Few people have commanded airtime over the last few decades as fervently as Kanye West. No matter the stage, Ye has always delivered box office moments. While some of those we’d rather forget, other opportunities have seen Ye deliver performances that will reverberate throughout musical history. When he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live for a musical spot in 2013 he made good on his promise.
Saturday Night Live is a show that deserves its spot in history. The comedy sketch show has always brightened up our weekends, and we all know how valuable that is having lived through a pandemic lockdown in recent months. The show has just recently achieved the rare feat of gaining more viewers than prime time TV in its 46th season, and its appeal hasn’t dwindled one bit. It still brings some of the most cutting and chaotic comedy in all of late-night TV.
As well as the comedy that is woven throughout the show, there is also one other key factor; the music. The show has seen some of the most famous faces in music take to the stage for a performance or two. From Kanye West to David Bowie and everyone in between, they’ve all graced the famous studio stage and most of the time; the show provides a searing vision of a musical trend about to be set.
If there’s one artist capable of grabbing the headlines more efficiently than the landmark show, then it is Kanye West. Love him or loathe him, West is an expert at creating provocative art capable of creating conversation and connection. It’s part of why TV shows like SNL love having him on board; he guarantees all eyes are on him—and this time, for a good reason.
When Yeezy was offered a spot on SNL in 2010, the fashion designer/producer/rapper jumped at the chance to put on an unforgettable show. Using stark colour clashes and upping the intensity level, West created one of the most iconic musical performances on TV ever.
Hitting the mic like a Doberman, West is in full beast mode as he unleashes one of the most attention-grabbing performances the show has ever seen. If you needed a reason for why you’re closest friend pledges allegiance to West, then this video is all you need.
It’s about as perfect a moment as the visionary rapper has ever produced.
