By Tom Johnson

Sep 14, 2009 11:15am

Kanye West — Too Late For Sorry

It’s a great video…no question.  But Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” did not win for best female video at MTV Music Awards.  The award went to teen superstar Taylor Swift.  That’s when Kanye West stepped in, took the microphone, and voiced his disbelief that Beyonce didn’t win, saying, "Taylor, I'm really happy for you, and I'm gonna let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time."

Later in the evening Beyonce won for her video and called on Swift to come back on stage to finish her acceptance speech.  West apologized.  But he stole a once in a lifetime moment from a teenage girl on national T.V.  And all too often the apologies after the fact get a fraction of the attention.  Countless young viewers saw some pretty poor manners last night.

User Comments

Kanye West has finally stepped too far over the line to make it back. I am 100% not a fan anymore!! I never really liked him as a person (not that I know him) but his arrogance has always struck me as very childish. He comes across as someone who can’t let anyone have a moment he’s not a part of. And last night, he did it again. Know he wouldn’t win a darn thing and he might not be noticed for an entire show, he just had to get some face time…unfortunately at the expense of a sweet teen girl. Shame on him and I will NEVER buy his music again!!! He’s a jerk!!

Posted by: Kellz | September 14, 2009, 11:45 am 11:45 am

He is such an idiot who keeps inviting him to these things. The man is mentally vacant. Oh yes and George Bush hates black people remember that one. This chumps a joke someone should make him spit throught the wire again.

Posted by: 'Un-American' | September 14, 2009, 11:47 am 11:47 am

He is a such a small, hapless thinker. So reactive—acts just like a baby or a spoiled child. You have to wonder why he is allowed to be such a jerk? He’s not someone I want to hear anymore because all I can see is how he damages anything he is near or touches. Let’s boycott this guy for awhile and for god’s sake, let’s not allow him near any microphone–his rants are so boring.

Posted by: swoosie | September 14, 2009, 12:02 pm 12:02 pm

Kanye West = Proof you don’t need intelligence or talent to be a success in the World of Pop Culture™.

Posted by: Noz | September 14, 2009, 12:05 pm 12:05 pm

He is such an idiot. This was such a huge thing for her. She was going up against Beyonce and Pink, two veterians in the music game, and she won. She was probably was so proud and excited.Then he had a jerk moment and ruined it for her. Beyonce is great, but the fans voted for Taylor. Deal with it. She cant win everything. And the most messed up part, was that the VMA’s this year were dedicated to Michael Jackson, his music, his lifetime, his death. His family was there. But, since he doesnt have all attention on him, and he has nothing going on right now, Kayne decided to pull that stupid stunt in front of the world watching the VMA’s and Michael’s family. I’m not a fan anymore. His antics have gone too far this time. Its too late for sorry. He shouldnt be allowed to any award shows for now on. Good going, idiot. Your losing fans.

Posted by: Jazmine | September 14, 2009, 12:16 pm 12:16 pm

this is the perfect picture of ignorance and stupidity!!reverse racism in place.did kany west who is black feel beyonce who is black was upstaged by taylor swift who is white what an idiot.this is an example of a simple minded person who is uneducated being given a public forum.kudos beyonce say for showing true class.kanye west is just without closs or manners

Posted by: Rod | September 14, 2009, 12:21 pm 12:21 pm

This guy is just a big joke. Ok we get it you almost died in a car wreck made a tremendous recovery and then had to remind us about it all the time. But I must remember this is the same guy who said if he was alive during Jesus’ time he would have been a disciple. Your just a rapper Kayne and a mediocre one at best. So next time you wanna whine about something do it on your next song so I dont have to hear it when I choose not to buy it.

Posted by: Orion | September 14, 2009, 12:22 pm 12:22 pm

Is Kanye West and idiot? an AH? needy of attention? Ah……..all of the above is the answer!!!!! He had no business getting on that stage in Taylor’s moment. While he is entitled to his opionion, there is a time and place. It was NOT at that moment. I can’t say I really know his music, but what I can say for sure is I won’t be buying any!!! Shame on you you Kanye!!

Posted by: wp_florida | September 14, 2009, 12:22 pm 12:22 pm

he is obviously just completely desperate for attention. boy must be going broke

Posted by: mike | September 14, 2009, 12:29 pm 12:29 pm

ALL I CAN SAY IS NUTTYYYY

Posted by: JOE | September 14, 2009, 12:29 pm 12:29 pm

Arsehole doesn’t really begin to cover it. Beyonce is a big girl and didn’t need his protection. Taylor on the other hand is only 19 and deserved to enjoy her award!

Posted by: Rachel | September 14, 2009, 12:30 pm 12:30 pm

Kanye West has always had an extremely large ego. What he did just goes to show that he thinks way to highly of himself, and that his opinions should be law.
His music isn’t bad, but unfortuenetly he believes he is the king of the world.
SHAPE IT UP, KANYE!
Also, I feel terrible for Taylor Swift. She looked so happy and excited and he pulled it out from under her!

Posted by: Tabitha | September 14, 2009, 12:34 pm 12:34 pm

its bull sorry is no good what if i took thje mic from you you wouldnt do a thing

Posted by: jojoi | September 14, 2009, 12:41 pm 12:41 pm

He needs to be locked away somewhere. Why does he have any fans?! This man is the king of idiots. What a jackass.

Posted by: Kristen | September 14, 2009, 12:44 pm 12:44 pm

Hey Kanye,
What did you win last night?
Oh nothing cause you have NO talent or class!

Posted by: Chris | September 14, 2009, 12:44 pm 12:44 pm

some mad sick head no good. this one is poor mr west for he is blind and will not see

Posted by: diamond | September 14, 2009, 12:45 pm 12:45 pm

you have talent, but no class.i was really glad you got booed, you deserve to learn a huge lesson for your behavior. you may suffer little man syndrome, i am not sure, but you need mental help. in life, we all deal with injustices, you have no self control, and you are or never will be a michael jackson, he had class !!!!!!!!

Posted by: Laura | September 14, 2009, 12:46 pm 12:46 pm

Kanye West is a little sissy. I bet he wouldn’t grab the mic from Eminem. Someone should knock him out. Jay Z should slap him for his stupidity. Beonyce gave up her most important moment and gave it to Taylor Swift, that was awesome, but now Jay Z needs to stand up for his woman.

Posted by: Darlene | September 14, 2009, 12:46 pm 12:46 pm

Kanye West is a low down punk, needs attention and is the most immature singer of all times. No class!!

Posted by: Johnny | September 14, 2009, 12:47 pm 12:47 pm

Apparently manner have gone out of style kanye west proved that he has no manners,class,repect for fellow artist i dont listen to Taylor Swift music but i will buy her music B4 i ever buy kanye west music(I NEVER DID)but if kanye,s mother raised him with manners after that JACKASS of a poerformance last night I am sure she was spinning in her grave kanye please Dont represent me as a black man BUT AT LEAST REPRESENT YOUR MOM YOU JERK

Posted by: wil | September 14, 2009, 12:48 pm 12:48 pm

Where were all of you when Joe Wilson interrupted Pres. Obama last week?
This is country is full of hypocrites….

