Kanye West makes his directorial debut in an epic, visually rich music video about a phoenix. Presenting the 35-minute short film, “Runaway.”

Kanye West has replaced his bottom teeth with a row of diamonds.

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We’re getting our first look at what rap egomaniac Kanye West is calling the most visually-impressive music video of his career. The 35-minute short film “Runaway” is set to premiere this Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 8 PM on MTV, MTV2 and BET. The single is the first released from Yeezy’s hotly-awaited fourth album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The LP’s third official single — “All of the Lights” — featuring Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Elton John, Fergie, John Legend, The-Dream, Tony Williams, Kid Cudi, Charlie Wilson, Ryan Leslie, and La Roux singer Elly Jackson — will also be heard in the “Runaway” video.

Kanye West fled America and wandered the world for six months after infamously crashing the stage during Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Oh — and he thought about taking his life, too.

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From “Not Safe for Work” to “Not Safe for Wal-Mart!”

The cover of Kanye West’s new album — My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy — which features a nude, werewolf-like Kanye “chilling on the couch” while a bare-bosomed female “phoenix” straddles his lap, has been banned from the supersized American retailer, according to a Twitter rant Kanye posted Sunday.

According to the outspoken rap star, says his controversial choice of cover art well ultimately keep his disc off the shelves of many retailers. In related news, Yeezy’s 35-minute film “Runway” will premiere simultaneously on MTV BET MTV2 MTV.com BET.com VH1.com next Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 8 PM EST.

Brace Yourselves for Yeezy’s Dick Pics!

Ever wondered if the size of Kanye West’s ego is an indication of the size of his wooha? Well, the world will get the chance to size up the outspoken rapper’s manhood, if a new scoop from RadarOnline.com is to be believed.

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Kid Cudi and Kayne West go back in time in the video promo for “Erase Me,” directed by Jason Goldwatch. Featuring a cameo from Superbad’s Christopher Mintz-Plasse, the vid drops in support of the release of the official first single form Kid Cudi’s new album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, debuting Nov. 9.

FYI: Pink Friday star Nicki Minaj is dusting off her infamous British accent to narrate Kanye West’s hotly-anticipated short film “Runaway,” featuring supermodel Selita Ebanks.

“Runaway” — on tap to be the longest music video in history — is expected to debut soon.

Who needs a publicist when there’s Twitter?

Kanye West hit the social networking hub Wednesday to reveal that he has finally settled on a title and release date for his eagerly-anticipated fifth studio album.

(Drumroll please….)

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He’s had The Music World going gaga ever since he premiered the song at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Now check out the official cover art to Kanye West new single “Runaway,” featuring Pusha T of The Clipse. The song hits iTunes Oct. 5 — and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for a 40-minute short film — featuring supermodel Selita Ebanks — that should premiere soon.