Kanye West gives out free trainers to paparazzi ahead of VMAs performance

The rapper came through on a promise he made last year 
Generous: Kanye West has been giving out free pairs of Yeezys to paps
Jennifer Ruby26 August 2016
The Weekender

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Kanye West has given out boxes of brand new Adidas Yeezys to the paparazzi.

The rapper, who has had a tempestuous relationship with photographers in the past, proved that he has well and truly buried the hatchet ahead of his Saint Pablo tour.

After promising to give the paps pairs of his famous trainers last year, he stayed true to his word and handed out boxes to the waiting crowd on Thursday.

According to TMZ, West also sent out more than 100 pairs of Yeezys to fans who had correctly guessed the name of his album, The Life of Pablo.

Back in November, West was filmed telling the photographers: “One day, I’m going to be able to give you all Yeezys. Next year. Next year is the paps’ Yeezys year.”

The musician was sued by a pap over a scuffle outside an LA airport back in 2013, eventually agreeing to an out of court settlement.

West kicked off his tour in Indianapolis on Thursday night ahead of his performance at the VMAs on Sunday.

According to reports, the superstar has been given four minutes to do what he wants with at the annual awards ceremony in New York.

After announcing his presidential bid at last year’s show, what West will do with his uncurated air time is anyone’s guess.

Taylor Swift, who has publically fallen out with the rapper, has confirmed that she won’t be attending this year’s ceremony.

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