Kayne West Fumes, "I'm NOT the King of Pop!"

Kanye West claims that reports alleging that he has designs on the late Michael Jackson's title as "King of Pop" are totally bogus.

West is angry and has released an online statement to fans, stating that the reports that have been made in his name are totally fake.

In his blog, the rapper explains, "It makes me feel bad that obviously I made people feel that I would be corny enough to say something so whack after the passing of an idol, a legend and more than that a human being with feelings and a family."

"Not only did I not say that, I haven't said anything."

The Golddigger hitmaker adds, "Any random person can type something on the Internet and then the world believes it. I don't talk to press or do TV or do promotions of any sort. I've stopped chasing and buying into fame. Fame is like cigarettes with no surgeon general warning. "

"It destroys most people as it did to the true and only King of Pop. We exploit ourselves and eat our own egos."

"I have a feeling that this won't be the last false statement with my name on it, but this will be the last time I defend myself."

West denies stating, "It's so sad to see Michael gone but it makes a path for a new King of Pop and I'm willing to take that on... First there was Elvis (Presley), then there was Michael, now in the 21st century it's Kanye's time to rule. I am the new King of Pop."

Kayne's first 3 albums 2004's The College Dropout, 2005's Late Registration and 2005's Graduations have won critical acclaim and numerous awards including Best Rap Album as well as several other Grammy awards and have been very commercially successful. His 4th album, 808's & Heartbreak has become his 3^rd consecutive #1 album in the U.S.

West has been arrested on a couple of occasions in alleged attacks on paparazzo at Los Angeles International Airport and in Newcastle Nightclub.

West has been note for his controversial behavior such as when his song Touch the Sky failed to win Best Video at the MTV Europe Music Awards, West went onto the stage as the award was being presented to Justice and Simian We Are Your Friends and argued that he should have won the award instead.