With Michael Jackson dead, there sits a vacant throne waiting for the new King of Pop. Kanye West says it should be him and even went so far to ask the Jackson family for their blessing. While they’re still mourning. Classy. Ace Showbiz reports:
“You know everyone loves and respects Michael but times change. It’s so sad to see Michael gone but it makes a path for a new King of Pop and I’m willing to take that on,” so he told Scrape TV.
On what makes him deserve the title, Kanye said, “There’s nobody who can match me in sales and in respect so it only makes sense for me to take over Michael’s crown and become the new King.” The rapper then added, “First there was Elvis [Presley], then there was Michael, now in the 21st century it’s Kanye’s time to rule. I have nothing but respect for Michael but someone needs to pick up where he left off and there’s nobody better than me to do that. I am the new King of Pop.”
Furthermore, Kanye reportedly has reached out to the Jackson family to obtain official permission to use the title but so far received no response from them. It is believed that the family is still mourning over Michael’s death.
Sorry, Kanye, but you have to earn that title the way Michael did. But since Joe Jackson isn’t the spry, young child abuser he once was, he gets to use a car. With a gun. I’d start running now.
Thanks to Ryan who’s the King of Tips.
EDIT: Idolator has debunked this story and it appears it’s the work of a The Onion-esque site that a few news outlet took seriously. Which I don’t blame them considering this was the most believable thing I’ve ever heard in my life.
Fregger | July 29, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Flurghhh
Fregger | July 29, 2009 at 2:14 pm
This guy is full of rhubarb.
Sportsdvl | July 29, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Kanye likes fish sticks
doodie | July 29, 2009 at 2:16 pm
After sex, Kanye likes to cuddle, with himself.
craig | July 29, 2009 at 2:16 pm
He’s got my vote for King of Douche.
clareargent | July 29, 2009 at 2:17 pm
good lord.
Fumus | July 29, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Woohhoo I’m the king of tips…
Gracias, my good man.
http://thesuperficial.com/2009/07/kanye_west_im_the_king_of_pop.php
The Superficial
On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM, Ryan wrote:
> http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00026040.html
Paul | July 29, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Kanye is a gay fish.
How about “King of Whiny Racist Moron Asshole Douchebag Hacks”
lol | July 29, 2009 at 2:18 pm
SOUTH PARK MURDERED ME LAST NIGHT AND IT’S PRETTY FUNNY. IT HURTS MY FEELINGS BUT WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM SOUTH PARK! I ACTUALLY HAVE BEEN WORKING ON MY EGO THOUGH. HAVING THE CRAZY EGO IS PLAYED OUT AT THIS POINT IN MY LIFE AND CAREER. I USE TO USE IT TO BUILD UP MY ESTEEM WHEN NOBODY BELIEVED IN ME. NOW THAT PEOPLE DO BELIEVE AND SUPPORT MY MUSIC AND PRODUCTS THE BEST RESPONSE IS THANK YOU INSTEAD OF “I TOLD YOU SO!!!” IT’S COOL TO TALK SHIT WHEN YOU’RE RAPPING BUT NOT IN REAL LIFE. WHEN YOU MEET LITTLE WAYNE IN PERSON HE’S THE NICEST GUY FOR EXAMPLE. I JUST WANNA BE A DOPER PERSON WHICH STARTS WITH ME NOT ALWAYS TELLING PEOPLE HOW DOPE I THINK I AM. I NEED TO JUST GET PAST MYSELF. DROP THE BRAVADO AND JUST MAKE DOPE PRODUCT. EVERYTHING IS NOT THAT SERIOUS. AS LONG AS PEOPLE THINK I ACT LIKE A BITCH THIS TYPE OF SHIT WILL HAPPEN TO ME. I GOT A LONG ROAD AHEAD OF ME TO MAKE PEOPLE BELIEVE I’M NOT ACTUALLY A HUGE DOUCHE BUT I’M UP FOR THE CHALLENGE.
DrainBamaged | July 29, 2009 at 2:18 pm
This guy is such a dick.
Duchess Of Dork | July 29, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Holy hell, how has nobody murdered this guy yet?
missywissy | July 29, 2009 at 2:20 pm
He’s a gay fish,…. a mutha fuckin’ gay fish…..
Maybe he can be King of VanDeCamps.
He likes to put them in his mouth.
DrThrasher | July 29, 2009 at 2:23 pm
I GOT A LONG ROAD AHEAD OF ME TO MAKE PEOPLE BELIEVE I’M NOT ACTUALLY A HUGE DOUCHE BUT I’M UP FOR THE CHALLENGE.
CHALLENGE STATUS: failed
april | July 29, 2009 at 2:23 pm
i really can’t stand this idiot
missywissy | July 29, 2009 at 2:24 pm
oh, and that thing around his neck looks like ghetto car upholstry.
in complete agreement with the Duchess…. Between Michael Jackson’s doctor and Jan Adams, how is Kanye still alive? Gay fishes are hard to kill, I guess.
Booboo | July 29, 2009 at 2:24 pm
You dont claim that title yourself, its given by the people. Just because some people might tap their food to a catchy beat you made doesnt mean they like or respect you. You are the King of Douchbaggery.
