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Kanye West has clarified a comment he made about not gaining entrance to a Paris fashion show for designer Nicholas Ghesquirere’s ‘Balenciaga’ range, saying that "anyone saying something negative has it wrong".

The Grammy Award-winning rapper was quoted by the New York Times as saying, "We didn’t get a ticket for Balenciaga. I understand it. I get a lot of attention and, you know, sometimes the designers don’t want anything taking the focus off the show."

West has posted a message on his official website to clear up the mis-represented comments in a posting called "The Rest Of The Quote Is…":

"I just love the clothes!  Lex and I are not there 2 take pictures… I don’t have an album about 2 drop… my tour is sold out… I love fashion and this is one of the funnest things we can make time for!  I totally love and respect any designer that won’t let me come 2 there show… it’s their show… they don’t owe me anything… Balenciaga is one of the illest lines right now and I don’t feel any type of way about not getting in! 

"There’s always a catch 22 in being a celeb … your motives are always questioned… but only time will show my true love MY FIRST LOVE is for fashion and I appreciate just being in a position 2 afford 2 be able 2 spend a week in Paris visiting shows. I wish everyone could have this experience, the new music you hear, the new people you meet and most of all the beautiful clothes! I understand that some designers don’t want all that unnecessary commotion at there shows, that’s what I mean by "I get a lot of attention" …  I feel like music and fashion don’t bridge enough… at least not as much as it did in the 80’s when Madonna and Michael actually influenced designers… there was a give and take.

"I never use my blog 2 clear stuff up… but this is so close 2 my heart I had 2 say something… Anyone saying something negative has it wrong, they’ve got me wrong… I just want 2 make great art on every level and fashion shows are one of the best forms of art in the world. Thank you Paris again for the inspiration!!!"

Additionally, West revealed to the New York Times ‘The Moment’ column that his own clothing line is gaining momentum, saying, "My line is Pastel. I wanted to be a fashion designer since before I wanted to be a rapper. Nobody said I could be a rapper and now I’m the be-all and end-all of rap. Next, I’m gonna be the be-all and end-all of fashion. If I can humbly say so myself."

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