaker confirmed his joint album with Jay-Z, 'Watch The Throne' will be released in March, while he also plans to have the follow up to his 'My Beautiful Dark…

Kanye West convinced Kim Kardashian to sing

Music Gossip

20 Jan 2011

Kanye West talked Kim Kardashian into recording her debut pop song. The reality TV star was initially reluctant to showcase her singing voice, but took on the project after encouragement by the 'Power' hitmaker, recording the track, 'Turn It Up…

Kanye West wanted album banned?

Music Gossip

12 Jan 2011

Kanye West reportedly wanted the cover of his 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' album to be banned. The 'Lost In The World' rapper commissioned New York based artist George Condo to create the cover for his last album, and the artist said Kanye had…

Kanye West hailed hip-hop's saviour

Music Gossip

12 Jan 2011

Nas says Kanye West has kept hip hop alive. The 'Who Killed It?' rapper - who released an album called 'Hip Hop Is Dead' in 2006 - said he believes the genre has been revitalised in the US by the current forward-thinking crop of young talent, and…

Kanye West wants to produce Bieber

Music Gossip

6 Jan 2011

Kanye West wants to produce Justin Bieber's new album. The 'Power' hip-hop star has previously collaborated with Justin on a remix of his track 'Runaway Love', which he released last year, and teen sensation singer's manager, Scooter Braun confirmed…

Kanye West working on 'high class' tracks with Jay-Z

Music Gossip

30 Nov 2010

Kanye West's album with Jay-Z will be "real dirty, hardcore stuff", but also "luxe and high-class". The two rappers are collaborating on 'Watch The Throne' and Kanye - who has just released his latest album 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' - has…

Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Samples King Crimson, Nicki Minaj, Bon Iver - justifying the hype

23 Nov 2010

(Mercury) In the two years since he recorded the singular 808s & Heartbreak, Kanye West has opened a couple of Fatburger franchise restaurants, designed a line of shoes for Louis Vuitton, played himself as an obnoxious drunk in a Spike Jonze short…

Kanye West 'just a rapper'

Music Gossip

23 Nov 2010

Kanye West is "just a rapper" according to Quincy Jones. Despite the 'Runaway' hitmaker being one of the most sought after producers of the last decade and achieving huge critical and commercial success, legendary producer Quincy - who was behind…

Jay-Z thrilled with collaboration with Kanye West

Music Gossip

18 Nov 2010

Jay-Z is excited about his recent collaboration with his "brother" Kanye West. The 'Forever Young' rapper has teamed up with his hip-hop peer for new album 'Watch the Throne' and Jay-Z insists watching Kanye grow as an artist has been a very…

Jay-Z and Kanye West to release full album

Music Gossip

26 Oct 2010

Jay-Z and Kanye West are working on a full album together. The pair previously announced they were to collaborate for an EP called 'Watch the Throne', but Kanye has since revealed this will now become an album. He told MTV: "We're putting out a…

Kanye West renounces the devil

Music Gossip

25 Oct 2010

Kanye West has vowed not to be influenced by "the devil". The 33-year-old star - who recently produced a short film, 'Runaway', based on his song of the same name - clarified how he perceives the devil, whom he talks about "selling his soul" to in…

Kanye's all-star album line-up

Music Gossip

8 Oct 2010

M.I.A, La Roux and Alicia Keys, among others, are set to appear on Kanye West's new album. The 'Runaway' rapper announced his fifth album will be called 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' earlier this week, and while Kanye has previously confirmed…

Kanye West's Twisted Fantasy

Music Gossip

5 Oct 2010

Kanye West has named his new album 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'. The rapper has previously rejecting a number of previous working titles for his fifth album, including 'Good Ass Job', although he was toying with a similar title in July when he…

Spotify Playlist: In Defence of Kanye West

Forget everything else, it’s all about the music

7 Sep 2010

Ever since it emerged, hip hop has sampled songs to create new songs. Be it a loop just a few seconds long or a reworked entire chorus, there’s no denying that samples are the lifeblood of the genre. The process of sampling is one that has fascinated…

Kanye West announces 'Good Fridays'

Music Gossip

24 Aug 2010

Kanye West has vowed to release a new song for free every Friday until Christmas. The 'Power' rapper said that he release not only his own songs but also those by other rappers in a project he's calling "Good Fridays". Kanye wrote on twitter: ""I…

Kanye West quits cursing

Music Gossip

17 Aug 2010

Kanye West has stopped swearing in public in a bid to become a perfect gentleman. The 'Power' rapper - famed for gatecrashing the stages of numerous award shows, most notably at last year's MTV Video Music Awards when he grabbed a microphone off…

Kanye West's Bieber collaboration?

