It's not everyday that an artist has an opportunity to takeover New York's Madison Square Garden. On Tuesday, Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D, Rihanna and the "No. 1 human in music" -- aka Kanye West -- rocked MSG during the New York stop of the Glow in the Dark tour.

In an effort to make sure Mr. West doesn't spazz on us, we at the BoomBox decided to steer clear of saying anything that would anger the "Great One," even though we're a little disappointed that the rap star never actually glowed in the dark during the 60 minute set ... but I digress. Instead, we decided to mention Rihanna's hot performance and new partner in crime Chris Brown.

Drumma Boy created a quality track worthy of two hit-making rap stars. Unfortunately, someone thought it would be a good idea to go the T-Pain route and ruin what could've been a flawless verse from Kanye West. While Young Jeezy sounds like his normal scratchy-voiced self, West is accompanied by a vocoder a la Snoop Dogg's 'Sensual Seduction.'

Yeezy still kills it and dramatically spits/sings "I feel like there's still n----s that owe me checks/I feel like there's still b----es that owe me sex/I feel like these butt n----s don't know he's stressed/I lost the only girl in the world that knows me best." Listen to 'Put On'

Kanye West is an artist. Also, he's an extremist, and that means you can't judge him. Or that's what he said in a recent blog aimed at Entertainment Weekly's Chris Willman, who reviewed the opening night of 'Ye's Glow in the Dark tour in Seattle, giving it a paltry B+.

West's response: "Yo, anybody that's not a fan; don't come to my show. For what?! To try to throw yall to cents in? Yall rated my album sh--ty and now yall come to the show and give it a B+. What's a B+ mean? I'm an extremist. It's either pass or fail! A+ or F-! You know what, f--- you and the whole f---ing staff!!! I know I shouldn't dignify this with a comment, but the reviewer threw a jab at all the artists."

The rap star went on to question Willman's ability to enjoy the show. "I just wanna know when was the last time you enjoyed yourself. If you can't have fun and loose yourself at this tour it's a good chance you're a very miserable person. I actually feel sorry for you guys. Your job forces you to not have fun anymore. Grab a drink, holla at some nice girls, and party b----!!! You don't know s--- about passion and art. You'll never gain credibility at this rate. You're f---ing trash! I make art. You can't rate this. I'm a real person. I'm not a pop star. I don't care about anything but making great art. Never come [to] one of my shows ever again, you're not invited and if you see me... BOW!!! This is not pop, it's pop art!"

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Mos Def's ex-wife tells all in new book ...

Remy Ma's sentencing has been delayed until May 13 ...

Kanye West, one of the most talked about artists, has teamed up with Nike to release one of the most talked about sneakers. West gave fans a sneak preview of the kicks, which appear to glow in the dark, on his blog. The rapper/super-producer has been sporting the kicks on his recently launched "Glow in the Dark" tour. There's no word on the actual release of the exclusive Swoosh sneaker.

Jill Scott and actress Gabrielle Union pose nude for Allure magazine ...

'O' no! Omarion dropped from Columbia Records ...

Kanye West confuses Sacramento for Seattle. Honest Mistake! [sarcasm] ...

Soulja Boy caught in the middle of LeBron James and DeShawn Stevenson's trash talking ...

Ray J and Whitney Houston enjoy Saturday's Calzaghe vs. Hopkins match in Las Vegas ...

Kanye West blames breastfeeding for his LOVE of big breasts ...

Dieses ist urkomisch! Translation: Snoop Dogg singing in German ...

Ashanti looks amazing on the cover of her upcoming album, 'Declaration' ...

Jay-Z and Usher spotted having a "boys' night out" ...

Usher goes with a simple black and white theme on the cover of his forthcoming album, 'Here I Stand' ...

Producer-turned-multi-platinum-selling rapper Kanye West is proceeding with his plan to take over the world one business venture at a time. The self-professed 'No. 1 human in music' has launched a travel site dubbed KanyeTravel.com.