Posted by: Nik | September 14, 2009, 12:48 pm 12:48 pm

you made him what he is today 400 mil cds sold ect and you will keep on buying them

Posted by: frank | September 14, 2009, 12:50 pm 12:50 pm

He reminds me of ACORN

Posted by: jamescbuilder | September 14, 2009, 12:50 pm 12:50 pm

What Kanye did was horrible and I didn’t care for him in the first place but as for Ralph’s comment that’s taking it a little too far. Just remember your ancestors are not from America either.

Posted by: Hazel | September 14, 2009, 12:51 pm 12:51 pm

To quote Forrest Gump…
Stupid is as stupid does!

Posted by: Jackie Everett | September 14, 2009, 12:51 pm 12:51 pm

He is obviously an idiot….but what would make a person put himself in a position where nothing but embarassment and ridicule could come from it.

Posted by: Ed | September 14, 2009, 12:51 pm 12:51 pm

Kanye west = looooser

Posted by: jjk | September 14, 2009, 12:52 pm 12:52 pm

IT’S AMAZING YOU CAN GET TO BE SUCH A LARGE PERSONALITY AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO CLASS. I ALWAYS THOUGHT HIS TALENT WAS QUESTIONABLE, BUT NO MATTER WHAT, GREAT JOB AT BEING A ROLE MODEL, KANYE. KUDOS TO BEYONCE FOR SHOWING CLASS AND LETTING MS. SWIFT GET HER ACCOLADE.

Posted by: BASSE | September 14, 2009, 12:53 pm 12:53 pm

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!! That’s how Kanye treated Taylor Swift with his ignorant, childish, disrespected outburst. There is no apology good enough for what he did. Maybe now people will see him for who he really is and boycot his music and appearances. Where did your manners go Kanye??? Did you lose then all when you mamma died?

Posted by: sarah | September 14, 2009, 12:53 pm 12:53 pm

Kanye West…As great of a musician he is, he was a better producer, especially due to the fact, he didn’t get any face time. I really enjoy his music( the last album really sucked ), but the attitude really needs to shape up. I mean come on, carrying a bottle of Hennessy V.S. on the red carpet?? If you even had a slice of good taste, you’d carry a bottle of Hennessy Richard. And what’s up with his girl on his arm, she was like twice as tall as he was, and had bigger biceps, maybe kanye is dating dudes to get any attention off of his horrible last album. Last sentence. If you want anyone to like you again, stay dead until you either can show some manners publicly, or until you come out with a new album with no synthesizer. Jay Z should be ashamed of you. Pfft hieroglyphics in your hair, you look like an idiot.

Posted by: jeremy | September 14, 2009, 12:54 pm 12:54 pm

wow what a shame that Kanye did to a great singer.. she deserved this award soo much and he is just mad that she was up for more awards then he was. Oh wait he didn’t win anything, because nobody likes him anymore well they shouldn’t anyway and doesn’t deserve any awards. He also should be not aloud to come to anymore big events in the near future!!! I also think the ppl in charge of VMA’s should fine him or do something to him for his stupid behavior and bad attitude. He just has a bad mouth on him and doesn’t know when to shut it..

Posted by: Elisa | September 14, 2009, 12:56 pm 12:56 pm

I for one, will remember Mr West name. It will be a name that I wouldn’t forget because when I go out to but his music I’ll walk right by it. Shame on you Mr.Kanye West.
I’ll boycott your music. Who’s the loser now?

Posted by: Kimberly | September 14, 2009, 12:56 pm 12:56 pm

Kayne has shown he has no control over his mouth, his anger and now his actions. However, this time he didn’t realize what he was doing when he picked on America’s sweetheart. Sometimes, “I’m sorry” isn’t enough….just ask Chris Brown. America is getting tired of these uneducated thugs who call themselves stars.
Kayne, I’m sure your mother would have been very proud of you last night!!

Posted by: beth | September 14, 2009, 12:57 pm 12:57 pm

maybe KW mom needs to come out of dead and slap her son for being a spoiled mamma’s boy BRAT….KANYE maybe you need some lessons from Jay-Z-a rapper and with class and with beautiful SMART LADY on his side.

Posted by: yaya | September 14, 2009, 1:00 pm 1:00 pm

Yes we all agree that Kanye West was in the wrong…again. Do we just sit around and blog about it…again…and let him get his baby way…again. And as time passes and the world stops talking about this, Kanye manipulatively benefits from it and goes on to make more music and more millions. “NO!!!” Let the people’s voices be heard not just in blogs but in our actions. Let’s make sure he doesn’t forget this that a simple “Sorry” won’t work this time. Let’s PROTEST him FOREVER!!! Don’t watch or listen to his music, don’t buy his music, and don’t watch his interviews. Let Kanye West fade away into the west alone so maybe one day he will see that it’s not about his opinions…it’s about the fans opinions, votes and rights. Goodbye Kanye West…FOREVER!!!

Posted by: DK | September 14, 2009, 1:00 pm 1:00 pm

what is a kanye west?

Posted by: cc | September 14, 2009, 1:01 pm 1:01 pm

Another BLACK man feeling sorry for him self and thinking we owe him something
West you are very ignorant.

Posted by: Herm | September 14, 2009, 1:01 pm 1:01 pm

I was a fan of Kanye West. Just downloaded some music for iTunes last week….BUT NEVER AGAIN!! Why should I support a low life, disrespectful person, rude, and so on.

Posted by: Dave | September 14, 2009, 1:02 pm 1:02 pm

It’s just hilarious cause all he did was give her a bunch of free press, now everyone will want to see her video and hear her music. It all back fired on him. She still won the award! And it’s just a music video award, not a grammy!

Posted by: Lori | September 14, 2009, 1:02 pm 1:02 pm

wish mr. West’s Mother could have watched him pull this crap on Taylor…I would think his mother is looking down shaking her head in severe disaproval! What a bast@rd!

Posted by: c | September 14, 2009, 1:03 pm 1:03 pm

the remarks the comments are far out, i am a fan of hip hop in just as everything n hip hop has to have a catch, this is a catch. Dont get me wrong kanye was very rude for that along with unprofessional but this is what sells this is were rating come from this is were money is made this is the business you cant enjoy the success if theres nothing to battle through. Taylor showed supremecy along with class. now comments of racism n hate once agian this is hip hop learn that and these guys and girls would not be here if they werent able to take a lil disrespect. much love Taylor, do You Mr. West great Job MTV….

