Kanye West Calls Jackson his fav artist

Q. You were only seven when Thriller peaked. Was Michael Jackson on your radar when —

A: [Stares incredulously] Was Michael Jackson on my radar?! I’m black. Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, and Mike Tyson. Michael Jackson is my favorite artist of all time. Every time I hit the stage, every time I write a song, every time I write a rap, every performance I do, every time I pick out an outfit, I think about Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson is synonymous with the greatest that you could possibly do in music.

 

Source:  http://www.spin.com/features/magazine/2007/12/0801_kanye_west/