Kanye West To Receive "Video Vanguard Award" At The 2015 VMAs

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MTV selects Kanye West as the next recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award.

This Sunday night, the VMAs will go down in L.A., and although Kanye West has not yet been confirmed as a performer, he'll be present to receive the award show's most prestigious honor. It's just been announced that he'll be honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award, which was awarded to Beyoncé last year, and artists such as Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake in years past.

MTV announced the news via short montage video (below), which combines a few recognizable aspects of Kanye's videos over the years. The presentation ceremony is expected to involve a similar, albeit longer, video that reminisces on and pays tribute to Mr. West's diverse catalog of videos.

Tune in at 9 PM EST on Sunday, and we'll keep you updated on the action. 

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<b>Feature Writer</b> Ever since he borrowed a copy of "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" from his local library, Patrick's love affair with hip-hop has been on an extended honeymoon phase. He now contributes features to HNHH, hoping to share his knowledge and passion with this site's broad audience. <strong>Favorite Hip Hop Artists:</strong> André 3000, Danny Brown, Kanye, Weezy, Gucci Mane, Action Bronson, MF DOOM, Ghostface Killah <strong>Favorite Producers:</strong> Lex Luger, Kanye (again), RZA, Young Chop, Madlib, J Dilla, Hudson Mohawke
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