Posted by: new money | September 14, 2009, 1:04 pm 1:04 pm

Being a black man myself Kanye please dont represnt me.Apparently manners are out of style you showed that you have no manner ,no class,no repect for your fellow performers. I dont listen to taylor swift music but I would buy her music B4 I will ever buy your(I NEVER DID).If your mother raise you right,She must have been SPINNING in her grave after that JACKASS perfomance last night
DONT represent me but at least represent
your MOTHER you JERK

Posted by: Wil | September 14, 2009, 1:05 pm 1:05 pm

your jerk i know your jerk i know ..jerk jerk… im so cocky with it

Posted by: eni | September 14, 2009, 1:07 pm 1:07 pm

How do you say loser in Swahili?
Kanye West.

Posted by: Noz | September 14, 2009, 1:08 pm 1:08 pm

This is the double standard in which we live with racism. If she had done this to him everyone would have screamed race and Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson would have been right there to stand up him. Where are they when it comes to correct someone for being this way. Only if they are a possible victim do they come out of the woodwork.

Posted by: David | September 14, 2009, 1:08 pm 1:08 pm

You can dress him up but you can’t take him out. Kanye is a such a loser!

Posted by: melissa | September 14, 2009, 1:08 pm 1:08 pm

kanye isnt even as talented as the top rappers, and i can’t believe someone would be do something so stupid for attentiont he pulled..a britney spears//

Posted by: yomammaknowsbest | September 14, 2009, 1:11 pm 1:11 pm

What an idiot! He made a big stink at Bonnaroo a couple of years ago and I thought that would be the end of him. He surely bought the farm last night for that stupid outburst. People just dont buy any of his stuff anymore and send him back where he came from. Just banish him for good and it will send the message that all these people are is entertainment! That is all they are!

Posted by: Chris | September 14, 2009, 1:11 pm 1:11 pm

Kanye West IS FOUL! and he is a disgrace. I am an african-american male and he makes me hate my own race!!!

Posted by: Alan | September 14, 2009, 1:11 pm 1:11 pm

How many times did Kanye’s mom drop him on his head? He continuously does this stuff and then he thinks his poor apology is going to help him and everyone forgive him. This time maybe EVERYONE should forgive him. This is a pattern with him, he is mentally challenged and could use some help. He also believe’s he’s going to be the next Michael Jackson, he isn’t half as good as MJ and MJ would have never done something like that. Kanye has poor manners, obviously an idiot who needs to get some professional help. I believe a good backlash to his music etc would be a great wake-up call for this childish man.

Posted by: Silver | September 14, 2009, 1:12 pm 1:12 pm

I am older than dirt, frankly I did not know any of these artists, in fact I did not even know MTV had an award show last night. I do however, keep up with the news and certainly know these artists today! They say “there is no great loss without some small gain,” today I purchased Taylor Swift music video on i-tunes.

Posted by: JL | September 14, 2009, 1:13 pm 1:13 pm

When the Dixie Chicks lead singer voiced her “unpopular” opinion the public staged rallies to burn their CD’s. Yet Kanye does this and it is “excused” as him being drunk or on the blow. Someone needs to seriously intervene with this guy. After South Park had an entire episode about him being SELFISH it seemed like maybe he had “seen the light” – someone must have shut his curtains!!! This dude needs to be locked in a padded room and LEFT!!!!

Posted by: SAG | September 14, 2009, 1:13 pm 1:13 pm

Earlier post… meant to say “maybe EVERYONE SHOULD NOT FORGIVE KANYE”….

Posted by: Silver | September 14, 2009, 1:13 pm 1:13 pm

I am not his fan any more. He went too far and his music is not great anymore. He is only doing OK because of his name and how his songs USED to be good. That won’t last forever, just like his talent and writing ability. He will be gone in a few years and still be bitter just like he is now.

Posted by: Robert | September 14, 2009, 1:16 pm 1:16 pm

He never impressed me, yetsometimes I hear a cool tune at the dress shop and they say its his. Stealing such an important moment from a real up and coming young white singer, songwritter was shocking. he stole from Taylor, ruined Beyonces moments, as well. I hope he is banned from the next awards show and next years ward show. Everyone kept taliking about him as if he was a super star and last night proved hes a spoiled narcissistic brat who needs to be put in his place by egnoring his music, and him altogether. He did ad the drama part, and someone is usually going to do something stupid, and he filled the role of aholeeeeeeeeeee last night.

Posted by: Lilo | September 14, 2009, 1:16 pm 1:16 pm

Don’t let this guy getting away with this. He did a few times b4 & he did it again. This means he meant to do it. Please stop inviting him to any kind of special events.

Posted by: vicki | September 14, 2009, 1:17 pm 1:17 pm

west needs to make a formal apology.live on tv and mtv….how would he like it if it even happened to him now…like yeah yours was good but you someone else was better and they should have won …how would he like it..if his day was ruined ..
what an assssssssssss

Posted by: george | September 14, 2009, 1:18 pm 1:18 pm

I think MTV should strip Kanye of any and all MTV awards he’s ever received. He needs to feel some heat for his stupidity… cause he keeps doing it. Like a bad little child. Someone needs to bring his arse down and show him some manners.

Posted by: Silver | September 14, 2009, 1:18 pm 1:18 pm

I have some of Kayne’s music but now I can’t bring myself to listen to it. He has lost a fan. What a jerk!

Posted by: LA | September 14, 2009, 1:18 pm 1:18 pm

I think MTV should strip Kanye of any and all MTV awards he’s ever received. He needs to feel some heat for his stupidity… cause he keeps doing it. Like a bad little child. Someone needs to bring his arse down and show him some manners.

Posted by: Silver | September 14, 2009, 1:18 pm 1:18 pm

The death of a so called superstar!!! RIP Kanye, September 13, 2009…

Posted by: scott | September 14, 2009, 1:18 pm 1:18 pm

Maybe its a racial thing isnt that what he starts calling 1st thing a white person says or acts that way – oh wait no he is the only unclassy one that would ever do something like this- he should have been kicked out and banned from future events especially if he acts like that- Taylor Swift would have been aske to leave I am sure but she has way more class than he ever will

Posted by: beachbum | September 14, 2009, 1:18 pm 1:18 pm

Kanye who?

Posted by: Silver | September 14, 2009, 1:19 pm 1:19 pm

WE ARE ALL GOD’S CHILDREN-YOUR JUST A MEAN ONE!

Posted by: L | September 14, 2009, 1:19 pm 1:19 pm

I have 3 of Kanye’s albums and they go in the trash now. I’m done with that stupid arse. No class and no talent either. Good riddence.

Posted by: Bobby | September 14, 2009, 1:20 pm 1:20 pm

Thank God there are still good people in the world like Beyonce and Taylor Swift.

Posted by: beachbum | September 14, 2009, 1:21 pm 1:21 pm

I agree that taking Swift’s “shine” was wrong, however Kanye’s opinion was valid. We all have our opinion and he was just bold enough to express his in front of the world. Kayne openly says what a lot of us feel and wish we had the nerve to say.

