If there's one thing Kanye West is known for other than his music or fashion sense ... is probably his big fat, inflated ego.
That ego is back again.
Following the sudden death of Michael Jackson in June, West seems to think he's next in line to take MJ's title of the King of Pop. In an interview with Scrape.TV recently, he explained.
"You know everyone loves and respects Michael, but times change. It's so sad to see Michael gone, but it makes a path for a new King of Pop and I'm willing to take that on," Kanye said.
Why does he deserve that title?
"There's nobody who can match me in sales and in respect, so it only makes sense for me to take over Michael's crown and become the new King.
"First there was Elvis [Presley], then there was Michael, now in the 21st century, it's Kanye's time to rule. I have nothing but respect for Michael, but someone needs to pick up where he left off and there's nobody better than me to do that. I am the new King of Pop."
Really Kanye? What do you think people?
Update:Idolator has debunked this story, revealing that its source (Scrape.TV) appears to be am Onion-esque site, which carries the disclaimer "All content herein should be considered rumour or truth based solely on your perspective." Take it how you will ... it sounds like something Kanye would say, but he may not have either.
you are a no good person knaye firsttry to get number 1 singels in a row and sell about 20 million of your copies you suck and WTF ARE YOU THINGKING
D-Nice 2009
Unbelievable!!! Son really got to get his head out of his ass! WTF.
OBZA KING
Nah!!he bluffing
http://obzaking.wapruby.com OBZA KING
He is da next king of comedy
CAZZY
HEY U CAN'T BE POP...
dretruth
he is a total ass hole can he dance sing and have police follow him every where. did he start at the age of 8? this nigga is truly bugging!!!
Tone
i want whatever he smoking cause that nigga straight trippin...michael earned that title! what has that nigga kanye done?? not a damn thing, he cant even sale 400 million albums world wide like michael can..and believe me no one wants a sissified baby who whines over awards when he dont win them, given the tittle "king of pop". theres only one king of pop and thats michael! kanye had to be high saying some crap like that!
Lyn
Kanye's EGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.wtnrradio.com A-Beatz of WTNRRADIO.COM
Ignorance. The reason Michael Jackson has been and will always be the King of Pop was because of the unmatched success of the album Thriller, still to this day. So until you equal or better the sales of Thriller, Kanye, Michael will continue to be The King of Pop.
GEORGE
The man above me said it best. Kanye is feeling himself too much again.
http://www.hiphopaffair.com akaybx
sorry Kanye, you're no the king of pop....
http://carboncopy rapman
Is he high?
Philly-O
Read what he really said...Kanye said he WANTS to be the new King of Pop. Though I think dudes like Usher and Justin Timberlake will fight him for that title.
Everybody wants to hate on Kanye for having a big ego...but let's be honest, being humble only gets you so far. You gotta have an ego to be a megastar.
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Bring it on....I can't wait
Jarret Smith
NO not at all
Nameless
Negro NO!!!
b.k.illa
U just daydreamin Kanye,U not near to become king of pop&u dont sing.So Sit yo ass down with dat mess
nychris
i thought the gay fish episode of south park was a reality check but i guess hes still living on cloud 9. the difference between him and the king of pop is that the king of pop is not self proclaimed. he has taken himself out of the running all because of his egotistic comments
Elina
I LOVE KANYE DEARLY BUT HE NEEDS TO KNOW THAT THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE MICHEAL JACKSON!!!!NEVER!!!
Gilloteen
Ha Ha........
powerfresh
i vote YES cuz i was sad from mj's passin but readin kanye's joke it made me laugh and i kno alot of ya'll is laughin to so give him a break for makin a funny
getsomegetright
somebody knock this dude out sounds like he's on coke-kane music these days suck ass...
http://www.asdf.com Munny
He is da next king of comedy
He is da next king of comedy
He is da next king of comedy
He is da next king of comedy
He is da next king of comedy
LOL LOL that was halarious
moneisha
THERE IS A SUCH THING AS BEING TOO FULL OF YOURSELF- HE'S A JOKE
http://www.youmail.com ayo4yayo
WTF IS HE ON? CUZ I WANT IN ON IT!!!.....LMAO
All Day Jay
we still want the old kanye back 4 get that pop ish Autotune is done and u never needed it im still a fan but please reserve hip hop!!
man...i mean....i rezpect Kanye...
he's doing his thang, he got the swag and ego.
but this...i really wanna know wtf is he thinking?
http://dvsinc.blogspot.com/ Vengeance IS MINE!!!!!!!!
MICHAEL WAS CROWNED BY THE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!
BUT HE THINKS HE CAN TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE????
TRULY DELUSIONAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chirsty
He is a crazy fool. MJ hasn't been gone over a couple months and he's making stupid a** comments like that. This may make his record sells hit rock bottom.
He's the King of Dumb a** comments
InSaNeO
hes the king of all gay fish
Disgusted
I used to like Kanye when he first came out, you know in his "through the fire" days, when he was humble but What the hell made a few record sales go to his head??? He ain't all that good in the first damn place. He will NEVER be Michael, no way no how.
Angela
Love how reluctant everyone is to clarify that this whole thing is bunkus. So much for gettin the truth out. :)
me
Justin timberlake will be the only person how could maybe take on the status of king of pop he's been doing it since he was young and he is a hit machine and he's actuly pop
JT
wow... he just needs to keep his mouth shut. eat ahh dick kanye
EL PAISA
Congratz to the new king of poop
YungMall
Kanye...King Of Pop? 4Real? Sumbody Please Slap the fuck outta Kanye West 4 making a Dumb ass comment Like that!! U will Never Fill MJ's Loafers the only thing u have in common wit MJ is Them Tight ass Jeans U be wearing that's prolly why u can't think straight fuckin Skinny Jeans cuttin off ya Blood circulation!! Fucking Idiot.
jimbo
fuck you nigga you aint shit your just a mouth for jay to blast in when b is on tour
http://Yahoo.com N.E.R.D
He need to sit hiss ass down somewhere and sck a diqk
Big Mike
Do that shit!!!!! We're already KINGS!!!Don't HATE the game. Kanye is killing the pop game!!!That means more money$$$
Dtrick
Nigga Please, What Are Talking 'BOUT!!! You Dumbass, Wow Ok You're Good But Fuck It Not Enough For Now There's No Contender For This Tittle Even Jay-Z Don't Dream About It So Shut The Fuck Up Man
http://ballerstatus bigsykedaddy
How dare you insult the king of pop.until you sell well over a billion albums and are crowned by the public like mike,you need to close that fat mouth of yours homie before I beat that ass so good,you will have 2 make through the wire part 2. You gotta problem you coward. (I'm callin u out u gaylord)
Lyn
Kanye... Shut the fuc up....... Cause Chris BROWN bout to get that CROWN!!!!!
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what is he thinking ?! My GOD !! his not even worth it !! i mean his style did'nt really was a big shonking thingy right ? And he was'nt really that good in making songs. michaal cares for the enviroment how about him ?! his such an ignorant person!! And his songs are'nt that good too. BETTER LUCK NEXT TiME KANYE WEST !
greg
His music is aweful! not good hip hop at all and not good pop either!
GRim ReepeR
Attention Attention thiers another jigg asss nigger running his mouth wrecklesssly...Every time kayne opens his mouth and thiers not a rap coming out he ends up looking like a fkng ASS CLOWN
If there's one thing Kanye West is known for other than his music or fashion sense ... is probably his big fat, inflated ego.
