Yeezy Does It - We look back on a seismic year for Kanye West

It’s been a strange 12 months for Hot Press Man of the Year, Kanye West. Ed Power looks back at 365 days of heartache, scandal and sublime art from a troubled superstar.

Kanye remains supportive of Trump despite backlash

John Legend, Questlove, and Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson have spoken out against Kanye's friendship with Trump.

Kanye West says his meeting with Donald trump was to discuss 'multicultural issues'

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump met the rapper yesterday at Manhattan's Trump Tower and sparked rumors about the encounter.

Kanye meets with Trump at Trump Tower

The visit has sparked rumours that Kanye will be performing at the inauguration.

#PrayForKanye Sweeps the Internet

Fans and celebrities alike send their well-wishes to the hospitalized American rapper.

Kanye West Is Hospitalised After "Psychotic Breakdown"

Kanye West was forcibly taken to hospital for his own safety after suffering a "psychotic breakdown", according to US media reports.

Update: Kanye Cancels Tour, Gets More Backlash from Snoop Dogg

It seems Snoop Dogg doesn't know what Kanye's talking about either.

Kanye Cancels Gig in L.A After Rant

Kanye West To Increase Security Around Kim Kardashian

The move follows the robbery of his his wife in Paris

Kanye West joins Instagram, confuses everybody

Ye gives in to join social media site

Watch: Fan Tries To Scale Kanye West's Levitating Stage

Unfortunately, things didn't go to plan for the wannabe spiderman

Kanye West confirms he's making a joint album with Drake

The much-rumoured Yeezy/Drizzy looks to be a go

Kanye actually seems serious about running for President

West/Hova 2020?

Is There A Kanye & Drake Mixtape Coming Out?

Mr. West hints at a collaborative project due for release

Kanye talks Taylor beef, performs with Drake

"I am so glad my wife has Snapchat"

Calvin Harris wants to make music with Kanye

Taylor nemeses unite?

Kanye pays tribute to mother on Twitter

On what would have been her 67th birthday

'Famous' video wins approval of painter who inspired it

Video now has at least one famous fan

Kanye West to Collaborate With Adidas Long Term

As well as rapper, you can now refer to Kanye West as the biggest non-athletic endorser of the sport clothing world.

Lena Dunham Takes Issue With Kanye West's 'Famous' Video

Ever since debuting this past weekend, Kanye West's 'Famous' video has been a constant source of controversy.

Kanye West’s ‘Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1’ receives hour-long remix

For reference, that’s twenty minutes longer than Yeezus .

Kanye West has added a new track to his album

The rapper added a new six minute track to The Life Of Pablo last night.

Kanye West Reveals His Video Game Only One

It's an ever-expansive career that Kanye has moulded out for himself.

Kanye West On Ellen Is An Instant Classic

"What's the point of thinking," says Yeezy during another surreal interview

Desiigner Drops 'Panda' Video Feat Kanye West

The up-and-coming rapper teams up with Chi town's finest

Kanye West Pulls A Taylor Swift Interruption At Wedding

The rapper is back stealing the microphone from people

Kanye West is Sued After Telling Fans His New Album Would Only Be Available on Tidal

The Life of Pablo is now available on several streaming sites

Listen: An Orchestra Mash Up Kanye and Beethoven

The concert took place at the Aratani Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday

Kanye West Races Tyler, The Creator At Coachella

Yeezy tries to take on the Odd Future frontman

Kanye: I’m feeling “positive vibes” about my presidential bid

The Chicago-born rapper is planning to run for office in 2020

Kanye's Life Of Pablo Reportedly Available On Apple April 1

The rapper's latest LP has widely been illegally downloaded

Kanye posts what he calls “twitter poetry” and apologises for the “craziness” of the last three weeks

Kanye-“I guess in a media world where you never hear the truth, the truth can come off as crazy”

Watch: Rare home footage of 12-year-old Kanye rapping

It seems the star always had high notions of himself rapping, "Nothing less could come from West"

Did Mark Zuckerberg respond to Kanye's plea for a $1Billion investment with a simple thumbs up?

