: Either Kanye West is A genius ... or he's crazy. MediaTakeOut.com just caught wind that the popular rapper is secretly working on a new venture - a Broadway play.

According to one of our snitches, Kanye's been hard at work on what is being called a "Hip Hop Musical." Here's how MediaTakeOut.com's insider describes it:

[Kanye's] hard at work on a new play. It's sort of like a musical, because the actors "rap" their lines. I hear it's really interesting. Plus Kanye's a genius so you know it will be hot
'Ye ... we're gonna ride with you on this. Oh, and can we get some FREE TIX to opening night...

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CrystalCourt

first!


Trinbagonian

1st?


beauty_n_bmore

ID GO SEE IT


try2taimee

oh so corny, but I will def check it out


CeeYa

He could do it


waltbabylove

FLOP


jessb03

that could be hot...i trust yezzy!! :)


bigtymvp

ummm.....can someone get thish nooka a medic


ALiLuV

interesting...


SEXYshay

MTV's Carmen? It's been done before!


RdotRdotDubya

COME ON NOW...

THIS IS KANYE WEST'S ECCENTRIC AZZ.

PLEEEEEAAAAASE DON'T TELL ME YOU'RE SURPRISED.


Skillz-Inc

It's not gonna work. SEXYshay is right!!!


CrystalCourt

I loved Carmen!


IGOTSUMTHIN2SAY

Nothing wrong with being different, but Carmen was ***!


Im_So_Cynical

There goes the neighborhood!!



slogin

www.myspace.com/kenkeent best producer alive!


PleaseBelieve

Is he sewing the clothes too?


MSINDEPENDENT33

I love me some Kanye!


LadyJ40

Cool.


InfiniteTruth

WASN'T THIS TRIED BEFORE? HIP-HOPERA!!! DIDN'T DO TO WELL IF I RECALL BUT GOOD LUCK


TashaK

This might actually be hot. Something like the hip-hopera Carmen.


BIGHoMiE09

Lowkey, i think YE dun fckd wit BADU.


saywhat42

Kanye's a genius. . . say what you want bout him. . .Kanye's on that *** list of true innovators


StayFocused09

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Goose82084

That would be nice!!


TOUCHE

that should be hot


islandchick03

He so special


shellbee823

I would by the dvd


LOVEDENISE

OH GODD! lmao


Selector

GREAT...all we need, more BAD RAPPERS



b_rich30

thats cool... but if it dont work u can lose $$$$$$$$$$$$~


NinaDee

YES, I L0VE IT!


MISSMILA

I just want to see what happens when he doesn't win a Tony award!


SoWhat1

I think he wants to be the next Jay-z! That's the story!

Jay is going to perform on DC Jan.19!!!


xpinkbeautix

he is beginning to be more creative! i love his new album "808's & Heartbreaks"! cant wait for the musical


ghettofabman

I'd say he's crazy.....or ***.....or both.

Come on, now! Broadway?!?!?


nackeisha

GO KANYE!!!!!!!!


toy24toy

It may turn out pretty good as long as its not like Carmen...now that was some trash


DQC

hustlaahhh! i love it! nice move, kanman!


iluvgosip

kanye need to sit down some where and get his thoughts toether


BIGDADDYMIX

Interesting


StBernard

I'll gos ee it because you never know what you're going to get with KANYE WEST. That ni**a crazy as hell, but he's smart!!!


SooSurrus

This would be a success...Set It for the CHi..I guess i have to start writing my lines


ElishaLashe

This is why I love Yeezy!!!! for that mtv Carmen comment!!lol yea right!!that was a joke!! There is always 1 hater!!lol


CMM-N-AJA

Ye is super talented!



Carameleyez

i think it might be hot why not give it a try another way to stack that bread

Good morning MTO


DOUBLELDOUBLEL

*** ON KANYE U STARTING 2 MAKE US LOOK BAD U R. KELLY, YUNG BERG, ALL WE GOT IS CRUICAL CONFLICT. LOL *** WE NOT LOOKING GOOD


yamomma

Sounds like its gonna be tight... love you Ye!


stefjay1972

He needs to do something to keep his mine occupied. I really feel sorry for him. The lost of his mother is consuming him. Let's pray for Kanye.


girlygirl

He should have RAPPED his last album!


yamomma

And why the *** would Kanye give MTO some *** free tickets when they talk reckless about him like there's no tomorrow???? Yeah right MTO..


