Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" goes Platinum

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterMany fans hoped Kanye West would have returned in 2009 with a rap album. Following the release of 808s & Heartbreak, West said he would return to rap with his next album. But, Kanye West had a minor problem during the MTV Video Music Awards when he interrupted Taylor Swift accepting her award.The media had been waiting for a chance to punish Kanye

Jay-Z defends Kanye West on "The Howard Stern Show"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterSeven years ago, Jay-Z decided to push Kanye West as a rap artist and he helped create a monster. Ever since his 2004 debut album, The College Dropout, Kanye West has been one of the most vocal men in hip hop. In some ways, he took the place of rival, 50 Cent.Kanye West turned heads in 2005 when he publicly called out former president George W. Bush.

Jay-Z and Kanye West go "H.A.M."

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast week, Kanye West announced the first single from his album with Jay-Z, Watch the Throne, would be released. The two rappers decided to record together last year. Kanye West has fought his entire career to prove himself to Jay-Z. Despite his constant praises, West always felt like the little brother.Jay-Z feels Kanye West did a lot of growing up

Mannie Fresh tells Kanye West to Watch what he Says

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFive years after Kanye West called George W. Bush out during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Bush spoke out. He said the comments made by Kanye West hurt him. Bush also said that was the lowest point in his presidency.Kanye West and the former president communicated through the media for months. West apologized for his remark, saying that is how