Posted by: Mz. Right | September 14, 2009, 1:21 pm 1:21 pm

I will NEVER buy or listen to his stuff again and neither will my children…. What kind of message did he just send out!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: beachbum | September 14, 2009, 1:22 pm 1:22 pm

all i will say is that i find it funny that not one person has stopped to actually think how can you win video of the year but not female video of the year? that makes no sense whatsoever. just shows the vma’s are really a joke that’s all he was really saying right is right

Posted by: tony | September 14, 2009, 1:23 pm 1:23 pm

Beyonce/Pink/etc… split up the pop vote, Swift got 100% of the country + extra to win it. I have never seen such a jackass do anything close to this before. He needs to hire someone 6’5″ 250 lbs to grab his ass whenever he is about to do something stupid which is all of the time.

Posted by: Michael | September 14, 2009, 1:24 pm 1:24 pm

I think it is time to boycott Kanye, his music, all of his projects and anything else he may be involved with. What he did, was ridiculous, unnecessary and classless. Beyonce is pure class, Taylor handled herself amazingly well and I congratulate both ladies on a job well done. As for Kanye… Kanye who???

Posted by: Loma | September 14, 2009, 1:25 pm 1:25 pm

KANYE HAS MORE MONEY THAN BRAINS OR CLASS!!! TAYLOR HANDLED VERY TASTEFULLY!!!

Posted by: TKD | September 14, 2009, 1:28 pm 1:28 pm

while kanye actions were very rude and immature this man was under the influence of alcohol. he was holding a bottle of hennesey that was almost completely gone. kanye probaly does have a drinking problem and with the death of his mother its probaly gotten 100 times worst. and im sure this is not the first time he has been liquored up for an award show. most of us all have done something extremely stupid because weve had too much to drink. this man needs help to deal with the tragedies hes had in his life. he almost lost his own life and then he lost his mother. if he apologized obviously he knows he need help.

Posted by: amy | September 14, 2009, 1:29 pm 1:29 pm

Taylor Swift i am also from a place near your home it is called the pocono’s tobyhanna,pa. I am a #1 fan of yours since i heard your voice and now i like country music.
THANK YOU and god bless always.

Posted by: Ralph Lynch | September 14, 2009, 1:30 pm 1:30 pm

Kanye West is the Kim Kardashian of the music world; a giant a$$ with no talent or class.
I blame MTV. First for not having the right security that allows anyone to jum up on stage, but even more so because for years they put all their attention to one form of music over all others and therefore enabled and created the over bloated ego’s of jerks like Kanye, and Piffy, or Piddy, or whatever he call himself these days.
In Spite of MTV’s efforts, the voice of a teenage country girl won out. And THAT is more than the ego of a spolied brat like Kanye West can stand. After all, in his mind, MTV is his sand lot and he gets to decide who plays in it!
In my opinion, MTV owes the public an apology just as much as kanye owes Taylor Swift a sincere one.

Posted by: PapiCulo | September 14, 2009, 1:32 pm 1:32 pm

Kanyne is an IDIOT. I cannot believe he would do something so childish.

Posted by: Naquita Brown | September 14, 2009, 1:32 pm 1:32 pm

Kanya is a jerk and needs to be banned from all music award shows!

Posted by: Tammy | September 14, 2009, 1:32 pm 1:32 pm

He is a racist-plain and simple.

Posted by: Robin | September 14, 2009, 1:34 pm 1:34 pm

by the way maybe he was right about george bush hating black people seeing how all i seen on tv during hurricane katrina was black people begging and pleading for help and the goverment waiting as long as the did to respond and i know there were more than just black victims but most of the victims were black. im a white women and i do agree that bush respose was way too slow

Posted by: amy | September 14, 2009, 1:34 pm 1:34 pm

Kanye, even Hennessey doesn’t make you act that stupid. This idiot has been doing this for the longest time.
All those BOO’s, Kanye those were your peers. Booing you !!!
He needs an intervention from is peers, he is a racist in the worst way. When you don’t even realize your a racist or think being racist is OK if your black. But who knows if we will ever see a stable Kanye. I doubt it.

Posted by: Steve | September 14, 2009, 1:35 pm 1:35 pm

Kanye was an idiot for doing what he did, he should of had more respect for her because he been in that position before when he first came out. but you no what people do that maybe not like he did but we do and people are still gonna buy his music no matter what, look at chris brown,he still on top of his game

Posted by: KARL | September 14, 2009, 1:35 pm 1:35 pm

I tabbed on to The “world news” section and the first thing that shows is the story on Kanye West. No wonder the little punk is so arrogant and self- absorded. Kanye West is world news?! He is a poor little fool, and you all encourage him by giving him the attention he so very much crave. Not only did he hurt Taylor Swift’s feelings; but he embarrassed and hurt the woman, he in his very finite wisdom , was trying to honor.

Posted by: lwba | September 14, 2009, 1:38 pm 1:38 pm

Who the heck is Kanye West? Your 2nd grade education is evident (if that) and you lack of a singing voice is obvious. Dude shut the front door. You are so ignorant. Quit trying to play the victim you poor excuse for a human being. If you would have just waited and witness the result for video of the year…this all could have been avoided. Of course on a different note: I don’t understand how “Single Ladies” won video of the year if it didn’t even win for best female video.

Posted by: Paul | September 14, 2009, 1:38 pm 1:38 pm

eeew what a jerk! Grow up buddy and realize that just because things don’t go your way does NOT give you the right to take away from others. Didn’t your mother teach you that?? Perhaps instead of more cars you should spend some cash on a life coach!! You are everything that’s wrong in this world of young punks!!!

Posted by: Jen | September 14, 2009, 1:40 pm 1:40 pm

Last May, a student with a mental handicap received a piano award in the adult program of a major conservatory which I was expected to win. I had no doubt I “should” have won based on technique and musicianship.
When his name was announced, I was the first one who stood and applauded. Nothing else occurred to me. I’ve won musicianship awards in the past – what kind of jerk would I be to diminish that guy’s one shining moment?
Well, I guess I now know what kind of jerk – a Kanye West.

Posted by: The_Mick | September 14, 2009, 1:41 pm 1:41 pm

seriously…you people are to invested in happens on television. The passion that you guys have is amazing> If taylor swift put it behind her then get over it> THe interesting thing is the majority of people talking never bought one of his cds or been to his concert.

Posted by: pete | September 14, 2009, 1:42 pm 1:42 pm

Perfect example of what happens when someone successful lacks balance in his/her life. Always acting on emotion and disregarding common sense. There is a time and place for comments and persional opinions. Taylor’s winning was was not her decision yet Mr. West took it out on her and robbed her of a once in a lifetime moment. Though she will probable win more moonmen in throughout her carrer, nothing beats winning your first. Way to be a role model and way to show class “Dropout”. He should be ashamed of himself. Kudos to Beyonce for showing lots of class, proffessionalism, and appreciation to other great artists.

Posted by: Adrian | September 14, 2009, 1:47 pm 1:47 pm

I don’t know what his problem is, he tis truly low scum. All i can wonder is, what if his mom was with him. She would be so ashamed of him. He is a very arrogant man who really don’t deserve any kind of attention. He only cared about him self and that it. He really is a sad, sad man. I believe that people should not feel sorry for such a horrible, miserable man.

