The Recent Life of Kanye West

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Yes, He Can
A tuxedo-clad West performed at the Be the Change Youth Ball celebration during Barack Obama's Inauguration. "It feels so good to be standing here ... My mom would be so proud right now," he told the audience. West changed several song lyrics to reference the new President. Later, he wrote on his blog about the outfit he wore for the event, saying, "LOOK HOW FRESH MY SUIT IS."

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