Kanye West Names New Album ‘Yeezus’

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Kanye West has broken cover, revealing a host of facts about new album 'Yeezus'.

In a year dominated by comebacks, the return of Kanye West could yet rank as the most flamboyant of them all. The rapper has made no secret of his plans to release a new album, heading back into the studio last year.

Now he's ready to make his move. Across the weekend, the rapper's partner Kim Kardashian began using the hashtag #yeezus – suggesting that his upcoming album will be named 'Yeezus'. Kardashian posted an image to Instagram, which appeared to be a mock up of the artwork for the new album. Check it out below.

Alongside this, Kanye West made an appearance on Saturday Night Live. The rapper performed the Marilyn Manson sampling track 'Black Skinhead' before plunging into the Frank Ocean aided 'New Slaves'. Footage of this second song was broadcast across the globe, with the performance being shone onto 66 sites around the world.

Check out some clips below.

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