Kanye West: Ready to Take Michael Jackson's Throne?

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Kanye West: Ready to Take Michael Jackson's Throne?

Fri., Jul. 31, 2009 7:28 AM PDT by Breanne L. Heldman

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Kanye West thinks it's his time to rule as the King of Pop.

He's totally the obvious choice to follow Michael Jackson's reign.

"You know everyone loves and respects Michael, but times change," he is quoted by Scrape TV. "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. 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. 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."

Wow. We knew Kanye was into himself, but really?

No, people. Not really.

But apparently, numerous publications fell for the "interview" the "Heartless" singer gave to Scrape, which is a humor brand in the vein of The Onion.

In short, they made West's interview up. To be funny.

But the joke was on Ace Showbiz, Celebuzz, the Superficial and a handful of news channels who all reported the notoriously egotistical rapper's claims.

Suckahs!

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