Sydney_P

OK....


almasez

Most geniuses are a bit crazy. I LOVES Kanye, hate his mama is gone. *sigh* Kanye come to Brooklyn and get yourself a nice home cooked meal and play some chess with my son. He's your biggest fan.


SooSurrus

@ Double L...Crucial Conflict....REALLY? Bwhahahah


DayDreemer

It sounds like a hotmess!


cicipen

Genius!!!


Atlman

Burp!


DQC

Kanye is greatness. Snap outa yall's hatefulness and recognize and respect! some of yall need to go see if you can get a job to towel his forehead after each scene. f'*** losers. lol mto wont be paying u for hating on ni'ggas making moves. LOL


GuessJeans

And I hope he is successful. I love Kayne and I think he is uber-talented! He thinks outside the box and his new album is refreshingly different. I'm sick of the bling, bling, hoes, violence, calling each other ***'s , and fancy cars rap thing. it's getting old and play out. Kayne hitting them up with this techo/rock/eclectic rap and I'm loving it!


2sexy4sho2

that sounds cool,i would like to see it



2sexy4sho2

but then again i support anything kanye west does,the man is a genius


STOCKING_CAP

OK GOOD LUCK BUT IT ALREADY BEEN DONE JUST IN RNB STYLE REMEMBER RKELLY TRAPPED IN THE CLOSET


VicSage

This B**tch *** diva needs to be fitted for a straight jacket...Broadway doesn't need you Dumbye...It's time to sit your whiny cry baby *** down somewhere..Real Talk.


VicSage

2sexy4sho2 writes: but then again i support anything kanye west does,the man is a genius ------------------------------ Apparently you both suffer incessantly from 'Delusions of Grandeur'..Real Talk.


Blue_Flame

I don't know if I would pay to see that, rap concerts suck enough. I would much rather just watch videos and listen to the CD.


Mantis

MR. WEST!!!! We would love to be part of this. We are Atlanta rappers with universal appeal. I know you read MTO so please have your people hit us up about auditions!!!

www.myspace.com/bigkellsandmantis


Mantis

BTW LUV the 80's feel to ya album Mr. West


DQC

Mantis!!! yayy! at least one person on here is about some progress. Good luck to you, baby. Instead of seeing something to begrudge and hate on, you see an opportunity!!! Love it!


JUICY-STL

1ST I HOPE HE DOES WELL


Seatownchick

thats what sup, i'd support that. maybe it would get him to focus on somthin positive for a while to help lift his spirits. i love ye and how he do his thing best of luck!


queen_pin

well i guess we are taking over broadway the white house and then the world


AskRainaNow

That should be interesting


southerngirl74

Kayne West is genius


chaugabook

Only Kanye! I would not go see it.


fire4u

lmaofffffff! Kanye is getting wacker and wacker!. It's cool to be different, but please don't mock broadway like that! That's like putting ketchup up on a premium choice Filet mignon steak. It's tacky. sigh... I love ya music, but Take your meds, Ye. he he



jazzybabee

THATS DIFFERENT. DO U KANYE!!


daughtercreole

Kanye must be runnin out of ideas This sounds like the *** *** ever thought of


huhduh10

i say do it and i bet mos def would be in on it


spermmakesprettykids

kanye wat ever makes you that cash booy

whats up queen_pin u are sexy as heck gurl! you want my sperm to make you that pretty baby girl??


Foxy90210

I'm sick of the whole hip hop propaganda already!!! AND KWANYE NEED'S TO GO SOME WHERE AND REST...


soulsangr

that'd be dope... i hope he'd use unknowns instead of people we know.. there is SO much talent out there.. I hope you hold auditions Ye!


allahuakbar

Capitalism at it's finest!!


