KAWS x Kanye West 808s and Heartbreak Billboard

by Staff, January 7, 2009

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With no secret as to artist KAWS’ involvement in the art creation for Kanye West’s latest album 808s and Heartbreak, a new billboard has been erected in New York City. Located at 45th and 7th St., the large scale billboard features the same artwork which marks the album’s cover. Check it out if you’re in the area.

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  1. Posted by: KAWS + 808s and Heartbreak Billboard | touchpuppet on January 7, 2009 at 9:30 pm

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  2. Posted by: KAWS X Kanye West “808s & Heartbreak” Billboard « On221.com | “On two-two-one.” on January 7, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    [...] This can be seen on the corners of 45th & 7th in New York City. I haven’t been back to New York since August so I can’t say that I’ve seen it in person but KAWS’ art is unmistakable. Very nice. Continue for a panned out view. Shouts to the ‘Beast. [...]

  3. Posted by: KAWS x Kanye West 808s and Heartbreak Billboard « K3N’s bLOG on January 7, 2009 at 4:36 pm

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  4. Posted by: KAWS 808’s & Heartbreak Billboard « GeraLd Flores on January 7, 2009 at 1:16 pm

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  5. Posted by: KAWS x Kanye West 808s and Heartbreak Billboard | Sugar Mob on January 7, 2009 at 1:02 pm

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  6. Posted by: Artist: KAWS x Kanye West 808s and Heartbreak Billboard | ...ambushU.com... on January 7, 2009 at 11:03 am

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16 Responses

  1. Posted by: jon on January 11, 2009 at 4:56 am

    reminds me of a big brother poster, but more ill

  2. Posted by: jest on January 9, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    kinda ironic that kaws is now emblazoned in the center of time square….only this time it wasn’t illegally, it was welcomed.

  3. Posted by: Bladimir Ysabel on January 9, 2009 at 2:19 am

    kanye is a legend.

  4. Posted by: Shane on January 9, 2009 at 1:02 am

    Kanye is SPECIAL…

  5. Posted by: j0ey on January 8, 2009 at 6:29 am

    seen this the other day wen i went into time square, pure h0tness

  6. Posted by: HarrisonS2010 on January 8, 2009 at 12:19 am

    How long is it up for?
    I really hope longer then the rest of this month.
    Taking a trip on the 26th… really would like to see it!

  7. Posted by: Shaun on January 7, 2009 at 11:09 pm

    lol i dont even want to know how much that cost.

    Fucking awesome though

  8. Posted by: joe on January 7, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    this billboard in times square is the perfect spot for Mr.West; right smack in the center of corporate America

  9. Posted by: Sheively on January 7, 2009 at 6:36 pm

    Dope. this cd is dope. everyone’s waking up and finally seeing that!

  10. Posted by: ZPRM on January 7, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    Good for KAWS

  11. Posted by: shittttt on January 7, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    WOW!
    Looks like Kaws is the only one benefiting from that whole attempt.
    good to see!

  12. Posted by: E-MAN on January 7, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    theres so much other sh*t around it. to tell u the truth, mr planter caught my eye first.

  13. Posted by: BRAN ONE on January 7, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    Now that massive !!!!!

  14. Posted by: Kevin on January 7, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    That looks dope.

  15. Posted by: Reed on January 7, 2009 at 11:49 am

    cool billboard.. thats about all i can say when it comes to kanye though.

  16. Posted by: jjj on January 7, 2009 at 9:29 am

    sexxi