Kanye West:

Kanye West says that even though he is just as sad as everyone else at the loss of the original King of Pop, Michael Jackson, now that Michael is gone, the world needs a new king. Of course Kanye being Kanye, he thinks he is perfect for the role!

"First there was Elvis [Presley], then there was Michael, now in the 21st century it's Kanye's time to rule. I have nothing but respect for Michael but someone needs to pick up where he left off and there's nobody better than me to do that. I am the new King of Pop."

We hear that Kanye has even asked the Jackson family for their blessing, but there has been no reply. Maybe because they are still grieving? Kanye really has such a huge ego problem! (Source: AceShowbiz)