Following NY, Ye partook in the Art Basel Week festivities today and played his new album at the Design Miami/Basel. Above, he recites “New Slaves”. All praise Yeezus next Tuesday. info

With Yeezus now just days away, ‘Ye gives a small glimpse into the studio while he records “I Am A God” with the album’s executive producer, Rick Rubin. Get it on June 18th.

During the final days of creating Yeezus, Kanye broke his no media policy for a Q&A with New York Times’ Jon Caramanica. Kanye opened up on parenthood, Kim Kardashian, dead prez’ influence on his music, music and fashion blacklash, the new album and working with Rick Rubin. Read the article in its entirety here. One of the things I thought when I heard the new record was, “This is the anti-‘College Dropout.’ ” It feels like you’re shedding skin. Back then, you were […]

“DON’T ASK ME QUESTIONS, MAN! SHUT UP! DON’T EVER TALK!” Basically if you got a camera and wish Yeezus a happy birthday, don’t expect a thank you— Ever! Previously: vs. Pole & Paparazzi

At the loading dock in NYC’s meatpacking district, Kanye hosted a listening session for his upcoming album, Yeezus. He played a few tracks off the album, explained its concept and marketing strategy. Those in attendance included Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, DJ Khaled, Timbaland and more. Above is a highlight via Info. Yeezus drops a week from today.

YN returns to HuffPost Live and keeps Kanye as the topic of discussion. On this go round, he talks the week prior to Yeezus‘ release, Kevin Durant’s possibility of signing to Roc Nation Sports and more.

Following Kendrick Lamar and Nas the previous day, Kanye closed out Governors Ball last night on Randall’s Island in NY and treated fans to a few tracks presumably off Yeezus. Above, NM catches Ye ‘s run through “I Am God”. He also performed “On Site” as well as “Black Skinhead”, “New Slaves” and goes off on a light rant. Believe it or not, Yeezus drops June 18.

Kanye turned 36 yesterday and toasted to the good life with the likes of Jay-Z, Nas, Beyoncé and others at New York’s Jamaican restaurant Miss Lily’s. Nas took to his IG to share a few photo ops.

Lord Yeezus, it’s a girl! On last night’s season premiere of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim revealed the gender of their first child. “I’m so excited we’re having a girl. Who doesn’t want a girl? They’re the best and I know that’s really what Kanye has always wanted. He wanted a little girl.”

Before Kanye resurrected into Yeezus, he kicked a 13 minute freestyle over The Game’s “Dreams” and Common’s “The Corner”. Both tracks were produced by the man himself. Pretty impressive.