DeeVa

good morning ya'll


almasez

Kanye is a genius. Deal with it. You can't put genius in a box. ***, we are soooo non progressive. Wonder what the comments would be if Jay Z made a play about dope peddlers. ??


gossipgirllover

dont kno bout this one...but mite be worth checkin out


damaddblogger

ye is a weirdo, but if he pulls this sh!t off, ima check it out.


Mantis

@ DQC

Thanks very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


bugged1

Yeah, I hope doesnt used that *** Auto Tune effect in the play


SouthernGul

Different, I suppose.


MissJacque

That should be interesting!



Kinge

that pic looks like a michael jackson tux and bow tie from the off the wall album, that pic looks like something from the 80's for real but any ways that is a thin line _____________ between genius and crazy. It is hard being the first at things believe me I know, I hope it turns out well for him.


Blkgodus

Sounds a little corny but I'll be open minded about it


Blue_Flame

FOSTER

Hey Lady! It was Jim, maybe both, hell if they could do it Kanye would kill it. I still hate seeing rappers perform live, and I love hip-hop. It just sounds like yelling and the crowd always joins in, but who knows, it could work.


cutenkinky

It could work.


Blue_Flame

@FOSTERLADY

Well if he does it, I hope he gets some undiscovered talent and make it worth watching. People are getting tired of big name dropping to sell tickets.


SexyMama082181

Kanye is BROKE!!!


tempertease

i love kanye's music!


misshugrad

You mean like the Hip-Hopera? I love Kanye, but I think the idea of it is corny.


spermmakesprettykids

@ sexymama082181 your so fcking pathetic that you cant get your own picture..you unreal hoe


SexyMama082181

@spermmakesprettykids Where's yours? You too ugly I know!


arionie

we'll see if he confirms it on his blog but if he does i'll go see it too...chi-town stand-up!!!!!


hugemariahfan

Everybody always trying to be new and innovative. I think it would be annoying hearing people rap their lines, sort of like in that movie with Beyonce and mos def. Please....its been done before...

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VicSage

Obviously most of the board is suffering dearly from 'Delusions of Grandeur' so let me clarify and help...Stephen Hawking is a genius.SimilacYe is a rapper who wears tight *** pants and whines uncontrollably when his diaper isn't changed..So let's not get it twisted in any shape or form!" Y'all are straight up flippant and mad lax with that genius tag with this dude..Cut it out..For Reala...


mzzlisha75

It's a good idea, but all I can say is I hope Kanye prepares himself for the naysayers. Broadway can be brutal, some shows do well others do not. I hope he don't throw a big hissy-fit if this show bombs.


Baxby

This should be interesting. Kanye is a true artist that takes risks. Whatever he is dreaming up should not be compared to the MTV Carmen. It was touted as being a Hipopera, but we all know that it was hardly that. It would be great if all artists (not just Hip Hop) thought outside of the box, like Kanye has been doing.



KastorTroy

THATS DOPE


cameronangel

Interesting--

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goldenear

Very interesting concept. Can't deny the creativity of Kanye.


ClassicBlackness

From Hip Hop Opera to Rap Opera is not a big stretch! *yawning*


icu_lQQkin

Y'all know Kanye is....different


longdicterrance

Do ya'll believe everything mediatakeout post. why come we blacks can come on here and read this *** but we can't peform bettter than are counterparts in college or better yet in HS. if mediatakeout post all celebs are gonna jump off the bridge is everyone gonna jump too. If you can come on everyday and post then you can have your *** in class like me than your mediatakeout...


spermmakesprettykids

@tempertease why you keep changing your pic for ma? your cute and all but you aint all that ma! seen them indianapolis girls ma ya aint all that!


Dreayonn

Love Hip-Hop but not enough to see it incorporated into a Broadway Musical. I respect Kayne's vision tho. Hopefully he's successful!


ROYALTGIRL

wOw KanYe...That wont work! Lol!!!

Wwwwavy..im wavy!!!

new word i learned lol!!!

whas good fosterL?

