Rakim, Nas, and Jay-Z have all at some point dubbed themselves "Hip-Hop's God." Based on this past weekend, it won't be long before Kanye West joins their ranks.
Kanye has used biblical imagery throughout his career, but not until his G.O.O.D. Friday series did the Chi-town rapper make any overt claims to being seated at the right hand of you-know-who. Mark May 18, 2013, as the day Kanye began his apotheosis. With a cryptic tweet, Kanye spoke to his followers from on high:
NEW SONG AND VISUAL FROM MY NEW ALBUM BEING PROJECTED TONIGHT ACROSS THE GLOBE ON 66 BUILDINGS, LOCATIONS @ KANYEWEST.COM
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) May 18, 2013
The visage of a new Kanye could be witnessed upon 66 spires in two continents.
And leave it to Kanye's Mary Magdalene to reveal what would emerge from Kanye's SNL's performance.
Toss out the rumored "I Am God" title for Kanye's sixth official LP. Behold "Yeezus."
Yeezus made Twitter his Mount of Olives, where he revealed lyrics to his disciples.
BLK SKN HEAD 2 twitter.com/kanyewest/stat…
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) May 19, 2013
BLK SKN HEAD twitter.com/kanyewest/stat…
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) May 19, 2013
In his trademark, bombastically offensive style of performance, Yeezus debuted "Black Skinhead" and "New Slaves."
"Black Skinhead":
"New Slaves":
If "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" was Kanye's Passion, "Yeezus" may mark his ascension into heaven.