Kanye West to Receive Video Vanguard Award at 2015 MTV VMAs

Well this news should please at least Kanye West! The music star has been chosen as the 2015 recipient of MTV’s Video Vanguard Award.

The controversial rapper was chosen as this year’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award recipient because of his his career-spanning groundbreaking videos, legendary VMA performances, and continued impact on music, art, fashion, and culture.

No matter how you feel about West as a person, it’s hard to deny he has talent. Throughout his career, he’s blended musical and visual artistry to a powerful effect. West always does what he can to push boundaries and these attempts have resulted in him delivering something new with every successive video.

Once he receives the award, West will joins a long list of past Vanguard recipients including: Michael Jackson, Madonna, Peter Gabriel, Guns N’ Roses, Beastie Boys, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce.

West hasn’t commented on receiving the honor yet, but we’re sure whatever he has to say will be in classic Kanye fashion.

The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by Miley Cyrus, will air live on Sunday, August 30 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

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