Last week Kanye West tweeted Mark Zuckerberg requesting him to call him and now it seems that he may have responded

Kanye West asks white publications to stop commenting on black music

Yeezy says publications like Pitchfork, The NY Times and Rolling Stone cannot understand where his music is coming from and so shouldn’t comment

Martin Shkreli tries to buy Kanye’s album for $10 million

As if Wu-tang Clan’s record wasn’t enough for the CEO, he now wants to stop The Life of Pablo from ever being released

Kanye West Goes Off On An Incredible Twitter Rant

The latest victim of the Yeezy Twitter machine was rapper Wiz Khalifa.

Kanye West changes album title as SWISH becomes Waves

Rapper pulls the switcheroo with release imminent

Kanye West to debut new album in cinemas worldwide

With Cineworld as the partner, Dublin is in on the fun

Kanye West Shares 'Swish' Track List

Yezzy may be finito with his latest record, but he's keeping modest about it, humbly describing it as the "best album of all time".

Kanye, Massive Attack, Glen Hansard & Flatbush ZOMBIES star in Free Music Friday

There's also Bowie love from The Boss, Robbie Williams & Rufus Wainwright!

Listen: Kanye West & Miley Cyrus 'Black Skinhead' Remix

After three years of waiting, Yeezy's track finally sees the light of day.

LISTEN: Kanye West shares new track feat. Kendrick Lamar

'No More Parties In LA' is a tune begging for repeat listens

LISTEN: Kanye West releases new song

Bill Cosby, Nike and Kim Kardashian all get mentions

Kanye West Uses VMA Speech to Announce He’s Running For President in 2020

Kanye West received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at last night’s MTV Video Music Awards, and that the award was presented by West’s infamous interruption victim Taylor Swift wasn’t the most surprising aspect of the segment. After a lengthy speech, West shocked the audience by announcing that he's running for president in 2020.

Kanye Invades Kardashian/Clinton Selfie

Kim Kardashian got the selfie "she wanted"-almost!

WATCH:Kanye West praises Caitlyn Jenner in new documentary

Kanye West has labelled Caitlyn Jenner's gender transition as "one of the strongest things that have happened in our existence"

WATCH: Kanye West Addresses racism in freestyle

Following South Carolina church shooting, West speaks out against the terror of racism in the U

See a young Kanye perform early 'Gold Digger' with John Legend

Things have certainly changed...

Kanye unveils album details

The Chicagoan star's seventh album will be entitled So Help Me God.

WATCH: Kanye West's latest interview with Zane Lowe

The last time the rapper met Lowe, it caused headlines around the world.

WATCH: Kanye at the BRITs

The new song he performed, 'All Day', is set for Yeezy's next album.

WATCH: Kanye, McCartney & Rihanna live at Grammys

Kanye's solo turn on 'Only One' was followed by a group effort on 'FourFiveSeconds'.

WATCH: Kanye interrupts Beck at the Grammys

A (half) joking reference to his 2009 interruption of Taylor Swift's MTV VMAs speech last night.

LISTEN: Kanye West, Rihanna & Paul McCartney team up

Rihanna has unveiled 'FourFiveSeconds' online.

LISTEN: Kanye West & Paul McCartney collaboration

The Beatle sings and adds organ to West's tribute to his daughter North.

WATCH: Kanye West at World AIDS Day concert

Another set from a superstar in Time Square.

LISTEN: Kanye West reworks Lorde's Hunger Games track

'Yellow Flicker Beat' features on the new Hunger Games soundtrack.

Kanye West wins lawsuit against Bitcoin currency inspired by his name

"Coinye" was the name taken by the crypto currency.

WATCH: Kanye West's Cannes technology roundtable

Kanye discussing the relationship between brands and consumers on the internet...

Kanye West speaks at advertising conference

West explained how Samsung lead the way for Apple's monster Beats deal.

Kanye West working with Rick Rubin on new album

The in-demand, distinctively bearded producer has confirmed his involvement on West's forthcoming seventh LP.

WATCH: Kanye West's fan-made mini-doc 'New Testament'

The short film uses archived footage to give an image to West's recent interviews.

Kanye West debuts new song in Adidas commercial

The full version of 'God Level' will feature contributions by Hudson Mohawke, 88 Keys, Mike Dean and Noah G.

Kanye & Pharrell join forces for Dublin show

Hip hop and nu soul fans are in for a treat on July 2 when not one but two superstars of the genre join forces for a Marlay Park gig.