Posted by: Nicole | September 14, 2009, 1:48 pm 1:48 pm

i believe stupid is as stupid does.. And Kayne proves this over and over. Why do we keep throwing our money away to someone w-so much stupidity.He’s real not that talented.
And it shows u about our next generation. taylor took that w-much grace and she just a teen. hes adult invadingher space and moment. when will we learn. from the teens?
I think an apology is way to late for the fact that his previous behavior was uncalled for then.ship to the idiot island. he can be a big man there….

Posted by: valerie | September 14, 2009, 1:50 pm 1:50 pm

This person who ruined Taylor Swifts acceotance speech, EVERYONE should boycott him & STOP buying his records, STOP going to concerts his in, WE ALL SHOULD SHUN HIM, That includes Beyounce

Posted by: Jim | September 14, 2009, 1:52 pm 1:52 pm

Kanye should be banned for life from the VMA’s. There are pic’s of him drinking before the award’s. It’s a shame and a disgrace to his mother that he wants the world to think he was raised that way. I will not buy his music. Enough is a enough ban him so that we can enjoy the VMA’s.

Posted by: Jai Hall | September 14, 2009, 1:58 pm 1:58 pm

Taylor Swift = class
Beyonce = class
Kanye West = class – cl

Posted by: Vicky (Taylor Swift Supporter) | September 14, 2009, 2:00 pm 2:00 pm

THAT WAS JUST WRONG
I NEW KANYE WAS SPECIAL, SPECIAL W/A
CAPITAL(S) NOW IS’S A PROVEN FACT.
I REALLY NEVER REALLY CARED FOR HIM
THE DEVIL STAYS BUSY. KANYE NEED GOD N
HIS LIFE.

Posted by: Linda | September 14, 2009, 2:02 pm 2:02 pm

Here’s a dude who must believe his badboy thug image will make him even more famous. He did a great job provin’ that. Yes, he’s got no class at all. G’nite, Kanye.

Posted by: Fat LeRoy | September 14, 2009, 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

What an idiot!

Posted by: Susan Danner | September 14, 2009, 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

Kayne needs to take off those stupid glasses, tuck in his shirt and act like a grown up.

Posted by: Gerald | September 14, 2009, 2:16 pm 2:16 pm

Yeah she’s a teenager, and it never should have happened, but when I start reading about how talented she is yada yada yada… Lets face it if she’s the young, pretty, teenaged flavor of the month. She “writes” her own songs like Marie Calenders pies are “homemade”. Kanye is very talented. He is a great performer producer of music. It’s just he’s dumb at well looks like everything else. Besides, it was probably staged, cause look how much exposure their both getting right now.

Posted by: guy who people will hate | September 14, 2009, 2:17 pm 2:17 pm

Kanye is and has been out of line for too long. After last night’s antics, my children have been put on notice that Kanye’s music is banned from our home. He’s squandered any goodwill he received after his mother’s death and his apology for his actions in the past. He should be banned from any future music award shows.

Posted by: leslieallyne | September 14, 2009, 2:21 pm 2:21 pm

Yes what an idiot. From now on they should have someone watching him @ all times so he doesn’t ruin another person special moment

Posted by: Sandy Hopper | September 14, 2009, 2:22 pm 2:22 pm

What the hell is this guys problem?

Posted by: bella stewart | September 14, 2009, 2:26 pm 2:26 pm

Who does he think he is, JOE WILSON???

Posted by: Tom | September 14, 2009, 2:27 pm 2:27 pm

Kanye has always been an ass in public. I hope this very negatively hurts his career and finances. Perhaps that would discourage this type of behavior.

Posted by: db | September 14, 2009, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm

Kanye West is simply an immature, selfish person with a racist mentality who feels he can hurt or injure someones character with no consequences. Remember his remarks of Bush “he hates black people. Taylor and Beyonce showed true class. Taylor is a sweet hard working respectful person who had her moment stolen from this punk. Any organization that deals with this punk should not be patronized.

Posted by: Art | September 14, 2009, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm

I never comment, but this guy should be arrested and thrown in jail. Any music company that would keep him on should be 100% boycotted. All this to an innocent young girl. BULLY ! pure and simple. Pick on the weak, never the strong.

Posted by: paul | September 14, 2009, 2:36 pm 2:36 pm

He is a complete idiot… hopefully he will wake up this time and realize he acted like an idiot… but then again its “Kayne”… I am so not a fan anymore… I hope he loses all his fans and doesn’t get one cent anymore… he does not deserve to have the life he has… or the money he has…

Posted by: jennifer | September 14, 2009, 2:37 pm 2:37 pm

We have truly become a country of clods from the halls of Congress to the MTV Music Awards. Beyonce does not deserve the embarrassment and chagrin caused by the remarkable lack of public manners displayed by West. Sad but true.

Posted by: clever bob | September 14, 2009, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm

racism..

Posted by: susan | September 14, 2009, 2:56 pm 2:56 pm

dude like his song he is heartless
kanye aint a gentleman

Posted by: kanyeh8r | September 14, 2009, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm

Well, that certainly was a stupid thing to do. Just like that idiot to show up and show out!!! Unfortunately, he’s far from being broke soon. However, I’m sure his Mother would not have been proud of him. She was probably watching him a going “o-u-c-h!!!!”.

Posted by: Kizzy | September 14, 2009, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm

Kanye u are supposed to be a grown and intelligent man, u need to start acting like one.

Posted by: brenda | September 14, 2009, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm

KW was such an idiot! that’s all i can say. wait…what an ignorant!

Posted by: jojo | September 14, 2009, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm

I like kanye but he’s a big jerk…

Posted by: john walsh | September 14, 2009, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm

How does the video/DVD community at large appreciate people like this? I remember when one of the members of Oasis (‘orrible little men, anyway)critiqued Michael Hutchence (INXS)as being a has-been during some kind of acceptance speech. Dude offed himself within a few months. Coincidence? I think so.
Kanye West should be either not invited, or barred from future events of this nature.
The self-aggrandisement of this “entertainer” are either pre-scripted (rather like professional wrestling), or spontaneous stupidity in the public eye.
I can’t believe that my daughters are devoted to this egomaniac.

Posted by: Spud Lite | September 14, 2009, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm

The fact that Kanye’s mouth ended up getting wired after an accident does not suprise me. The fact that there is a thing called karma is the perfect explanation to the accident and why his mouth was injured. God don’t like ugly Kanye, maybe he was trying to tell you that you talk too much. What is sad, is that you were probably always like this, you probabaly said mean things growing up and hurt other people’s feelings but it is only public now because of your line of work. I think you owe your higher power the apology for not learning your lesson and humbling yourself after the accident. He gave you a talent and you don’t even represent him with it. You should learn a thing or two from Mrs. Beyone.

