J. Cole is making a brave move. The Roc Nation rapper has decided to move up his album release to compete directly with Kanye West.

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The last two days have been full of surprises for Kanye West fans. Following the worldwide debut of “New Slaves” and his performance on “SNL,” Mr. West has unveiled what appears to be the artwork for his sixth solo album Yeezus, available June 18.

The unconventional cover looks like a melted gold object, possibly a Jesus piece. A piece of red duct tape is stuck to the side, with the title “Yeezus” handwritten with a Sharpie. The black-and-white CD shows behind the clear jewel case. The image was posted on ‘Ye’s official site along with a pre-order link, but it was later removed.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye’s manager Don C. also posted a photo of the CD on their Instagram accounts.

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A day after premiering “New Slaves” in cities across the world, Kanye West closed out the season of “Saturday Night Live” with a bang, performing new material from his upcoming album Yeezus, due June 18.

For his first performance of the evening, the G.O.O.D. Music chief channeled his inner rock star in a leather studded jacket while debuting a socially-charged song called “Black Skinhead” (view the lyrics here and here).

He returned later in the show, wearing a black scoop-neck shirt, to perform “New Slaves,” which he debuted via projection screens on buildings across the globe. The studio version of the song features Frank Ocean.

Watch both performances below.

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Yeezus is coming. After much anticipation, Kanye West will release his sixth solo album next month.

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Yeezy season is officially underway. On the eve of his fifth appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” Kanye West has debuted a new song and visual for fans across the world via projectors.

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Kanye West will join the five timers’ club, performing on the season finale of “Saturday Night Live” tomorrow. Sporting a Band-Aid from his recent run-in with a pole, the G.O.O.D. Music rapper appears alongside host Ben Affleck and cast member Fred Armisen in a promo for this weekend’s show.

‘Ye is expected to debut new material off his upcoming album, which is rumored to be released on June 18. He performed a new Auto-Tuned song, with the possible title “Awesome,” at the Adult Swim Upfront Party on Thursday.

The father-to-be is also rumored to be launching a tour in October in support of his album. TMZ reports that Kim Kardashian and their baby will be joining him on the road.

Watch Yeezy in the “SNL” promo below.

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Ahead of his performance on this weekend’s “Saturday Night Live” season finale, Kanye West took the stage at the Adult Swim Upfront Party at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Wednesday. The G.O.O.D. Music chief stood in front of a giant pyramid and flashing lights while performing his hits and new material off his upcoming album.

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Kanye West has the Internet abuzz after tweeting what appears to be a release date for his album.

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