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September 14th, 2009, 09:09 GMT · By

Kanye West Ruins Taylor Swift’s VMA Moment with Outburst

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Kanye West embarrasses himself at the 2009 VMAs by interrupting Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech
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Fans must already know by now that, when it comes to awards, Kanye West can act in ways that suit no one else besides himself, having often expressed his dissatisfaction with the winners in one category or another throughout the years. Last night was no exception, as Kanye jumped on stage to proclaim that the award for Best Female Video should have gone to Beyonce and not Taylor Swift, who was already halfway through her acceptance speech.

19-year-old Taylor was presented with the award by “Twilight” hottie Taylor Lautner and Shakira, having managed to beat competition from the likes of Beyonce, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga and Pink. The young singer was clearly shocked by the announcement that she had won but her amazement became even bigger when Kanye West rushed on the stage, took the microphone from her hand and addressed the crowd by saying that Beyonce should have been the winner.

“Yo Taylor. I’m really happy for you. I’m gonna let you finish but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time!” Kanye said. Beyonce was equally shocked, as the camera zoomed in on her and it was clear that she did not know what to make of the rapper’s words. Taylor Swift, on the other hand, was at such a loss for words that MTV had to cut from her just standing there stunned to an overall view of the scene. The booing of the audience was still very loud, though. Kanye West apologized hours later for the outburst in a post on his blog, saying he didn’t mean to ruin Taylor’s moment.

“I’m Sooooo sorry to Taylor Swift and her fans and her mom. I spoke to her mother right after and she said the same thing my mother would’ve said. She is very talented! I like the lyrics about being a cheerleader and she’s in the bleachers! I’m in the wrong for going on stage and taking away from her moment! Beyonce’s video was the best of this decade!!! I’m sorry to my fans if I let you guys down!!!!! I’m sorry to my friends at MTV. I will apologize to Taylor 2mrw. Welcome to the real world!!!! Everybody wanna booooo me but I’m a fan of real pop culture!!! No disrespect but we watchin’ the show at the cribe right now cause…. Well you know!!!! I’m still happy for Taylor!!!! Boooyaawww!!!! You are very talented!!!!! I gave my awards to Outkast when they deserved it over me… That’s what it is!!!! I’m not crazy yall, I’m just real. Sorry for that!!! I really feel bad for Taylor and I’m sincerely sorry!!! Much Respect!!!!!” Kanye said on his blog all in CAPS.

Clearly, even if he apologized, Kanye still feels that, just like he did, Taylor Swift should have handed her award to Beyonce, because her video was better. Most fans disagree, as also do those who count neither as Beyonce nor Taylor Swift supporters, but who saw the rude interruption and believe that Kanye, by now an experienced artist, should have left the young country singer enjoy the moment she had worked so hard for. 


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Comment #1 by: Interesting on 14 Sep 2009, 12:16 UTC reply to this comment

Idiot. Someone needs to slap him... clearly his mamma didn't do enough of that!


Comment #2 by: Bahamian Girl on 15 Sep 2009, 18:58 UTC reply to this comment

Kanye West outburst was rude and inappropriate. Yes everyone has their own opinion but you have to go about it in the proper way. He had his moment. It was Taylor Swift moment. Yes rude to have taken the microphone away from her as she was giving her acceptance speech and say the award belongs to Beyonce... Down right disrespectful. He should have left well alone. If Kayne gave up an award he felt as though he didnt deserv then thats his business that doesnt mean he has the right to control anyone else's life. It Taylor WON the award then she WON!!! IT HERS KAYNE ""GET OVER IT". You she lost all mu respect and a fan... You are a hater.... MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS.... You go Taylor Swift that was your moment and you deserved IT...


Comment #3 by: DCS on 18 Sep 2009, 11:54 UTC reply to this comment

Kanye West should be banned from any public appearances from now on because he is an idiot who just can't keep his big yap shut. Ignorant putz!


Comment #4 by: Raveen Mahesh on 19 Sep 2009, 15:39 UTC reply to this comment

My goodness...

Kayne West acted like a moron.
However talented he may be, but within him is this stigma that only blacks are musically talented.

He should be banned from any of this events and people should stop buying his cd's. That will teach him.


Comment #5 by: Morgan on 19 Sep 2009, 16:13 UTC reply to this comment

Gosh, his apology wasn't much was it?
He pretty much said he was happy for her but she should give her award to Beyonce because it was (in his world) the right thing to do.
I think there are two things wrong with that...
A.) Taylor deserved it, she shouldn't have to give it up
B.) Beyonce probably wouldn't take it from her even if Taylor offered!
Seriously, Kanye, nice try at the apology thing, but it didnt work very well. At least he tried i guess...
-Morgan


Comment #6 by: Mike Berger on 21 Sep 2009, 06:30 UTC reply to this comment

Stop the publicity! Why give heed to a jerk?

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