Posted by: FOREAL | September 14, 2009, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm

Even in the fake world of pop entertainment cultures, we still have room (I guess) for a guys who’s even more fake. He should learn to heed his own constant triads. You are no better than anybody, shame on you to take her moment, as if you should decide who is in and who got missed

Posted by: dj | September 14, 2009, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm

HE IS DEFINITELY THE BIGGEST LOSER THAT HAS EVER BEEN ON AN AWARDS SHOW…… OBVIOUSLY HE IS CRAZY ABOUT BEYONCE’ AND HAS LOST ALL CLEAR THINKING (IF HE EVER HAD ANY CLEAR THINKING) WHEN IT COMES TO HER. SHE IS VERY TALENTED BUT SO IS TAYLOR SWIFT. WHAT A LOW DOWN THING TO DO TO TAYLOR SWIFT!!!
HE IS SO FULL OF HIMSELF, THAT IT IS JUST RIDICULOUS…. I HOPE THAT NOONE BUYS ANY OF HIS TRASHY RECORDINGS FROM THIS DAY FORWARD!!!

Posted by: IMPATIENS | September 14, 2009, 3:44 pm 3:44 pm

What happened last night was such a disgrace to the wonderful singers and performers in this country. Shame on you for not only ruining Taylor’s night but stealing Beyonce’s time as well. Taylor….Congrads And Beyonce…thanks for acting like the lady you are!
Kanye KARMA comes back around….

Posted by: OMG | September 14, 2009, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm

It’s a shame that Taylor Swifts moment was stolen from her like that. She can never get that back. I have never heard Kanye West music adn had heard of him in name only until last night. Seems to me he will be his own undoing. Too bad he had to hurt someone else though. Praise goes to Beyonce for giving up her 15 seconds to Taylor.

Posted by: Stacey | September 14, 2009, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm

Kanye West When you “punked out” on yourself, you showed the world that you are a classless act. You need to go home and sing in the shower where you can impress and appreciate yourself without it effecting anyone else.

Posted by: Don | September 14, 2009, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm

Kanye West needs to be ASHAMED and embarassed that he exposed his ignorance to the world on national tv. I have never purchased any of his music, now I will NEVER purchase any of his music. I feel that the music industry should ban him from recording anything. I wouldn’t let him sing “Mary Had A Little lamb”

Posted by: Cheryl | September 14, 2009, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

Kanye West is a complete jerk! I am not a fan of hip-hop anyway, but to see his antics is a show of total disrepest for anyone, including yorself. If you followers out there have any since of
right, you would not buy anything from him again, period.

Posted by: SMOOTHJAZZMAN | September 14, 2009, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm

Perhaps his mother, loving him so, as we all know how she was so wrapped up in him & he in her, that she thought everything he ever did was just darling. I get that,loving a child so much, but she should have seen the dangers for him out here in the real world & taught her little guy some manners, some humility. He isn’t a phony and he says what he believes; I admire that in him, however, he needs to get real and grow a little, and make his mother proud, that is if she can see him now.

Posted by: SandiH | September 14, 2009, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm

tHAt’S MESSEd UP kANYE YU didN’t HAVE t0 d0 A SWEEt Y0UNG tEENAGER likE dAt dAtS bAd iNfLUENCES 0N kidS N0W dAYS&&Ndd MY lil K0USiN f0UNd dAt fUNNY idNt h0W RUdE….

Posted by: justice | September 14, 2009, 4:25 pm 4:25 pm

No, but seriously. Has anyone else realized that he was RIGHT. Rude but Right. I hope people make a lot of money off this girl. He may have single handedly sold a million records for her.

Posted by: Micchael | September 14, 2009, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm

He intentionally destroyed a what should have been a special moment for Taylor Swift. I’m sure his momma is very proud!!!
Beyonce: You are a Class Act.
Kanye: You are trash.

Posted by: LEE | September 14, 2009, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm

This dude is a low life punk and a chump. I am so glad I don’t listen to his so called music and since his mom died his fame as done a great job of showing how stupid he is.

Posted by: David | September 14, 2009, 6:08 pm 6:08 pm

Beyonce wasn’t even nominated in that category for best female video. He looks even more foolish since she actually did win the big prize of the night, video of the year….he’s such a moron, really couldn’t they just leave his mouth wired shut?>

Posted by: Jen | September 14, 2009, 6:13 pm 6:13 pm

Hmmm. Strange no one has heard Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson denounce Kanye’s actions. ‘Cuz ya know…if a white performer had grabbed the mic from a black award winner, Sharpton and Jackson would have called a press conference and demanded a public apology and reparations from the white performer. Time for Kanye to crawl back into the woodwork with his black outrage and trophy white girlfriend.

Posted by: Sharon | September 14, 2009, 6:17 pm 6:17 pm

i cant stang him i never liked him anyway lozer

Posted by: trisha | September 14, 2009, 6:35 pm 6:35 pm

Has anyone noticed the reverse of the black community? They are so prejudiced it is disgusting. If a white caucasion yelled at a black, Sharpton would be up in arms, they would be yelled at and disgraced into making an apology. Imus was an example as was Michael Richards. Kanye West acted like a normal idiot. By putting Obama in the White House, things have gone from bad to worse because they get “uppitty”. Jay Z yelled when Pres. Bush left office etc. and so on.
When will we all realize they can not be treated as equals because we have tried to give them equal rites and they cannot accept humanity as it is. They are mostly lower than low, not all, but many. His apology should not be accepted as well as Serena Williams, another disgrace. Lord help us

Posted by: whatagain | September 14, 2009, 6:37 pm 6:37 pm

Anyone who was at Bonnaroo 2008 and waited all night for him to do his 6 hour late show, demanding the performances going on at stages around him stop so they wouldn’t interfere with his “music” knows what a creep this guy is. He didn’t even apologize or offer an explanation to the fans. He really made his mark on Bonnaroo. They are still scrubbing the “Kanye S**ks” graffiti off of the portapotties and fences.

Posted by: Britney's_Fears | September 14, 2009, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Now pay attention boys and girls, this is how to crash and burn. If you don’t want to be a complete loser, as this individual surely is, distance yourself from him and anything that has to do with him.

Posted by: Moxie | September 14, 2009, 7:03 pm 7:03 pm

Kanye’s rudeness is unacceptable to me, but many young people find rudeness to be quite “cool”. I should know—I teach high school English. Manners have let the building.

Posted by: lori | September 14, 2009, 7:08 pm 7:08 pm

Shameful. Kanye West need Jesus.

Posted by: Fred | September 14, 2009, 7:43 pm 7:43 pm

Is this guy for real? I hope he just lost any endorsments, that is if someone was dumb enough to give him any. How did he have the brains to find his way to the awards?

Posted by: Mike | September 14, 2009, 8:25 pm 8:25 pm

Kanye was very disrespectful to Taylor Swift and he owes(HER)an apology. Some of you people here need to get a life you are harping about this thing like he commited some gruesome crime or something. Kanye is an idiot among thousands in this world. Those of you who called Kanye racist is just as racist yourselves. The issue is, is that he stole her moment. It had nothing to do with race. Try to keep up.

