Kanye West To Be Honored With Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award At VMAs

“Here comes Kanye!”

Kanye West has been announced as the 2015 recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award to be awarded at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards.

In a statement from the network, they said, “From his trilogy of videos for ‘Jesus Walks,’ to the mind-bending animation of ‘Heartless,’ to the arresting imagery of ‘Bound 2,’ he’s pushed boundaries and delivered something new with every successive video.” He’s also being recognized for “his career-spanning groundbreaking videos, legendary VMA performances, and continued impact on music, art, fashion, and culture.”

Past honorees of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, formerly known as the Lifetime Achievement Award until 1991, include: Madonna, Beastie Boys, Britney Spears and more recently Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé.

The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards airs live Sunday, August 30 at 9/8c with host Miley Cyrus.

Congrats Kanye West on the award. Are you excited to see Yeezus perform? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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