Video: Kanye West yelling backstage at 2007 VMA

Kanye's indie banner-waving and iconic photoshoot recreations made him and his 50 Cent sales showdown difficult to avoid, we know. But aside from the inevitable, forthcoming post about Curtis's concession speech (and subsequent renege on his retirement vow), it's safe to say you're in the clear -- it's over. Also, as likely you've read but haven't seen/heard, Kanye's relationship with MTV is over, too... But we digress -- this one's for the artists with 9/11 releases that don't necessarily have the promo budget/foresight to concoct a headline grabbing "rivalry." Avey, Panda, Deakin, and the [...]

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