Posted by: bring_it | September 14, 2009, 8:33 pm 8:33 pm

Kanye West just proved, once again (as if anybody needed any more proof) that he’s a totally clueless moron.
Beyonce, on the other hand, showed what class is made of.

Posted by: Jaylah | September 14, 2009, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm

We can see these coarseness behavior to a lot people who have gotten too much success in life but mal educated. There is always exception to every general statement.

Posted by: JAne | September 14, 2009, 8:39 pm 8:39 pm

No need to comment- stupid is as stupid does- Kanye Mess !What an embarrassment to us all.

Posted by: Doug | September 14, 2009, 8:59 pm 8:59 pm

Shame on Kanye for doing this to Taylor, but especially when it was a tribute to the dead Michael Jackson who had a heart as big as the world, kindness, compassion, and shared his wealth and didn’t take it for granted by being an arrogant a$$hole. Kanye, I hope you lose it all and have to crawl back into the hole from which you came.

Posted by: America1 | September 14, 2009, 9:34 pm 9:34 pm

Kanye has proven himself to be a coward, a bully, and a man with no class. Had the category included male vocalists, I doubt seriously he would have stepped on stage; mainly because he would have received a beat down. No, he chose a 19 year old girl to steal from…yes steal. He took something special from someone…a sweet girl… He is a coward.
Praying on someone who is obviously not as strong as him makes him a bully as well. Had the lead singer from Metalica been accepting the award (if the category allowed for it) no way Kanye steps on stage. Nope, a 19 year old girl was his victim. He is a bully.
Not all of us agree with who is selected to win, but we accept their victory with grace and courtesy, much like Beyonce, because we know enough people liked their talents to grant them an award. This is called “class”…something Kanye is seriously lacking.
Worse than all of the above is the implied racial undertones of what he did, and his implied statement that Taylor won because she is white. Had the winner been an African American female artist, I have no doubt that Kanye’s butt stays in his seat. He has used forums like this in the past to post judgement or play the race card, and his display at the VMA is the very same sort of poison he has been spewing for years.
His talent is eclipsed by his bad behavior, and he should be banned from ever having a public stage to use as his own platform of hatred. Make no mistake, what happened to Taylor was because of her skin color not because of her video. Beyonce on the other hand is Kanye’s antithesis. She was as much a victim as Taylor and both ladies handled themselves with dignity and grace. Kanye could use a few lessons from both of these women.

Posted by: Haplo | September 14, 2009, 9:55 pm 9:55 pm

Kanye West is a giant tool. There is no way he is going to bounce back from this. I hope he fades away and we never have to hear from this A hole again.

Posted by: Basher | September 14, 2009, 10:02 pm 10:02 pm

Hooray for Kanye!!!! Glad somebody took down that smug little, no talent girl!!! Her song truly rings in the death of auto tune!

Posted by: Yawanta | September 14, 2009, 10:21 pm 10:21 pm

I am so glad that MTV kicked him out and that so many people had Taylor’s back after that humiliating experience. To go that far -to interrupt on national TV and take the Microphone from her…that went way to far -showing that their is no way he is sorry! He is only sorry that he did not get the attention that he wanted. I can only hope that he gets boycotted. I remember Axle Rose thought he could show up at the awards and “be cool” No one appreciated it and in the end, neither did his band members

Posted by: Misty | September 14, 2009, 10:22 pm 10:22 pm

kayne is a jerk and a wimp (small case intentional.) he didn’t have the guts to pull the mic away from a Man – which he isn’t. Instead he chose to steal his moment from a Woman! What a sissy! If he had any talent or self esteem he would have at least spent some time getting some coaching on how to rap well or begin to learn how to sing. All he knows how to do is attempt to self promote which always isn’t in anyone’s interest but his own at other’s expense. He should learn how to bow out gracefully, but he probably doesn’t have that ability as well! He doesn’t deserve the fame or recognition he has received and his apologies at this point should not be received at all by anyone! Taylor – you are a trooper for enduring the BS kayne dished out when you were presented with your award. I only hope he has the sense to grow up, do everyone a favor and go away!

Posted by: Mark | September 14, 2009, 10:30 pm 10:30 pm

Kanye’s a real fool. Apologizing for a thoughtless, rude, childish outburst is not enough. The biggest favor he can do for Taylor is to never be in the same room with her again. Just looking at him would be insulting. Taylor handled the incident with a lot of class. It’s too bad that Beyonce’s reaction wasn’t so classy but instead was a look of pure joy and amusement. I guess when you’re caught on camera not looking disapproving you better make up for it when you get on stage.

Posted by: Shana | September 14, 2009, 10:47 pm 10:47 pm

It seems Mr West felt it more important to hit on and try to impress Beyonce by taking away someone else’s well deserved moment that he forgot his humanity. Beyonce is soooo far out of your league Kanye. I doubt she would care for the company of a self-absorbed jackass. Buy your own microphone and then turn it OFF.

Posted by: Nellie | September 14, 2009, 10:49 pm 10:49 pm

Kanye you’re a disgrace to the entertainment industry, and a sorry excuse for an entertainer! I hope you realize how much embarrassment and shame you brought upon yourself and your family. What you did to Taylor Swift was thoughtless, wreckless and just plain MEAN, not to mention STUPID!! You have no class or dignity and you need to crawl under a rock and stay there for what you did!! But just remember, what goes around, comes around and I can’t wait until you get yours!!!!

Posted by: kr | September 14, 2009, 10:59 pm 10:59 pm

never was a fan of his..but i will be happy to run into him one day asking me…”would you like fries with that?”

Posted by: shushy | September 15, 2009, 12:41 am 12:41 am

What kind of a person or real man would say this to sweet Taylor Swift. Will someone please keep him from these award shows for aleast a year and put him in a rehab for Big fat mouth

Posted by: Becky | September 15, 2009, 12:57 am 12:57 am

Kanye-s actions are unforgiveable. You stole this young lady-s moment and I-m sorry could Never give it back. I applaude Beyonce for her handling of such an awkward moment. Beyonce has worked extremely hard to get where she is and does not need validation by Kanye. I applaude Taylor Swift for this accomplishment and wish her the very best in all her endeavors.

Posted by: Florence | September 15, 2009, 1:31 am 1:31 am

I am not really a Taylor Shift fan, i like one song of hers, and I have always like Kanye West music, but like other fans he has totally lost my respect and lost me as a fan. His apologies mean nothing now, for now I feel he is only saying sorry as a way to get him outta the whole he just dug, I dont not feel his apology is sincere at all. He is a pig for what he did, with no respect for anyone and no respect for his self, if he had self respect he wouldnt have done that and to blam it on that he was tipsy is a dumb excuse! Beyonce has won many awards and will continue to win awards, loosing this one time is not gonna affect her, Taylor Swift well deserved it. I just know that Kanye’s Mother is looking down shamefully and wondering why he would do this, I wonder if she raised him this way because this is not the first time he has done this, he doesnt deserve to get on jay Leno for a public apology. I hope his career goes down now for this because no person deserves what he did to Taylor Swift. I am just glad Beyonce has class and is a true beauty queen inside and out, I never really liked Beyonce’s music but she has got so much respect from me now because that was true class for what she did, I dont know who the Hell Kanye thinks he is, but someone seriously needs to put that boy on check, if his own mother couldnt do it then he is screwed, I doubt he will make it to heaven with her. I hope kanye reads this because you just lost me as your fan!

