Kanye arrives on GQ's Man of the Year cover

It's been the best and the worst of years for Kanye West. Sales figures triumphs and terrific reviews accompanied his latest album, Graduation. He has a new book on the way. He appeared on several magazine covers, including Paste's. But all of that was negated with the loss of his mother two weeks ago. Another mag cover seems tiny consolation, but it does bring with it a prestigious title: GQ Magazine's Man of the Year. West will share the honor with Bill Clinton and Daniel Craig, who will also appear on different versions of the cover.

GQ has a short preview up online now. In the excerpt, Kanye talks about his perceived arrogance and the eclectic artists whom he watches for inspiration.

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