The simply-designed site offers low-priced airfares, hotels and rental cars. The enterprising rap star will also offer travel packages, which will include airfare and concert tickets to his 'Glow in the Dark' tour, which kicks off April 16 in Seattle, and festival appearances, including a stint at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans and Virgin Fest in Baltimore.

Artist: Kanye West
Song: 'Homecoming'
Why You Should Watch: It always feel good to come home. Coldplay's Chris Martin joins Chi-town's finest as he strolls the Windy City in the new video for West's beautiful ode to his hometown.

Maryland-based songwriter/producer Dayna "D'Mystro" Staggs claims he was living the 'Good Life' before Kanye West used an unauthorized sample of one of his tunes for his smash hit 'Good Life,' featuring T-Pain. Staggs names West, G.O.O.D. Life Music, BMI and Rocafella Records in the copyright infringement lawsuit filed on March 20, according to TMZ.com.

West's alleged failure to obtain permission to use the track isn't the only thing that's pissed off Skaggs. The unknown producer is also upset because West's song "contains vulgar and offensive" content, which the artist says "harms the reputation" of his tune. Skaggs is seeking a 85% of the proceeds from global sales of the track.

Artist: Estelle feat. Kanye West
Song: 'American Boy'
Why You Should Watch: "The concept of the video was to keep it real smooth, real crisp, real fashion," Estelle explains. The London-bred singer/rapper gives the BoomBox a backstage pass on the set of her new video for the second single off her upcoming album, 'Shine.'

Artist: Kid Sister feat. Kanye West
Song: 'Pro Nails'
Why You Should Watch: Kid Sister represents for all the girls that like their "toes done up, with their fingers nails matching" in the new video for the first single off her upcoming album 'Koko B. Ware.'

Superstars Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and Chris Brown have all signed on to headline the Essence Music Festival -- one of the most popular and longstanding urban music events -- which will take place July 4-6 in New Orleans. Jill Scott, Chris Rock, The Time, and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly are also set to perform.

"This past year has been amazing for these talented performers and our audience will be thrilled to welcome them home for the ultimate Fourth of July weekend party," Essence Communications' President Michelle Ebanks said in a statement.

Last year's headliners, which included Beyonce, Blige, Ne-Yo, Common and Ciara, drew approximately 200,000 people to the Big Easy for the event's return to New Orleans.

As expected, Kanye West -- with the word "Mama" shaved in the back of his head -- took the stage at the 2008 Grammy Awards and paid tribute to his late mother, Donda West, with a rendition of his hit 'Stronger' and an emotional performance of 'Hey Mama' off 2006's 'Late Registration.'

West's third album 'Graduation' went on to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album, beating out Common's 'Finding Forever,' T.I.'s 'T.I. vs T.I.P.,' Nas' 'Hip Hop Is Dead' and Jay-Z's 'Kingdom Come.'

West, who was nominated for eight Grammy awards, started his celebration early with 'Good Life' grabbing an award for Best Rap Song and 'Stronger' for Best Rap Solo Performance during pre-telecast.

Donda West died on November 10 in Los Angeles, after undergoing an abdominoplasty -- commonly known as a tummy tuck -- and breast reduction. She was 58.

Alicia Keys' 'No One' was honored with the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song before the show even got under way. The category honors the songwriter, not the performer, so Keys' writing/producing partners Dirty Harry and Kerry Brothers shared the honor with the singer/songwriter.

Kanye West, who was nominated for eight Grammy awards, started his celebration early with 'Good Life' grabbing an award for Best Rap Song and 'Stronger' for Best Rap Solo Performance.

Other early winners include Chaka Khan's 'Funk This' for Best R&B album, Ne-Yo's 'Because of You' for Best Contemporary R&B album, and Lupe Fiasco, featuring Jill Scott, snagged Best Urban/Alternative Performance for 'DayDreamin'.'