BlueFlaaaaame!

whas good MTO!!!!!


tempertease

@sperm makes pretty kids are you kidding me? y r u on my dyck 4? u stalker! i know im sexy just like my signature says..im dark and lovely and jealous folks hate me go pick on somebody r own age ***


WomanOfACertainAge

Oh brother, WHO CARES? Mainstream America won't go see it so what's the point, it'll close in 2 weeks!


loulouslim

Genius i think not he wont be da 1st remember carmen tht mtv production beyonce was in it was nice they should had put that on broadway


bebeswagga

that'd be cool sort of like the hip hop opera carmen. with bey.


205_allday

Sounds interesting...


2sexy4sho2

@VicSage,oh *** up kanye west is a genuine,like it or not,and besides dont respond to me if i aint had *** to say to you



THECHAUFFEUR

"$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$".


SexyMama082181

@bebeswagga PIG-FACE!!!


DQC

LOL VicSage is what u call a 'limited ni'gga'. Yup, I said it. It's delusions to you because you see yourself with limits. I know Kanye can do and will do it. Thing is, I don't think all this debate is necessary because Kanye isn't looking for OUR permission, especially not Vic the hater's. I've never seen him flop or fail so I know it will just be greater greatness added to his already GREATNESSSSSS! Go Kanye!!! Wish all black men were as charismatic and bold as you, boo. Love it! Then they wouldn't be so f'uckin insecure and hateful!


DQC

lmao @ sexymama, bebeswagga do look like a pig and a dog had a baby! lol


spermmakesprettykids

@sexymama082181 who you calling a pig face with your stolen idenity? check yo self ma and your going to wish my sperm made your baby..watch when mto approve me ma


VainChick

You know what...You better do your thing Kanye! Someone should! We have every other *** musical that people of color don't attend, it would be nice for a change!

Ummm...just make sure they don't *** up the vocals this time when you're singing. That's all I'm saying!

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bama-jay

could be dope


SexyMama97

How SexyMama082181 calling anyone out about how they look and you hiding behind one of MY pictures u STOLE??

((LOL))

You only getting this much burn cause Im bored, cause you know like I know and the ppl on MTO know your a wack *** ma ***, ya digg!

Kick rocks puta and stop living for this virtual $h!t....


LowLifeSwag

PICK ME PICK ME KANYE, I RAPS!

LOW LIFE ON THE PROWL, TRYIN TO SEE WHO I CAN CLOWN

I GOT SO MANY NAMES, I'M THE HOTTEST THING AROUND!

I GOT THE INTERNET GOING NUTS, I KNOW YALL HOPING FOR THE DAY THAT I JUST BITE THE DUST

STORM LET ME ***, NOW WHOS NEXT?

I GOT MY EYE ON EVERY *** WITH A BIG CHEST

SO MANY BAD FEMALES ON HERE, I JUST CAN'T REST

YALL BUY SOME GEMS, I LOVE FEMS SO MUCH I MADE EM ALL 90% OFF


Blue_Flame

HEY ROYALTGIRL!

@FOSTER

AIN'T SHE THO!


She_So_Guttah

dammnn. i love me some kanye


IMSONEGATIVE

@SEXYshay EXACTLY! LOL BUT WE SEE HOW GOOD IT WILL BE!


Mz_cEE

i think iz gonna b da bizniz honestly....I mean iz different atleast he aint tryna tell his whole rap career like Jom Jones old, lame ***!! lmao


KEEYSHAJ50

fosterlady HEY WASSUP...



boriluv78

Who cares??I don't


LowLifeSwag

I know you *** feel my flow! I be in here every *** getting you scamps mad so come on and feel my flow!


DannyDan

i hope this is better than his album!

cause that singiing was mad ***!


Fat_Momma

I WOULD GO CHECK THAT *** OUT...BUT THEM NIKE AIR YEEZY'S THATS COMING OUT IN MARCH IS COLD AS HELL!

"I MIGHT LOOK YOUNG BUT I'M A GROWN AZZ WOMAN DAWG"


ROYALTGIRL

@fosterL..O this ole thang...i think its kinda cute huh? lol!!!!

@blueflaaaame..you know i have to change it soon.,LOL!!!

