Our friends over at Rap-Up Magazine uncovered a recent quote from Kanye West, in which he praises Beyonce, comparing her to legendary singer Tina Turner.

“Nobody really wants to recognize that Beyoncé is a f***ing living legend and that she is just as great, if not greater, than the artists that we had in the past…that she’s probably greater than Tina Turner.”

There’s a rumor circulating about the blogoshpere concerning Kanye West and Victoria’s Secret supermodel Sessilee Lopez.

“Kanye was instantly smitten with Sessilee and it’s not hard to see why. But it’s more than just looks for Kanye, they get on really well and have a deep connection,” a friend of the model has revealed to Britain’s The Sun.

“Recently, Kanye has invited Sessilee to several parties and the pair have also had a few quiet nights together… Everyone wants a piece of Sessilee, she is one of the hottest models around. But she is very fond of Kanye though.”

This is, of course, a British tabloid. So as usual, a grain of salt is recommended. If it’s true though, Good for Yeezy!

HOSEA THOMAS CHARGED FOR MURDER OF T.I.’S FRIEND » The man suspected of shooting T.I.’s assistant and childhood friend, Philant Johnson, was found guilty by a jury last week. We discussed T.I.’s testimony a couple of weeks ago. 34-year-old Hosea Thomas was on trial for the shooting death of Philant Johnson and firing at T.I. and his entourage following a May 2006 concert in Cincinatti. In T.I.’s testimony, he told the court that he sincerely believed those bullets were meant for him.

T.I. told jurors that he believes the bullets fired at him and his entourage during a gun battle two years ago were meant for him, but they struck and killed Johnson, his assistant and longtime friend. T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, was not injured in the shooting on Interstate 75. Harris had been at Club Ritz following a post-concert party, and police said his entourage became involved with Thomas in a dispute over access to the club’s VIP area.

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Kanye West – 808’s and Heartbreaks – Dropped out of college. Then he re-enrolled, and, on his third album, finally graduated. Next, he was supposed to get a “good ass job.”

Instead, he had his heartbroken. With life, expect the unexpected. Kanye West has had one hell of a year. West’s first and only true love, his mother, Donda West, died from surgery complications. He’s been arrested twice after clashes with the paparzzi, and he even called it off with his fiancé, Alexis PhiferHe’s lived through blow after blow, and the album itself is a reflection of how reality can reflect art or vice versa.

So, with all that Kanye has been through thus far, it shouldn’t shock anyone that he shelved his original album titled, Good Ass Job, and recorded an album full of loss, vocal robots, and heartbreak.

LISTEN: KaNYE WEST – SAY YOU WILL

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BEYONCE – “SINGLE LADIES”

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The 2008 American Music Awards, hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, aired live on television last night from The Nokia Theater in Hollywood. As you can see in the image above, Beyonce and her friend Sasha Fierce performed their hit single, “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).” Other artists who performed on the show include: Kanye West, Ne-Yo, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, and more! Continue reading for the rest of the photos.

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HOLLYWOOD // SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD 2008 » The 2008 American Music Awards went down last night in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theater in Hollywood, and Kanye West posed for photos on the red carpet. Rihanna, Chris Brown, T-Pain, The-Dream, Jamie Foxx, Ne-Yo, Alicia Keys, and more also hit up the red carpet. Continue reading for the rest of the photos.

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John Legend’s new album, Evolver, has been out for some time now, and everyone has been talking about it! “Green Light,” featuring Andre 3000 has been one of our favorite songs now for a minute. So, we had no other choice but to review the album. Producers that are featured on this project are Kanye West, John Legend, Malay, KP, Midi Mafia, Will.I.Am, Trevor Horn, Devo Springsteen, The Neptunes, Supa Dups, and Teddy Riley. The album has been considered to be John Legend’s most heavy pop influenced effort.

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Rap superstar Kanye West graces one of two 10th anniversary covers for Fader Magazine. In this issue Kanye talks about his new album, 808’s & Heartbreak, and what he wants people to understand about it.

“What I want is for people to realize at this point is, I don’t give a f*uck. That’s why I made this album. I’m using auto-tune because I don’t give a f*ck. I like the way it sounds.”

A link to the entire issue will be posted at TheFader.Com on Tuesday, November 25th.

Quote Courtesy of MWZA

Rapper Kanye West got into a little scuffle with the paparazzi once again … this time in England. As he was leaving a British nightclub Thursday night with a few unidentified women, he was approached by a photographer, who claims the Chicago native lashed out at him, shoving the camera into his face causing a little cut on his nose.

The incident, which took place outside the Tup Tup Palace club in Newcastle, England after West’s performance at Newcastle Arena, landed the 31-year-old rapper behind bars, but he was immediately released. He will be performing at Birmingham NEC tomorrow (Nov. 15th), Glasgow SECC (Nov. 16th), and the Manchester Evening News Arena on Nov. 17th.

No official statement from the label or Kanye’s camp has been released, and probaby won’t.

No charges were filed in this incident or the last one.