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Thanks to Ye, the Kardashian Klan is expanding. During his final show at the Revel last night, Kanye shouted out his “baby mama”, confirming girlfriend Kim Kardashian’s pregnancy. Afterwards friends and family shared the news. According to E!, Kim’s 12 weeks. This’ll be the couple’s first child. Congrats, it’s a new day!

UPDATE 1: Ye gettin his Jodeci on.

UPDATE 2: The expectant mother says:

After performing as The Man In The ̶I̶r̶o̶n̶ Furry Mask, it seems ‘Ye had some things to get off his chest again. On night 2 of his 3 night run in Atlantic City, he speaks on people saying he couldn’t be a rapper, the negative criticism of his fashion show, and his recent Grammy snub. It’s from his heart, nahmean.

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Kanye returned to the Revel Ovation Hall for the first of three shows and was the man behind the furry and bejeweled masks. Here’s what Normal Mag caught at last night’s cruel wintery concert.

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More plaques on plaques for Jay and Ye as “Niggas In Paris” has just hit triple platinum. Also this week, their album’s opening track, “No Church In The Wild” passed the 500k mark. Congrats—again!

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Pyrex hoodied up with a kilt, Mr. West later lent his services for the relief concert and opened up his set with his latest tracks then quickly ran through his catalogue. Please donate here.

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Looks like Art Basel is full of surprises. During Pharrell’s Q&A on his Places & Spaces I’ve Been memoir at Design Miami, Mr. West gets the final question in asking P how he developed his taste of art and his influence on others.

Bono? In this studio clip above, Swizz Beatz previews a track titled “Skyscrapers”, which he revealed features Kanye and U2′s Bono. The beat is knocking so far. Stop it, stop it.

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With a Kanye and Cool & Dre beat (initially for The Documentary, says Ty Kidd) in the tape deck, Game’s rolling deep with some of Texas’ finest for today’s Sunday Service. It doesn’t get any smoother than this.

“ROLLIN” feat. Kanye West, Trae Da Truth, Z-Ro, Paul Wall & Slim Thug !!!!! Once again, we couldn’t get the sample cleared.. but once you get the Jesus Piece album… line this up right after “Jesus Piece” & it will fit pefectly !!! if we can’t clear it… we will find away !!! Produced by @kanyewest & @coolanddre … Artwork by @vladsepetov

Last night, Big Sean returned to his home city for his first headlining show. Guests at the Palace Arena included J.Cole, Pusha T, Common and more. Above, Kanye joins him for “Clique” for the finale. Oh God.

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UPDATE: Concert recap via HotHipHopDetroit

TNGHT held things down last night at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. While remixing Kanye’s “Cold”, Mr. West made an on-stage cameo (2:12 mark). If it weren’t for the Twitter confirmations, ‘Ye could’ve been mistaken as a bum rusher.

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