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Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West has reportedly acknowledged comedian Aziz Ansari‘s spoof “Famous” music video but has not allowed it to become the official The Life Of Pablo visual.
According to reports, Yeezy’s team cleared up confusion over the parody video becoming an official West video.
Update: Kanye’s publicist has confirmed to Vulture that, sadly, Aziz and Eric’s spoof is not the official video. But Kanye and his team do think it’s great, so Aziz and Eric will always have that. (Vulture)
Initial reports suggested Ye allowed Aziz’s parody to become the official music video.
Along with the rapper’s signature pout, the two also imitate his style. The parody-turned-official music video shows the pair biking through the cobblestone streets of Rome and walking through scenic fields of flowers while sporting oversize coats and shades. The duo even make his signature hand motions to the sky. Ansari has previously worked with West. The Parks and Recreation actor, 33, was featured in the rapper’s 2011 “Otis” video with Jay Z. (Us Magazine)
Ye performed his The Life Of Pablo album for the first time during an overseas Philippines show earlier this month.
Among the songs ‘Ye live-debuted off his chart-topping album was “Famous.” While performing for the crowd at Paradise Grounds, he paused for the controversial Taylor Swift lyrics, allowing the Manila crowd to recite the line in unison. (Rap-Up)
Yeezy boasted about his studio album killing its competition on the music charts a few weeks ago.