Music Gossip

16 Aug 2010

Justin Bieber and Kanye West may collaborate. The pair discussed teaming up on a track with rapper Raekwon, after Kanye spent all yesterday (15.08.10) morning listening to teenage pop star Justin's new single 'Runaway Love'. Writing on twitter…

Kanye West's Beyonce collaboration

Music Gossip

12 Aug 2010

Kanye West is to duet with Beyonce Knowles. The 'Love Lockdown' star and the 'Halo' singer are to join forces for a track on his new album entitled 'See Me Now', which is believed to be about Kanye's late mother Donda. The hip-hop star announced…

Keane to collaborate with Kanye West?

Music Gossip

6 Aug 2010

Keane want to collaborate with Kanye West on their next album. The hip-hop star is a big fan of the British group, and they are equally impressed with his music and hope to record a track with him for their fourth studio LP. Frontman Tom Chaplin…

Soulja Boy's stamp of approval

Music Gossip

13 Jul 2010

Soulja Boy first realised his music was good when he got the stamp of approval from Kanye West. The rapper-and-producer - whose first hit 'Crank That (Soulja Boy)' stayed at number one on the Billboard Top 100 for seven weeks - insists he was unsure…

Kanye West sued over Stronger

Music Gossip

30 Jun 2010

Kanye West is being sued for copyright infringement. The hip-hop star is facing legal action from rapper Vincent 'Vince P.' Peters who claims he sent Kanye's manager, John Monopoly, his version of 'Stronger' hoping Monopoly would executive produce…

Kanye West plans model marriage

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18 Dec 2009

Kanye West is to marry his model girlfriend Amber Rose. The 'Gold Digger' rapper - whose mother Donda West passed away in November 2007 from complications that arose during a cosmetic surgery procedure - is reportedly planning to whisk the former…

Kanye West lost song to Ian

Celebrity Gossip

3 Oct 2009

Ian Brown wrote a song for Kanye West - but didn't give it to him. The former Stone Roses frontman has revealed album track 'Vanity Kills' was originally written by him and his songwriting partner Dave McCracken as an "autobiographical" track for the…

Kanye West apologises to Taylor

Celebrity Gossip

16 Sep 2009

Kanye West has personally apologised for his outburst at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) The rapper has finally said sorry to 19-year-old pop singer Taylor Swift - who was awarded the prize for the Best Female Video on Sunday (13.08.09) - after he…

VMA invader Kanye West

Celebrity Gossip

14 Sep 2009

Kanye West stormed on stage to complain after Taylor Swift won a prize at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) last night (13.09.09). The 'Stronger' rapper was incensed after Taylor picked up the Best Female Video accolade for 'You Belong To Me'…

Kanye West enters not guilty plea

Celebrity Gossip

19 May 2009

Kanye West has pleaded not guilty to charges of battery and grand theft. The 'Stronger' singer - who was arrested for allegedly damaging a photographer's camera during a scuffle at Los Angeles International Airport last September - denied all charges…

Smartest rapper Kanye West

Celebrity Gossip

24 Mar 2009

Kanye West claims he is the most intelligent rapper in the world. The 31-year-old star refuses get drawn into hip-hop feuds because he would outwit all of his chart rivals. He said: "I feel like if a rapper disses me, they're just trying to get a…

Special guest Kanye West

Celebrity Gossip

23 Mar 2009

Kanye West made a surprise appearance at the South By Southwest festival on Saturday (21.03.09). The 'Stronger' rapper, who was strongly rumoured to appear, performed as part of a party sponsored by Fader Magazine and Levi's to help showcase talent…

Kanye West's model video

Celebrity Gossip

11 Mar 2009

Kanye West's new girlfriend stars in his next music video. The rapper - who has attended several shows at this week's Paris Fashion Week with Amber Rose - cast the shaven-headed model as a robotic police officer in the promo for his forthcoming…