@vain..hey VAIN!!


ROYALTGIRL

hey Keeesha baaaaby..see you all been youtubing??


KEEYSHAJ50

fosterlady GIRLLLL THATS IS MY JOIN OOOHH LOOK AT MY BOO NAS GIRL IMA GET U FOR THAT LOL...

ROYALTGIRL HEY GIRL WASSUP WE JUST GETTIN STARTED LOL...


KEEYSHAJ50

FOSTERLADY CHECK THIS OUT LOL ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJWpNkcyx8E&feature=related


chitownbaby

OH GOD YE!


KEEYSHAJ50

FOSTERLADY I KNOW SHE DOES GOSPEL NOW BUT HER SWV SONGS WERE HOT BACK THEN LOL

HERES ANOTHER COKO/SWV SONG... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOKd_et0A4o&feature=related


ROYALTGIRL

Okay FosterL, im about to check it out!


You_Know_Me

That sounds pretty interesting..


missdelicious242

this sounds like its gonna be HOT


ROYALTGIRL

@fosterL...oooh that last chick got Knocked the f**k out!!! LOL!!!! dat s how i wanna do ole girl...LOL!!!!


ChicaGOrilla7

KanYeezy Boi Whatdown Famo A U was tweeekin supa hard on heartbreak but *** it u still coo tho



ROYALTGIRL

keesha..im like okay...SWV..IS MY JJJJJOOOIIINNTTTT!


yamomma

Kanye is a musical genius.


ROYALTGIRL

OKAY WE GOT KEESHA ON THE TURNTABLE...I LIKEY YO SWV HOT PICKS!


KEEYSHAJ50

FOSTERLADY LOL LET ME CHECK THIS VIDEO OUT

LOL ROYALTGIRL...


KEEYSHAJ50

fosterlady LOL GOOD NAME AND NO U DID'NT POST THE JACKSON 5 LOL,YEAH I REMEMBER MOKENSTEF HES MINESSS WAS MY JOIN TOO 95 FOR THAT *** LOL...


KEEYSHAJ50

FOSTERLADY HERES SOMETHIN FOR YA... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnEi2MyqBlY


ROYALTGIRL

@KEESHA..JOHNNIE GILL USE TO RIP!!!***.E..CLASSIC! BWAHAHAHHAA!!


2sexy4sho2

i meant genius**


ROYALTGIRL

THAT LIL BABY IS LAFFIN!!!!


KEEYSHAJ50

ROYALTYGIRL JOHNNIE SURE DID ESPECIALLY RIGHT HERE... [link to external website removed]

FOSTERLADY NEVER HEARD THE TONY TONE ONE BEFORE THANKS LOL UH OH U POSTED THE SOUULLL TRAIN LOL...


KEEYSHAJ50

FOSTERLADY ROFL AT THAT BABY AND LIL BOY HE SHOULD GO TO AMERICAN IDOL TRY OUTS LOL...


Girlsluvgems

I think it will be good. Kanye seems to have a real good ear for music so this is something I would mos def see...


Mizt03

Looking forward to seeing it!! Kanye is such a genius love his music!!


angel_baby

Kanye is a very creative man so it may be good. he may need a little help but hes going through alot. His mother died and his fiance divorced him- give him some slack


almasez

Do your thang Kanye. I'll be there.



RedNoir

AAANNNT! WRONG! Already been done BIG BOI did a hip hop ballet... Kanye y you gotta be a biter then scream like a baby when ppl bite you... and quit the auto-tunes, u shound like Suga Honey Ice Tea!

RedNoir out!


takeitorleaveit

I didn't get this album, but I wouldn't mind seeing this play.


chicagofinest1

WHO KNOWS IT MIGHT WIN GREAT REVIEWS!!!!!!!


Spitfiyah

HmMm... It MiGhT Be OfFiCIaL Do3!


Mo93k

I'd definitely attend that play! GO KANYE!


mkef9779

it should be tight! a lot of plays rhyme and are sung so this should be an upgrade...


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spoiled78

It'll probably be like that garbage Carmen: A Hip Opera. Booooooo :<