Rapper Kanye West has admitted that his chart battle with rival 50 Cent was a publicity stunt that he dreamed up to sell more records.
West was declared the winner when the two stars went head to head in September after releasing their albums on the same day. But he now admits that he was responsible for creating the media frenzy.
In an interview with GQ magazine, the singer said: "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 s**t-talkers in rap history. There's no-one in rap history for talking more s**t than me and 50. That's something I will stand on."
Referring to 50 Cent's vow to retire if he lost the battle, West said: "Oh man, he sold so many more records by saying that. Man, 50 is really one of my favourite rappers, too. I almost feel bad (about beating him)."
The rapper attended his mother's funeral in Oklahoma City today along with 1,000 friends and family, including Beyonce Knowles and her boyfriend Jay-Z.
Donda West died following a plastic surgery operation, which was believed to have included a tummy tuck and breast reduction.
Source: Metro.co.uk
West was declared the winner when the two stars went head to head in September after releasing their albums on the same day. But he now admits that he was responsible for creating the media frenzy.
In an interview with GQ magazine, the singer said: "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 s**t-talkers in rap history. There's no-one in rap history for talking more s**t than me and 50. That's something I will stand on."
Referring to 50 Cent's vow to retire if he lost the battle, West said: "Oh man, he sold so many more records by saying that. Man, 50 is really one of my favourite rappers, too. I almost feel bad (about beating him)."
The rapper attended his mother's funeral in Oklahoma City today along with 1,000 friends and family, including Beyonce Knowles and her boyfriend Jay-Z.
Donda West died following a plastic surgery operation, which was believed to have included a tummy tuck and breast reduction.
Source: Metro.co.uk