Kanye West chosen by God

Celebrity Gossip

3 Mar 2009

Kanye West's "greatest pain in life" is not being able to watch himself perform because he is "God's vessel". The 'Stronger' rapper believes he has been chosen to have such superior musical ability and his only regret is being unable to see himself…

Kanye West dating model

Celebrity Gossip

20 Feb 2009

Kanye West is reportedly dating a model. The hip-hop star was spotted with new love interest Amber Rose during New York Fashion Week. The pair attended various fashion shows together and publicly canoodled at Nur Khan's Rose Bar. A source told…

Kanye West's amazing talent

Celebrity Gossip

18 Feb 2009

Kanye West is like "Cyclops when he puts his glasses on". The US rapper insists he is so talented he is like a "superhero", adding his only problem is he is so gifted people often don't understand his music. He said: "One of the problems with…

Kanye West loves tight jeans

Celebrity Gossip

18 Feb 2009

Kanye West refuses to stop wearing tight jeans. The US rapper - who has his own clothing line - will not be forced into wearing a "hip-hop uniform" by people who tease him about his style choices. He said: "The whole baggy jeans versus tight jeans…

Kanye West to write book

Celebrity Gossip

4 Feb 2009

Kanye West is writing a book. The 'Love Lockdown' singer will document his recent 'Glow in the Dark Tour' with a tome including behind-the-scenes photographs, concept art, his own commentary and a best-of CD. New York publishing executive Charles…

Kanye West's private shoe shiner

Celebrity Gossip

29 Jan 2009

Kanye West pays someone to clean his shoes. The 'Stronger' singer boasts he is so rich he hires someone to "take care" of his shoes - all 450 pairs of them. He said: "I hire someone specially to take care of my shoes. They clean them, box them and…

Kanye West's 'gay' fashion

Celebrity Gossip

14 Jan 2009

Kanye West takes fashion inspiration from gay people. The US rapper, who is well known for his dapper dress sense, picks up clothes tips from the homosexuals he meets, but sometimes his intentions are mistaken. He said: "Gays know how to dress but…

Kanye West's spirit singing

Celebrity Gossip

24 Dec 2008

Kanye West thought avoiding ghosts would improve his singing. The 'Stronger' star - who has come under criticism for ditching rapping for singing on his current album '808s and Heartbreak' - was left bemused after asking Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex…

Songs of the Year 2008

11 Dec 2008

‘Skinny Love’ Bon Iver One man’s heartbreak becomes our joy from the album of the year. ‘Like the Rest of Us’ Atmosphere The leftfield dwelling purists may sneer but this is beguiling, introspective hip hop brilliance. ‘Run Run’ Those Dancing Days…

Kanye West - 808s and Heartbreak

27 Nov 2008

POP Of the great break up albums in music lore – Marvin Gaye’s Here, My Dear, Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks or even Beck’s Sea Change – few have coincided with a musical watershed such as the Matt Damon of hip hop’s fourth album. More than just a…

Kanye West's model date

Celebrity Gossip

26 Nov 2008

Kanye West is reportedly dating supermodel Sessilee Lopez. The hip-hop star is said to have grown close to the catwalk beauty after personally selecting her to appear in the music video for his single 'Flashing Lights'. A friend of Sessilee's is…

Social networker

13 Nov 2008

How many times have you heard some over the hill rap star attempt to dismiss any attempts at innovation and excuse creative treading water by claiming their doing it ‘old school’? I still hear it a lot. This rosy, Ray Ban-ed view, which in actuality was…

Kanye West's Boy songs

Celebrity Gossip

20 Oct 2008

Boy George is writing songs for Kanye West. The flamboyant former Culture Club singer and the 'Stronger' rapper are planning to collaborate after Kanye revealed he is a huge fan of George. George is hoping the track proves more successful than the…

Kanye West's naked launch

Celebrity Gossip

17 Oct 2008

Kanye West caused a stir at the launch party of his new album by inviting 40 naked models to attend. The rapper unveiled his eagerly-anticipated fourth album '808s and Heartbreak' - due to be released in November - at a lavish bash at Los Angeles…

