All Blog Posts Tagged 'KANYE' (241)

Prior to Weezy’s unplugged performance, there hasn’t been a rap act to do the stage since Hov. Now it appears, 1 1/2 of The Throne will be pushing out a live performance LP on May 29th. This seems to be in accordance with the upcoming G.O.O.D Music album.…

Jay-Z and Kanye West have to be feeling a little more joyful than usual -- because the hit-making duo has settled a federal lawsuit over their song "The Joy" ... TMZ has learned.

The "Watch the Throne" rappers were sued last October by Syl Johnson for using an unauthorized sample of his song "Different Strokes." Johnson had claimed Kanye tried to get the song cleared…

Kanye West to fashion critics: Stay away.

The rapper-turned-women’s clothing and accessories designer was reportedly so worried that the style press would bash his second collection, he banned them from the preview.

“He canceled last minute, saying, ‘I don't know about this. I got treated unfairly by the press last time. Why would I want to do this?’” New York…

Should Kanye West stick to rhyming?

The rapper-turned-fashion designer complained that critics “just didn’t understand” his first Paris Fashion Week collection last fall. Apparently, they still aren’t impressed.

Despite packing the front row with celebs, including Vogue editor Anna Wintour, Kim Kardashian, Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, West was criticized for…

The “college dropout” has turned shoe designer.

Rapper Kanye West created an eye-popping pair of calfskin sandals embroidered with pearls to accompany his Dw by Kanye collection at Paris Fashion Week in 2011.

Now they can be yours for $6,000 or 4,420 Euros, according to Collete, the swank French boutique that sells the shoes.

The heavy white sandals,…

Hip-hop superstar Kanye West’s charity spent more than a half-million dollars in 2010 — but none of that money went to actual charitable causes, The Daily has learned.

An analysis of federal tax filings reveals that in 2010, the Kanye West Foundation had expenditures totaling $572,383, with the majority going to salaries and other overhead expenses.

Meanwhile,…

Cash Money's annual pre-Grammy party was full of performances from the YMCMB crew, and Erykah Badu, but Lil Wayne's jab at The Throne is getting most of the attention. After thanking attendees, shouting out his crew and accepting plaques highlight all the records he has sold, Weezy dropped a quick rhyme aimed at Jay-Z and Kanye West.

"I ain't…

After the premiere of Kanye West and Jay-Z's new "N---as in Paris" video — which bowed Thursday (February 9) on MTV.com — someone joked that I needed to watch it 13 times in a row to best approximate the experience of the dynamic duo's Watch the Throne tour.

And it's true, Kanye and Jay did play "Paris" a whole lot during their trek ... mostly…

A former publicist for Kanye West's ex-girlfriend Amber Rose alleges that the current apple of stoner rapper Wiz Khalifa's eye attempted to steal money from Yeezy. Janero Marchand, who was in Rose's employ, took to Twitter to air out the grievous charge and even posted an email (see below) of an ugly exchange between the two.

According Marchand, the plot to pilfer…

Once Kanye West pops, he really just can't stop.

The outspoken rapper took to Twitter to unleash a barrage of tweets late Wednesday night, touching base on everything from his humble beginnings in fashion to reinventing the education system to his desire to launch a design company.

What began as a confirmation that he was indeed without representation quickly…

Kanye West is looking to expand his music empire, and what better way to do so than by debuting his deejay skills to ring in the New Year?

The hip-hop entrepreneur spun tracks at the opening of new nightclub 1 Oak at The Mirage in Las Vegas Saturday night under the pseudonym DJ Yeezy World Peace.

And he didn't disappoint.

West, 34, played an eclectic mix…

According to sources and videos uploaded to YouTube, Kanye West was performing “All Falls Down” and he stopped immediately after the business card flew to the stage.

He asked the front row to raise the hand whoever did…

Kanye West continues to share personal moments from his life in the latest video in his VOYR series. In the episode entitled “Church,” Mr. West takes us backstage at the Watch the Throne tour and to his house, with cameos from Big Sean, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, John Legend, and more.

Sean has a discussion with his mentor about his merchandise…

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian only had eyes for each other Tuesday night according to gatecrasher:

A source who attended billionaire Ron Burkle’s after-party for Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Watch the Throne” concert in Los Angeles tells us the hip-hop artist and the reality star looked like they wanted to do much more than just talk at the exclusive soiree.

“Kanye…

During a hometown performance at Chicago’s United Center last night, ‘Ye took the spotlight from Jay-Z as he addressed getting snubbed by the Recording Academy, which overlooked his album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy for Album of the Year.

“Something I figured out earlier today—because you know, everybody came to me last night like,…

For the second year in a row, a Hip -Hop Artist leads in Grammy Nominations. Kanye West led the way with 7 Nominations, followed by Eminem (last year's leader). West received nominations for both Watch The Throne & My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. West finds himself in competition with his favorite person in the world...Himself.

The two…

After performing the track 6 times in Boston, The Throne beat their record and performed the track 7 times last night in Detroit.

COMMENTS FROM RAPRADAR.COM:

Jay Z says:

Sunday, November 27 2011 at 1:37 PM EST

We had to perform it 7 times because there is nothing better on our album.…

Kanye performed in Brazil last night as part of the SWU Music & Arts Festival. During his performance of “All Of The Lights”, he brought out Fergie to recite her lyrics. If memory serves correct, this was for the first time. Afterward, he performed “Stronger”.

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