What would a Kanye West show be without a rant? After debuting his designer masks on Friday, Mr. West was back to his old self during his second of three shows at Revel in Atlantic City.
While performing “Clique,” he went on a tangent about the media (“They’ll try to tell you Kanye’s so crazy, so deranged… I ain’t crazy, I’m just not satisfied”), the criticism he received for his women’s fashion line, and being snubbed in major categories by the Grammys.
“I love Maroon 5, but when I lost for Best New Artist to Maroon 5… Or when Watch the Throne and Dark Fantasy, neither of them got nominated for Album of the Year, or when “Ni**as in Paris” didn’t get nominated for Record of the Year… So don’t expect to see me at the Grammys this year, you nah mean?!” yelled Yeezy, who was nominated for six awards at the 2013 Grammys.
He also addressed his ill-fated tour with Lady Gaga, death threats from people on Twitter, and his plans for the future.
“I will die for what’s in my heart,” a passionate ‘Ye told the crowd.
Kanye West had everyone talking after he rocked a kilt while performing at “12.12.12: The Concert for Sandy Relief.” But the fashion icon topped himself during his show at Revel in Atlantic City last night, donning a series of masks.
Following a short stint over the summer, Yeezy returned for the first of three shows at Ovation Hall this holiday weekend. He opened with “Cold,” performing his Cruel Summer cuts “Clique” and “Mercy.”
Sparkling in a crystal couture mask by Maison Martin Margiela, he commanded the stage with the remix to Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” mixing it in with his own “Diamonds From Sierra Leone.” He changed into a feathered mask and made it snow as Kim Kardashian and Meek Mill looked on.
Watch the man behind the mask take the stage in Atlantic City.
Tyler, the Creator got a Christmas surprise when Kanye West showed up to the Odd Future store in Los Angeles over the weekend.
“Hai My Friend Came By The OF Store Today ( creep face haha),” tweeted Tyler, who posed for a funny photo with ‘Ye. “I STILL FAN OUT NO MATTER WHO IT IS THIS SHIT IS GNAR.”
A year ago, he gave Yeezy a piece of art that he created. “HE WAS SUPER STOKED AND I WAS SUPER FUCKING STOKED. JUST THOUGHT ID TELL YOU,” shared Tyler.
Later in the day, Tyler and his OF groupmates played their third annual Christmas show in Santa Ana, Calif.
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Kanye West and Alicia Keys lent their voices to “12.12.12: The Concert for Sandy Relief” at Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday. Sporting a Pyrex hoodie and leather kilt, Yeezy performed over 10 songs including “Mercy,” “Clique,” “Power,” “Jesus Walks,” “All of the Lights,” “Diamonds,” “Gold Digger,” and “Runaway,” closing with “Stronger.”
“I got friends that was displaced ’cause of Hurricane Sandy that I let stay in my place so this is an emotional evening for us,” he said after “Touch the Sky.”
Looking radiant in red, Alicia Keys closed out the evening with two songs. “I’m so honored to be here with you tonight. This is for our brothers and sisters. We can become brand new,” said the New York songstress as she performed her new single “Brand New Me,” taking a moment to reflect on her city.
She continued with “No One,” encouraging everyone to put their lighters in the sky. “My city, New York City, is the most incredible city, the most resilient city,” said Alicia before taking a bow.
Pharrell got a surprise visit from one very famous fan during his Q&A at Design Miami 2012 during Art Basel. While promoting his book Pharrell: Places and Spaces I’ve Been, The Neptunes producer received a question from Kanye West, who asked him how he developed such a high taste level and influenced so many people.
“Mr. West, how you doing? Thanks for joining us,” said Skateboard P before answering the question.
“When you step into this real world of art, design, and fashion, you realize that all great things are made from a functional viewpoint first,” he said. “And that was one of the greatest lessons I had to learn.”
Frank Ocean has had a tremendous year and 2013 is looking even better. The Odd Future singer-songwriter leads the pack with six nominations at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
The Game catches the holy spirit on “Jesus Piece,” his dark collaboration with Kanye West and Common, which also serves as the title track to his fifth album, in stores Tuesday. The Compton MC gets introspective (“Hip-hop was better off when it was just Dre, Scarface, and Esco”), while Common drops some righteous rhymes and ‘Ye provides the hook (“Something like my Jesus piece”).
The Game kicks off the first Sunday Service of the month with “Rollin’” featuring Kanye West, Trae tha Truth, Z-Ro, Paul Wall, and Slim Thug. The soulful track, produced by Kanye and Cool & Dre, will not appear on Game’s upcoming album Jesus Piece, due December 11.
“Yet again we couldn’t get the sample cleared,” tweeted the Compton MC. “But when you get the album.. Put this in ya playlist right behind ‘Jesus Piece’ & it will line up perfectly.”