Kanye West lined up for Glastonbury

Celebrity Gossip

7 Oct 2008

Michael Eavis wants Kanye West to play next year's Glastonbury festival. The event's organiser is a huge fan of the 'Stronger' rapper and would love him to appear at the traditionally rain-soaked British event. However, Eavis wants to avoid the…

Autumn Music Preview 08 - Rock’n’roll agony aunt

18 Sep 2008

Dear List, I’ve just bought the tightest keks in Europe and a vest so day glow it could send a Geiger counter wild at 50 paces. Flag me up some how now danceable indie gigs at which to flash my hot new garb. Beth, Maryhill. Flaunt your new dapper…

Kanye West's airport rage

Celebrity Gossip

12 Sep 2008

Kanye West has been released on bail after being arrested for allegedly damaging a photographer's camera. The 'Stronger' singer was said to have approached the paparazzo, who works for gossip website TMZ.com, at Los Angeles International Airport on…

Kanye West's sunglass ship

Celebrity Gossip

2 Sep 2008

Kanye West reportedly spent $15,000 getting 50 pairs of his favourite sunglasses shipped to America. The 'Stronger' singer - who is a huge fan of Italian shades company Carrera - was so desperate to get his hands on the exclusive eyewear that he paid…

Kanye West's enormous entourage

Celebrity Gossip

24 Jul 2008

US rapper Kanye West is bringing an 18-coach strong entourage with him to a UK dance festival. The 31-year-old rapper is also having his own stage built for the Global Gathering event, and is determined to outdo fellow rap star Jay-Z's headlining…

Kanye West's enhanced anger

Celebrity Gossip

10 Jul 2008

Kanye West needs anger enhancement classes. The rapper has denied he needs anger management classes - saying he needs to accentuate his rage further. Writing in his blog, Kanye responded to reports he is being ordered to take action by his…

Kanye West's Amy jibe pride

Celebrity Gossip

1 Jul 2008

Kanye West insists he has "made it" now Amy Winehouse has called him a c***. Writing on his blog, the rapper responded to comments apparently made by Amy on stage during her Saturday night set (28.06.08) at the Glastonbury festival. The post…

American woman - Estelle interview

5 Jun 2008

Estelle is a busy lady. It takes three weeks, three reschedules and three attempts at a transatlantic phone call to finally get a word with her. ‘Yeah man, its been promo city lately’ she giggles from a room in the heart of her US label Atlantic’s…

Madonna - Hard Candy

8 May 2008

POP (Warner Bros) While acts much younger than her construct entire careers around trading on former glories, Madonna clearly doesn’t give two figs for nostalgia. Eleven albums on and pop’s most famous magpie and queen of reinvention is as sonically…

Single Kanye West

Celebrity Gossip

22 Apr 2008

Kanye West has split from his fiancee. The 'Stronger' rapper and Alexis Phifer - who got engaged in 2006 while holidaying in Italy - have decided to end their relationship but insist the break-up was amicable. Alexis, who began dating Kanye in…

Kanye West's boob obsession

Celebrity Gossip

17 Apr 2008

Kanye West is obsessed with big boobs because he was breastfed for too long. The 'Stronger' singer thinks his love for women's chests stems from his late mother's decision not to wean him off the natural feeding method until he was past the accepted…

Kanye West

20 Sep 2007

HIP HOP Graduation (Def Jam) The battle between Kanye West and 50 Cent for the album chart top spot was a sensational mismatch. 50 is a man adrift, trundling out clichés, devoid of the soul that made his early work so annoyingly catchy. West on…

Chart battle for Fiddy and Kanye West

14 Sep 2007

At the time of writing Kanye West was winning the chart battle with 50 Cent both home and abroad, after Fiddy’s overzealous bid for superiority. As both artists vowed to release their albums Graduation (West) and Curtis (50 Cent) on the same day, 50…

Kanye West

16 Aug 2007

Jay-Z may be the top dog but Kanye West always the one with the charm and skills. He may have blotted his copy book with some truly stupid outbursts – his drunken stage invasion at the MTV Europe Music Awards for starters when Justice scooped Best Video…

Kanye West and Fiddy albums on collision course

27 Jul 2007

The new albums from rivals 50 Cent and Kanye West are on course to be released on the same date; with the latter making it clear the timing of his delayed offering will not change to avoid the clash. Speaking to MTV this week, West commented he would…