Rap-Up.com || Katy Perry Praises Kanye West: ‘He’s One of the Greatest MCs’

Katy Perry shook up the pop world when she recruited Kanye West for her out-of-this-world record “E.T.” Following the sci-fi video’s premiere, the pop singer had nothing but positive things to say about her collaborator.

Perry explained why she called upon the hip-hop star to rap on her No. 1 hit, which appears on her Teenage Dream album. “I always felt like I wanted someone to give this song just another dimension,” she told MTV News. “And it’s like he’s one of the greatest, to me, one of the greatest MCs of our generation and I think we will look back in time at Kanye and recognize, even though he may be multi-dimensioned in so many different ways, that it’s hard to understand it and grasp our mainstream minds around it.”

But her praise didn’t stop there. “I think we’ll look back and we’ll be like there’s a guy who always tried and strived to give us a beautiful piece of artwork. He doesn’t care about any of the haters and he just really approaches things with a beautiful kind of innocence. We sat down and talked when he showed up to the music video set and he’s just so enthusiastic about music and art and visuals and making his tour into the best tour that anybody’s ever seen. He’s really always pushing himself and I admire that.”

When asked if she would be open to having Kanye produce for her in the future, she was more than game. “Why not? That’s where he comes from. He’s got like a bajillion Grammys for producing records and writing songs. That’s where he started and I admire his work, whether it’s with Jay-Z or with Rihanna or with Nicki Minaj. I like all the different angles and approaches. I mean, he brought Bon Iver and La Roux—just like the strangest—not the strangest, but you wouldn’t expect it and then put them on a song. He’s got some wild style.”

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33 Comments

Noringtone
April 1st, 2011 at 7:52 am
This is very true.

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oh man
April 1st, 2011 at 8:13 am
haha such a change of opinion since the 09 VMAs. It’s cool though Kanye deserves the praise. Get down on your knees, Pink, and get ready to suck his dick, because we all know you’re going to be calling him next.

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April 1st, 2011 at 8:18 am
no Katy, Kanye is WACK

Lil Wayne is BETTER

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PhreshPrince Reply:
April 1st, 2011 at 8:34 am
@…, wtf. Kanye is so much better that wayne. . Weezy is not even close to the level ye is in. the carter 4 is gonna sukkk

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A+ Reply:
April 1st, 2011 at 9:59 am
@PhreshPrince,you had to fall for that retard comment,omg he is just trying to start some drama and it work.

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DJ Reply:
April 1st, 2011 at 8:34 am
@…, Better at what?
Kanyes one of the best producers and rappers of this generation. College dropout and Late Registration are better than any Lil wayne album.

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bobby Reply:
April 1st, 2011 at 9:59 am
@…, Look at the album kanye has produce. He’s got 3 CLASSICS. Plus he produced a classic for Common ‘BE’ and Jay-z ‘Blue Print’ and now he’s producing for Mos DEF.

Kanye west is a true hiphop LEGEND.

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The Beast Reply:
April 1st, 2011 at 2:40 pm
@bobby, 5 classics

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GRRRR Reply:
April 1st, 2011 at 3:27 pm
@The Beast, Doesn’t matter how many classics Yeezy made. He wins Weezy hands down.

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The Beast Reply:
April 1st, 2011 at 3:33 pm
@GRRRR, I know I was just supporting his point. Kanye is the greatest ever.

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Hi Reply:
April 1st, 2011 at 4:56 pm
@The Beast, I always say that too! Lol But kanye is one of the best not just in these days but of past decades! He should be with names like 2 PAC biggie jay z snoop dogg scarface ice cube etc. The thing that sucks people won’t care until he is dead! Smh

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bobby Reply:
April 2nd, 2011 at 3:02 am
@Hi, Thats so true. Kanye should be up there with B.I.G, Pac, DRE, and all the greats. But as you said…unfotunately people will only realize it once he’s is dead.

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Olkainry
April 1st, 2011 at 9:05 am
Well, we already knew that Yeezy was the best but thanks for reminding that to certain people.

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Abdullah
April 1st, 2011 at 9:42 am
shes wrong, hes not one of them, he IS THE BEST MC, and EVER, KANYE ALL THE WAY

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Abdullah
April 1st, 2011 at 9:48 am
btw this is the rightest review about kanye ever
respect katy
love kanye

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Danielle
April 1st, 2011 at 10:12 am
ALL HAIL KING KANYE BITCHES!!

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Ms_RiRi_ Reply:
April 1st, 2011 at 10:49 am
@Danielle, Indeed!!! =)

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Vee
April 1st, 2011 at 10:31 am
“…I admire his work, whether it’s with Jay-Z or with Rihanna or with Nicki Minaj…”

Of ALL the people Kanye has worked with these 3 are the only she clearly knows. Greatest MC opinion voided!

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The Beast Reply:
April 1st, 2011 at 2:42 pm
@Vee, or the first three that came into her head. Try again.

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Ms_RiRi_
April 1st, 2011 at 10:47 am
SHE DEFINITELY KNOWS WHAT SHE’S TALKING ABOUT!Kanye Kanye Kanye!!!! i Love him!!!!

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aton88
April 1st, 2011 at 11:36 am
Kanye may not be the best lyricist “bar for bar” on the mic, but what he lacks in lyrics he makes up for it in being whitty, charismatic, and generally fun/interesting to listen to. Most of the time I would rather listen to kanye rapping fairly well over one of his dope ass beats than be bored listening to Slaughterhouse. #justsayin

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Danielle Reply:
April 1st, 2011 at 12:28 pm
@aton88, I completely agree

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lys Reply:
April 1st, 2011 at 4:43 pm
@aton88, co-signin’ word by word…

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Lennox
April 1st, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Kanye is the best! :D

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Mals
April 1st, 2011 at 1:24 pm
what does she know! stupid child

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Jerry
April 1st, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Kanye West = Best MC in the game right now

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say what
April 1st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
huh,,,,common,legend, jayz, west just to name a few thats a power house right thereeeeee!!!!!

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say what
April 1st, 2011 at 4:49 pm
this is hot song and video good job
katy and mr. west !!!!!!!!!

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roro
April 1st, 2011 at 5:49 pm
one of the?
naw she’s got it wrong. kanye is THE greatest MC

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Bo
April 1st, 2011 at 5:49 pm
Go Kanye!

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Hana
April 2nd, 2011 at 3:05 am
oh yeah Katy now you realize it huh??? Kanye FTW!!!

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shay
April 2nd, 2011 at 3:41 am
hands up who remembers what katy said about kanye after that swift thing. it definitely was not any of this. this is why i dont like this chick, she just seems too fake

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