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Kanye West Does VH1 Storytellers, Which Will Be The Best VH1 Storytellers

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Storytellers hasn't been very active in the Celebreality era. The VH1 series (in which Meat Loaf and Jewel once shared their inspiration in intimate venues) hosted only Mary J. Blige and Kid Rock in 2008. Perhaps Yeezy will breathe new life into the fallen franchise, like he's done with the TR-808 and the shag. VH1 Storytellers: Kanye West was filmed at the Sony Stages in Los Angeles on 2/13 and premieres this Saturday 2/28 at 9/8c. We've got a sneak preview in the form of "Stronger," though it doesn't include the storytelling part.

Here's the setlist:
"Nightmare"
"Robocop"
"Flashing Lights"
"Amazing"
"Say You Will"
"Stronger"
"Good Life"
"Heartless"
"Touch the Sky"

Bonus: "Love Lockdown" will be viewable online only. I guess we'll never hear the story about how Kanye's friend showed him pictures of his kids and all Kanye could show him was pictures of his cribs? I do like that he's rapping in a giant Lite-Brite. I also like his hot pink shirt (nullus).

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sigh. fucking great.

Posted by: joy profile link at 02/25/09 12:47 AM  | Reply
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nothing much

Posted by: pain at 02/25/09 1:06 AM  | Reply
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why do so many douchebags get famous and people listen?
why?
This guy needs to vanish he's ridiculous


Posted by: douche at 02/25/09 1:19 AM  | Reply
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i used to think that about vencal
he of the chalice
and the sweet wine
we ran
endlessly
through forests deep
and waters strong
just to get to this place
so please, kind sir...
SHUT THE FUCK UP.

Posted by: bane  in reply to douche's comment at 02/25/09 1:26 AM  | Reply
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A performance better than Tom Waits'? I fucking doubt it.

Posted by: red at 02/25/09 1:42 AM  | Reply
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*looking forward emoticon*

Posted by: grace6697 profile link at 02/25/09 7:50 AM  | Reply
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i might have to watch this with my mom

Posted by: ian g at 02/25/09 9:53 AM  | Reply
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and Stereogum's "a Kanye post a dsy, keeps the doctor away" begins once again.

Posted by: Ron Jenkins profile link at 02/25/09 10:08 AM  | Reply
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kanye, yes, tell me all about your LIFE. wanna know what INSPIRES YOU, via ridiculous quotable nonsense

Posted by: sarahspy profile link at 02/25/09 10:25 AM  | Reply
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I hope he explains exactly what he'd do for a blonde dyke. Anything, I suppose.

Posted by: Deezey profile link at 02/25/09 11:21 AM  | Reply
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"Aaand... here's another one about when that bitch dumped me. Hit it..."

Posted by: grantwood profile link at 02/25/09 11:34 AM  | Reply
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For some reason this performance makes me think Kanye should do a rock album. Possibly something in his voice.

Posted by: Daniel at 02/25/09 12:33 PM  | Reply
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http://video.aol.com/video-detail/will-ferrell-as-neil-diamond/3336102856

This is the only Storytellers that matter. Will Ferrell as Neil Diamond on SNL's version of Storytellers.

Posted by: Greg at 02/25/09 12:39 PM  | Reply
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So is Kanye gay? You know, like, on the down-low?

Posted by: tom at 02/25/09 1:46 PM  | Reply
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Seriously. What the hell is going on with his hair?

Posted by: ACB profile link at 02/25/09 2:48 PM  | Reply
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Wyclef Jean and The Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds storytellers show of what it used to be.... GOOD. This is nonsense. It's just small shows with big production. This has all the intimacy of a wooden condom.

Posted by: Holmes at 02/25/09 4:25 PM  | Reply
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as underwhelming as 808s was i still think ill have to watch this

Posted by: Panda Snare profile link at 02/25/09 5:09 PM  | Reply
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He fucking changed so much, I like the old Kanyeee.

Posted by: ronnie at 02/26/09 11:08 AM  | Reply
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I wish Chris Brown would have kicked HIS ass

Posted by: Rihanna at 02/27/09 4:06 PM  | Reply
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I just gave that "exact" same shirt to Goodwill last month. I bought it back in my club days, and realized I couldn't legitimately wear it in real life if I wasn't on drugs. Either I'm a forebearer of fashions to come, or Kanye is definitely on some next level drug tip. Apparently all I needed was the black bowtie. Kanye sampled my fashion sense!?

Posted by: JK at 03/04/09 12:35 PM  | Reply
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