Kanye West's Shockingly Cocky Quote
Find out what the rapper said to land him in the No. 2 spot on the 'Shockingly Cocky Quotes' countdown.
See Kanye West's Shockingly Cocky Quote and the Full ListBorn: Atlanta, GA, 1977
Years Active: 2004-2009
Influenced by: Mase, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Common, DJ Premier, Run-D.M.C., Erick Sermon
Genre: Hip-Hop
Biography: In the span of three short years, Kanye West went from hip-hop beatmaker to worldwide hitmaker, as his stellar production ...
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Nov 03 2009 7:45AM
by Carter Maness
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Fashion
The Boombox Music Blog: Well, I guess those India spiritual retreat rumors didn't quite pan out. Recent reports from close associates -- namely DJ A-Trak and Mr. Hudson -- have revealed that Kanye West is back in the studio and working out some ideas for his fifth ... Read moreOct 27 2009 14:30PM
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The Boombox Music Blog: Kanye West will be be featured in the forthcoming book, 'Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story Behind The Song,' alongside many of today's best selling artists, including Christina Aguilera and John Legend. A partnership between the 'Chicken Soup ... Read moreOct 23 2009 16:15PM
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The Boombox Music Blog: Director Spike Jonze is no stranger to music video innovation. In fact, he's one of the best to ever do it, visualizing classics such as the Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage,' Weezer's 'Buddy Holly' and Kanye West's totally awesome 'Flashing Lights,' where ... Read moreVideos (29)
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