In the first preview for the final season of American Idol, we caught a brief glimpse of an up-and-coming rapper from Chicago named Kanye West.
Now, we have the full footage of that young dreamer who "no one believed in" (his words) as he shows off his talent (and his sense of humor) for the panel of judges.
Kanye"s wife – a stylish, very pregnant young woman named Kim Kardashian – shows up to support him, and she seems to really believe the guy"s got a future in music.
Remarkbly, Kim isn"t star struck by the sight of Ryan Seacrest, and she manages to keep her composure during "Ye"s tense audition.
When the big moment finally comes, our man Kanye swings for the fences.
Rather than belting out a Celine Dion ballad (which we had hoped for), he chooses to rap about one of judges" butts, and it goes over remarkably well.
Even so, it"s not a tactic that we would recommend for other aspiring Idol contestants.
Anyway, the kid seemed a little nervous, but call us crazy – we think you might be hearing his name somewhere down the line.
No no one speak to him until he finishes his album!
