Kanye West impressed by homeless man's rap skills, takes him into studio

Kanye West is staying busy before his appearance on "Saturday Night Live."

West posted a video Saturday morning on Twitter of a man who said his name is Nino Blu. He said he recently became homeless. Blu did an impromptu performance for West, who was impressed and said Blu had good energy.

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West invited Blu into the studio to record. Blu said he felt blessed by the opportunity West offered him.

Late Saturday morning, West posted the following on Twitter: "The being formally known as Kanye West I am YE."

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