F.I.N.E | July 29, 2009 at 2:24 pm
I wish I could say something witty, but words seem to fail me….
ugh Kanye…just…ugh!
stupidass | July 29, 2009 at 2:24 pm
haha, what a dickhead. this is the behavior of 5th graders.
by the way, I’M already the new king of pop. i already called dibsies, no takebacks.
Harold^Sick | July 29, 2009 at 2:26 pm
What a fucking tool. This guy defines “garbage.”
DrThrasher | July 29, 2009 at 2:26 pm
I just noticed he referred to himself as kanye.
“The rapper then added, “now in the 21st century it’s Kanye’s time to rule.”
I can’t possibly think of a bigger sign of an inflated ego than that.
Brad Nixon | July 29, 2009 at 2:26 pm
He is a failure I hope he dies in a firey car crash.
Brad Nixon | July 29, 2009 at 2:26 pm
He is a failure I hope he dies in a firey car crash.
Judge Wapner | July 29, 2009 at 2:27 pm
douche
Captain_Insano | July 29, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Request for King of Pop title denied. We present you with the title “Urkle the Second”.
Mos Def | July 29, 2009 at 2:34 pm
JT is more deserving than Kanye. But really, right now nobody can even come close to Micheal or Elvis.
Chef | July 29, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Who? What a fuckin dumb ass!
Not Me | July 29, 2009 at 2:35 pm
It’s not like I don’t enjoy a Kanye song every now and again, but honestly? The new King of Pop? Is he retarded? He has mental issues. This guy is the biggest egotistical prick I’ve ever heard of. Shut the front door, Kanye! You’re not that great.
ann | July 29, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Well he’s nuts like Michael so that’s a start
Cheryl | July 29, 2009 at 2:37 pm
@5–King of Douche indeed. I second that.
Mickey0123 | July 29, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Kanye West is the King of Stupid. That is about it.
Jenny | July 29, 2009 at 2:38 pm
King of Tips may need to recheck his facts. I read this story early this morning, but within hours it was already being debunked as a hoax.
it’s believable, cause Kanye is that big of a tool — but I don’t think the story is true.
http://www.examiner.com/x-1994-LA-Celebrity-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m7d29-So-Kanye-may-NOT-have-deemed-himself-King-Of-Pop
Danklin24 | July 29, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I thought this guy was going to quit being such an asshat. I see that turned out well. You dont name yourself the king of pop, asshole, you just are. That would be like someone giving themselves a nickname. I swear this guy is fucking borderline retarded. Seriously, wtf is wrong with him? What a classy nig.
Superevil | July 29, 2009 at 2:39 pm
That people gayer than Kanye West are people that type in all caps.
ghost of MJ | July 29, 2009 at 2:39 pm
**insert spooky sounds** Kaaanyyeee. You are a douchebag. If I was still alive I would kick your ass just so that people would laugh at you getting your ass kicked by me. Only you like you. Other people don’t like you. **boooo**
Joana | July 29, 2009 at 2:40 pm
This guy is so retarded it’s almost painful to watch. Somebody should just give him his cookie or whatever, and send him back to his room. PLEASE
Doctor DeezNuts | July 29, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Someone smoke that dumb ass motherfucker. What a waste of air.
Seriously? SERIOUSLY?! Who the FUCK does he think he IS? A GAY FISH?
people are laughing at you | July 29, 2009 at 2:41 pm
You know, I don’t even think Kayne is a real name. I think it is just some letters put together to make a sound. He’s such a putz.
Monie | July 29, 2009 at 2:42 pm
What a fucking retard.
TURDS | July 29, 2009 at 2:49 pm
*IT’S OFFICIAL*
The new king of pop is…Marilyn Manson!
Mole | July 29, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Could he be any more desperate and delusional?
Fumus | July 29, 2009 at 2:52 pm
@31 that is conjecture from a blogger. This news is all over the web, till Kayne denies it personally, he’s douche and it sounds like something he’d say.
Upinya | July 29, 2009 at 2:52 pm
What a dick lick. He is so full of himself. May the next car crash will have a different result. Kanye will never be anymore than his now. I bet if his dick was long enough, he would tuck that fucker between his legs and fuck himself. And then say he is better than himself.
Clamhammer | July 29, 2009 at 2:56 pm
The new King of Pop is gonna suck my lollipop.
Andyman | July 29, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Michael didn’t exactly earn the title himself. He made it up.
Kelley | July 29, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Have to agree with #16, big-time … where the hell does this guy get his sense of entitlement from ? Never mind his bloated ego … dickhead. The guy is unreal.
Christopher | July 29, 2009 at 3:00 pm
More like the Court Jester of Pop at this point… Keep topping the charts and sales for another 20 years, Kanye, and maybe you’ll be considered for the job.
monty | July 29, 2009 at 3:00 pm
such a gay fish
Nate | July 29, 2009 at 3:02 pm
This guy just oozes class don’t you think?
anon | July 29, 2009 at 3:05 pm
I can’t believe people with that large of egos exist
PeeBag | July 29, 2009 at 3:08 pm
The source is Scrape TV – isn’t that a humor site? I’m calling BS on this one for sure.