Kanye West "Glow in the Dark Tour"

Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and N.E.R.D could fairly and accurately be described as the soundtrack to many HYPEBEAST readers’ lives. Therefore, when whispers surfaced that Kanye was bringing his highly praised “Glow In The Dark Tour” to the United States, the anticipation and speculation among the HYPEBEAST faithful was at a fever pitch. Everything from Kanye’s clothing, N.E.R.D’s set list and possible special guests have been debated and discussed in the days leading up to the first show. The speculation can now be put to a rest, as Kanye and his supporting cast have commenced the first leg of the tour and have literally left fans as well as critics in awe. Kanye’s show reportedly goes above and beyond all expectations. There is a bizarre space odyssey story line, cutting edge set design, vivid visuals on big and small screens and as to be expected, impeccable wardrobe. Also not to be outshined, Rihanna, Lupe and N.E.R.D are holding down their opening performances with a enormous amount of energy for the awaiting fans. HYPEBEAST readers are already gathering on the message boards and trading stories of their experiences. In all of its grand pageantry Hip Hop now has it’s equivalent to U2’s Zoo Tour. A jolt to the system and a intense rush of pleasure to all the senses. Completely out of this world. Source: Flickr

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Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and N.E.R.D could fairly and accurately be described as the soundtrack to many HYPEBEAST readers’ lives. Therefore, when whispers surfaced that Kanye was bringing his highly praised “Glow In The Dark Tour” to the United States, the anticipation and speculation among the HYPEBEAST faithful was at a fever pitch. Everything from Kanye’s clothing, N.E.R.D’s set list and possible special guests have been debated and discussed in the days leading up to the first show. The speculation can now be put to a rest, as Kanye and his supporting cast have commenced the first leg of the tour and have literally left fans as well as critics in awe.

Kanye’s show reportedly goes above and beyond all expectations. There is a bizarre space odyssey story line, cutting edge set design, vivid visuals on big and small screens and as to be expected, impeccable wardrobe. Also not to be outshined, Rihanna, Lupe and N.E.R.D are holding down their opening performances with a enormous amount of energy for the awaiting fans. HYPEBEAST readers are already gathering on the message boards and trading stories of their experiences. In all of its grand pageantry Hip Hop now has it’s equivalent to U2’s Zoo Tour. A jolt to the system and a intense rush of pleasure to all the senses. Completely out of this world.

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