WATCH: Kanye West performs on Jimmy Fallon

The Roots and Charlie Wilson also joined in on 'Bound 2'.

Black Skinhead

WATCH: Kanye West unveils 'Black Skinhead'

We now have the final, official version.

Kanye West: Yeezus

Earning his croissants...

Lou Reed on Yeezus

The Velvet Underground icon given his review of Kanye West's latest offering.

The Burning Question: Kanye's Yeezus

Let us know your thoughts on Mr West's dark album...

FIRST LISTEN! Kanye West - Yeezus

Get this man a croissant! The razor-tongued king of controversy has created one of the most fascinating hip hop LPs of the year...

WATCH: Kanye's short film

Mr. West has unveiled a promo clip for Yeezus.

WATCH: Kanye West debuts new material live

He played songs from Yeezus at the Governor's Ball.

WATCH: New Kanye West

The star offered up two new tracks on the season finale of Saturday Night Live.

Kanye West Presents Good Music Cruel Summer

Kanye rounds up posse for cameo-stuffed mix tape

LISTEN: New Kanye track

'White Dress' is taken from the soundtrack of The Man With The Iron Fists.

All Of The Lights [Music video]

New video for Kanye West's 'All Of The Lights'

It's taken from his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album

All of the Lights

Monster - Muppet remix (Viral video)

LISTEN: Kanye and Jay Z team up

'H.A.M' is the first cut from Watch The Throne

7. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Monster

Bush calls Kanye insult his worst moment

George W. Bush in his upcoming memoir Decision Points said Kanye West's racist claim was his lowest moment as President

Shine On You Crazy Kanye

The rap superstar replaces the bottom row of his teeth with diamonds

Kanye West names new album

He has also confirmed the release date

Kanye West live at the Marquee, Cork

Kanye West makes surprise appearance at N.A.S.A gig

After finishing up his own show in Cork, he made a special appearance at The Pavilion too

Kanye West adds Cork Marquee show

He's also set to cameo in a Family Guy spin-off.

808s & Heartbreak

Messianic rapper Kanye West has survived grief and heartbreak to expands pop parameters on his new release.

Kanye West live at RDS

It's all glitz and glam on the intergalactic set of this lackluster performance, but the music manages to save the night.

West in Show

The famously egotistical Kanye West talks about storming the MTV awards and his synth-happy new album, 808s and Heartbreak.

Kanye West for Irish stopoff

Outspoken US rapper Kanye West is to visit Ireland for two headline shows this November.

Graduation

West crosses genres with wilful and speedy abandon, taking the listener on an epic quest where the journey is just as enjoyable and unpredictable as the destination.

Kanye West for Phoenix Park

Kanye West is the latest superstar to confirm a visit to the Phoenix Park Marquee.

Kanye West live at The Marquee, Cork

The night’s undoubted highlight is ‘Gold Digger’ which, combined with an apoplectic crowd and an eye-popping lighting display, reaches an apogee that maybe only Kanye can attain.

Clap your hands say Kanye

He's the hottest thing in rap. Now Kanye West is coming to Cork.

Kanye West reveals new Irish date

The hip-hop superstar has announced he will play a second date in Ireland this summer.

Kayne West: new Irish date revealed!

Kanye West is the latest addition to the Cork Live At The Marquee bill.

Kanye West @ The Point, Dublin

The current perceived wisdom on hip-hop is that (a) no-one makes decent albums anymore, (b) the gangster culture and it’s huge mainstream success has left it a joyless, soulless beast with no social conscience, and (c) it makes for a crap gigging experience. The word on Kanye West is that he is the one who could change all that.

Kanye West plays one-off Ireland date

The man with the Midas touch of hip-hop, Kanye West, has announced a return to Ireland at the start of next year, as part of his European tour.

Kanye West live at The Point, Dublin

The stage is well set for the entrance of Kanye West, who seems to have made the transition from producer to star performer with few growing pains. Having crafted beats for the likes of Jay Z and Alicia Keys, the Chicago native’s debut album College Dropout has lead to his new role behind the mic becoming a very successful one indeed.

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Kanye West for the Dublin Point

Kanye West enetrtains his newfound Irish fans at the Point Theatre this November