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Kanye's Latest Apology Spices Up Leno Debut

'It was rude, period,' says rapper, who asked for chance to speak on Jay's new show

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(AP) – Kanye West told Jay Leno tonight he's going to take some time off for reflection after ruining Taylor Swift's night at the MTV Video Music Awards. Appearing on Leno's new 10pm NBC show, West said he knew he was wrong as soon as he handed the microphone back to Swift, after interrupting during last night's show to argue that Beyoncé was more deserving of the best female video award.

West told Leno: "It was rude, period." The rap star had already apologized twice to Swift on his blog and said he wants to apologize in person. He says he wants to take time off and analyze "how I'm going to make it through the rest of this life." He had already been set to perform for Leno's debut show, but asked for time to talk with the controversy swirling.

Kanye West takes the microphone from Taylor Swift as she accepts the
Kanye West takes the microphone from Taylor Swift as she accepts the "Best Female Video" award during the MTV Video Music Awards last night.   (AP Photo)
Kanye West.
Kanye West.   (AP Photo)
Kanye West on the Jay Leno Show Sept,. 14, 1009
Kanye West on the Jay Leno Show Sept,. 14, 1009   (Hulu)
Kanye West takes the microphone from Taylor Swift as she accepts the
Kanye West takes the microphone from Taylor Swift as she accepts the "Best Female Video" award during the MTV Video Music Awards last night.   (AP Photo)
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It_Smells_Funky.
Sep 14, 09 10:02 PM CDT
Check out the South Park episode making fun of this guy. They got it spot on. His ego seriously distorts his views, to a point where I dont think he can be taken seriously. Reply
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passinthru
Sep 14, 09 10:39 PM CDT
do you like fishsticks?
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aces08
Sep 15, 09 12:51 AM CDT
If you do then your a gay fish
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Dr.Gonzo
Sep 15, 09 9:50 AM CDT
"Hey man, I'm a genius, alright?! I'm the most talented musician in the world! If I was a homosexual, or a fish, I would know!"
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It_Smells_Funky.
Sep 14, 09 10:03 PM CDT
That said, he's a spectacular rapper. Reply
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