Seems as if our local DJs are not the only one enjoying popularity after their so-called feud. According to a story posted on another website, the rapper told all in the December issue of GQ.
Kanye West has revealed his chart battle with rap rival 50 Cent was a publicity stunt he dreamed up to sell records. The pair went head to head in September (07) when both of their albums were released on the same day. West won after a frenzied media battle he now claims he created.
The multi-platinum hit maker comes clean to GQ (December '07 issue) magazine, stating, "It was a complete publicity stunt. It was my idea. I knew it was going to take off as soon as we were going to come out on the same date. Think about it - you got the two biggest sh*t-talkers in rap history. There's no-one in rap history known for talking more shit than me and 50. That's something I will stand on." He adds of 50 Cent's vow to retire if he lost the battle: "Oh man, he sold so many more records by saying that. Man, 50 is really one of my favorite rappers, too. I almost feel bad (about beating him)." Although, West hammered 50 cent with sales in the U.S., it was 50 cent who sold more albums worldwide than his play-play rival.
Also in the cover story, West, who GQ magazine has named as one of their 2007 Men of the Year, does not discuss the sudden tragic passing of his mother Donda in the article, but he does speak on his impending marriage to designer Alexis Phifer. "I'm just going to go and get married I'm not going to make a big deal out of it. It's not to prove anything to anyone it's for me, for stability in my life, and I'm so happy that I found someone that I really love, that challenges me, that keeps my life interesting, that's just as crazy as I am."
Figs said
11:24 11/28 2007
Yeah it was an obvious publicity stunt, but it made things more fun. Kanye over 50 anyday.
Rakeem said
11:48 11/28 2007
yuh dun know still.. but if u notice, it was jus in the states that Kanye won (album slaes).. worldwide 50 sold more.. so yuh dun know mi yute..
Crazypickney said
11:53 11/28 2007
I aint gonna lie, that stunt was fun!
pengo said
11:59 11/28 2007
50 a di winner overall. few big man dem bless.
Rakeem said
23:40 11/28 2007
yea man.. the big picture is 50 sold more worldwide...
Kanye West has revealed his chart battle with rap rival 50 Cent was a publicity stunt he dreamed up to sell records. The pair went head to head in September (07) when both of their albums were released on the same day. West won after a frenzied media battle he now claims he created.
The multi-platinum hit maker comes clean to GQ (December '07 issue) magazine, stating, "It was a complete publicity stunt. It was my idea. I knew it was going to take off as soon as we were going to come out on the same date. Think about it - you got the two biggest sh*t-talkers in rap history. There's no-one in rap history known for talking more shit than me and 50. That's something I will stand on." He adds of 50 Cent's vow to retire if he lost the battle: "Oh man, he sold so many more records by saying that. Man, 50 is really one of my favorite rappers, too. I almost feel bad (about beating him)." Although, West hammered 50 cent with sales in the U.S., it was 50 cent who sold more albums worldwide than his play-play rival.
Also in the cover story, West, who GQ magazine has named as one of their 2007 Men of the Year, does not discuss the sudden tragic passing of his mother Donda in the article, but he does speak on his impending
marriage to designer Alexis Phifer. "I'm just going to go and get married I'm not going to make a big deal out of it. It's not to prove anything to anyone it's for me, for stability in my life, and I'm so happy that I found someone that I really love, that challenges me, that keeps my life interesting, that's just as crazy as I am."