I’m Kind of Bummed I Missed Kanye at the Verizon Center Last Night

by | Nov 22, 2013 | MUSIC

But thanks to Instagram, its like I got to see all the self-absorbed Kardashian-worship without having to drive the 90 miles north (West?). I call that a win-win.

But thanks to Instagram, its like I got to see all the self-absorbed Kardashian-worship without having to drive the 90 miles north (West?). I call that a win-win. Take a look at what we all missed below:

(headline photo via Alisonbeshai)

People in nude suits carrying a masked Kanye:

Kanye dressed like something out of the opening credits of American Horror Story season 3:

Pyrotechnics during “Blood on the Leaves” scaring the shit out of the crowd:

Kanye struggling to live sample:

Kanye channeling his inner Mayan warrior with a golden bejeweled mask – this show must have been Gaga-like in the number of costume changes:

Kanye being modest… or reliving some traumatic childhood memories live on stage:

Kanye leading a sing-a-long of “Bound 2”:

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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