Posted by: NurseKC | September 15, 2009, 3:19 am 3:19 am

Kanye is another Diddy, just a racist grown up child.

Posted by: Dan Burkard | September 15, 2009, 8:51 am 8:51 am

This was a totally racist remark and behavior on the part of Kanye West, and it time to start calling the racists in the black community, what they are!

Posted by: Rick McDaniel | September 15, 2009, 10:42 am 10:42 am

As a Mom if my Sons ever acted like Kanye West did to Taylor Swift I would have kicked their A__! How terrible for a Mom to think that they raised that! To Taylor Swift I am so sorry for you losing that important moment in time…you can not get that back! To me that was Assault
when Kanye took that mic away from Taylor!
MTV better start putting security near the stage to protect young girls from weird men!!!!

Posted by: Sher | September 15, 2009, 10:44 am 10:44 am

kanye your career could end any minute and you decide to do that . that was stupid. that was her first award you ####### . i no longer listen to your music . what the hell?

Posted by: leonetta | September 15, 2009, 11:25 am 11:25 am

DUDE WAS DRUNK!!!!

Posted by: leonetta | September 15, 2009, 11:30 am 11:30 am

HE NEEDS TO RUNAWAY AND HIDE

Posted by: leonetta | September 15, 2009, 11:34 am 11:34 am

This is perhaps the most classic case of ‘foot in the mouth’ I have ever seen- to pull this BS on the first award.. and then later watch Beyonce win the overal best video award was hysterical!
I feel so bad for Taylor, but if this caused her to drown her frustration with some ice cream, then maybe it was actually a favor- eat some food girl! … kidding :)

Posted by: cold hearted | September 15, 2009, 11:42 am 11:42 am

I do not listen to any of this music, (certainly not Kanye, or Taylor Swift) however being from the South this seems to me that Kanye West and Jamie Fox (remember his out of line remarks about Miley Cyrus) seem to be aimed at girls from the south who have earned through talet and hard work awards and fame what is really the issue here???????????? I don’t beleive a real man ever ever makes ugly remarks about children.

Posted by: Linda | September 15, 2009, 1:05 pm 1:05 pm

“Be sure brain is engaged before putting mouth in gear.”
There is a time and a place for registering one’s disapproval of an award. Interrupting a young woman in the middle of her acceptance speech isn’t that time. I think Kanye West needs to check into rehab, because he’s got anger management issues, alcohol issues, racial issues, insecurity issues, or some combination of these.
Taylor and Beyonce behaved like two refined and polite young women. Taylor showed poise and composure and Beyonce showed grace, generosity, and empathy.
Kanye was just plain boorish.
MTV needs to control who can and cannot get on stage or their awards shows will become free-for-alls where anyone can get up and say anything at the most inopportune moments.
My heart goes out to Taylor. She’s a sweet young lady and she deserves better than to have her moment trampled upon like that.
It isn’t that it’s “too later for sorry”. It’s simply that “sorry” wasn’t meant to begin with. Kanye meant what he said. His apology is feigned.
Self-discipline, people. You learn it in kindergarten when you’re broken of the habit of throwing tantrums.
It’s called “growing up”. Master your emotions or they’ll master you.
Congratulations, Taylor. Nice job.

Posted by: Paul | September 15, 2009, 1:49 pm 1:49 pm

just beat it…

Posted by: stacey jones | September 15, 2009, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm

I was appalled at Kanye’s behavior on Sunday nite. However, in the back of my mind I knew something was desperately wrong with him emotionally. He is a young man in pain. It seems that he has had a tremendous amount of trauma in his life. I believe his pent up grief over his mother’s death which he acknowledged on Leno’s show last night is really the straw that is breaking the camel’s back. He realizes that he needs some time off. I hope he takes it. I pray he gets professional help. I also hope that all of us will learn to think twice before we judge. You can not tell a book by looking at its cover.

Posted by: Patricia C Kinnebrew | September 15, 2009, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm

LOSER – only when you are trying to invent publicity for your own failing career, do you force a publicity moment.
Awards show should ban this LOSER from any and all future events. Let him sell his crap, I mean RAP, on the street corner.
His apology, is just to carry on with getting his name in the news. Best thing, is no mention of him in the news, awards, or stores.
Let him go back to whatever hole he crawled out of. Then blames the outburst over his mother’s death – -
LOSER, LOSER, LOSER>

Posted by: Randy Cudd | September 15, 2009, 6:13 pm 6:13 pm

Looks like he is starving for attention. I wonder how he felt when Beyonce actually won? probably nothing because he obviously doesnt get embarrased by his manors. Where i come from thats called no “home training” !!!

Posted by: macky | September 15, 2009, 6:48 pm 6:48 pm

Poor breeding. You reap what you sow. He needs a vasectomy so as not to reproduce another psychopathic narcissist.
He should be banned from all award ceremonies since he is so out of control. Where was security?

Posted by: cj | September 15, 2009, 8:26 pm 8:26 pm

Thank you Beyonce for being a fine example of a woman who is blessed with beauty, style, and class. Taylor Swift, I hope that you not even for a second doubted your win. You are just as passionate, work just as hard and love just as much. To you and Beyonce, much respect and love for all that you do and will continue to do as artists but most importantly as women who inspire and motivate the human spirit.

Posted by: Molina | September 15, 2009, 9:50 pm 9:50 pm

this comes to tell us what booze can do to you..i mean did anyone realize he was holding a tennesky…he was drunk when he did it..wen u take too much alcohol ur fair judgement of things is really bad…he was out of his mind when he did that..we take a drink when something is really botherin us..i mean it feels good when you taking wen u have problems..kanye was under a lot of pressure that night..even though he must take full responsibility..he was under the influence of alcohol…he is just a person…who is under a lot of stress…plzz cut him some slack..for the passt 3 days all he heard where insults from his fellow artist nd seriously offensive comments from around the world…He is taking a time-out..i bet we will be same people who will be craving for his music when he stops…we all made mistakes..just two lines he said earned him hatred from the world…plzz learn to forgive..even the offended person taylor forgave him…so whoa re we not to..you can read my previous speechs on de current situation…i am not for kanye’s behaviour..but plzz..no one wants to be in his position right now..so please forgive and forget..If you are a true Christian or good person..wont you want people to forgive you for what you did to hurt them..plzz give him some space..give him one more chance ok./.

Posted by: Aaron Turkson | September 16, 2009, 9:15 am 9:15 am

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