On Location: Kanye West And G-Shock

Exclusive Kanye West/G-Shock Performance Photos

Mr. West - Kanye West steps to the stage for the G-Shock The World celebration at NYC's Cipriani's Restaurant on August 5.

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Mr. West - Kanye West steps to the stage for the G-Shock The World celebration at NYC's Cipriani's Restaurant on August 5.

In The Knight - O'Neal McKnight attends the G-Shock The World celebration in NYC.

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In The Knight - O'Neal McKnight attends the G-Shock The World celebration in NYC.

Crazy, Sexy & Cool - Attendees from the G-Shock The World party show off their vintage outfits.

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Crazy, Sexy & Cool - Attendees from the G-Shock The World party show off their vintage outfits.

Thank You Thank You - Kanye’s straight-to-internet video, “We Once Were A Fairytale,” snagged 2009 “Video of the Year” honors handed out by PitchFork.com. Ye said of the mention, “SPIKE IS A GENIUS AND HE BROUGHT THE BEST OUT OF ME. HE CALLED IN A LOT A FAVORS AND WE DID THIS FILM FOR UNDER 50GS. THANK YOU TO EVERYBODY INVOLVED.”

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So Heartless - Kanye performs "Heartless" from his multi-platinum selling album, "808's & Heartbreaks."

Sideline Support - Amber Rose, Kanye's signifcant other, smiles proudly from the sidelines as Mr. West performs during the G-Shock The World celebration.

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Sideline Support - Amber Rose, Kanye's signifcant other, smiles proudly from the sidelines as Mr. West performs during the G-Shock The World celebration.

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The Gang - A pack of close friends get together for a picture at the G-Shock The World celebration in NYC.

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The Gang - A pack of close friends get together for a picture at the G-Shock The World celebration in NYC.

Watch It - G-Shock showcases some of their new timepieces during the G-Shock The World celebration in NYC on August 5.

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Watch It - G-Shock showcases some of their new timepieces during the G-Shock The World celebration in NYC on August 5.

The Ultimate Diva - Amanda Diva is all smiles during the G-Shock The World celebration at Cipriani's Restaurant in NYC.

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The Ultimate Diva - Amanda Diva is all smiles during the G-Shock The World celebration at Cipriani's Restaurant in NYC.

Media Mayhem - HOT 97's Miss Info and BET.com's LowKey get close during the G-Shock The World celebration on August 5.

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Media Mayhem - HOT 97's Miss Info and BET.com's LowKey get close during the G-Shock The World celebration on August 5.

Hands High - Minus Talib Kweli & Common, Kanye performs an energetic version of "Get Em High," a cut from his freshman project, "College Dropout."

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Hands High - Minus Talib Kweli & Common, Kanye performs an energetic version of "Get Em High," a cut from his freshman project, "College Dropout."

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Microphone Checka - Kanye talks to the audience for a couple minutes during his set.

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Microphone Checka - Kanye talks to the audience for a couple minutes during his set.

So Complex - A couple members from Complex Magazine stopped by the G-Shock The World celebration.

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So Complex - A couple members from Complex Magazine stopped by the G-Shock The World celebration.

Lovely Ladies - Three lovely ladies get caught having a great time by our BET photographer.

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Lovely Ladies - Three lovely ladies get caught having a great time by our BET photographer.

Outkasts - Two fashion outcasts display their unique fashion sense during the G-Shock The World celebration in NYC.

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Outkasts - Two fashion outcasts display their unique fashion sense during the G-Shock The World celebration in NYC.

Pretty Smiles - Three G-Shock The World attendees show off their pearly whites at Cipriani's Restaurant.

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Pretty Smiles - Three G-Shock The World attendees show off their pearly whites at Cipriani's Restaurant.

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Custom Made - G-Shock displays Redman's custom made G-Shock time piece.

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Custom Made - G-Shock displays Redman's custom made G-Shock time piece.

Solo Status - Skateboarder Stevie Williams poses in front of his picture during the G-Shock The World celebration.

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Solo Status - Skateboarder Stevie Williams poses in front of his picture during the G-Shock The World celebration.

Uncle Rush - Russell Simmons discreetly arrives at the G-Shock The World party.

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Uncle Rush - Russell Simmons discreetly arrives at the G-Shock The World party.

Time's Up - A custom made G-Shock accompanied by a NIKE Air Force One sneaker.

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Time's Up - A custom made G-Shock accompanied by a NIKE Air Force One sneaker.

The Collection - A G-Shock employee shows off an assortment of G-Shock watches.

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The Collection - A G-Shock employee shows off an assortment of G-Shock watches.

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Groovy - A G-Shock The World attendees grooved to the sounds of DJ Enuff the entire night.

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Groovy - A G-Shock The World attendees grooved to the sounds of DJ Enuff the entire night.

Baby Shock - Three beautiful ladies stand next to the Baby Shock display.

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Baby Shock - Three beautiful ladies stand next to the Baby Shock display.

Center Stage - Kanye West took center stage leaving his blood, sweat and tears behind.

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Center Stage - Kanye West took center stage leaving his blood, sweat and tears behind.

Cartoon Man - Tattoo artist Mister Cartoon stands next to his custom-made G-Shock display.

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Cartoon Man - Tattoo artist Mister Cartoon stands next to his custom-made G-Shock display.

Mr. Anderson - Actor Anthony Anderson attends the G-Shock The World celebration in NYC.

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Mr. Anderson - Actor Anthony Anderson attends the G-Shock The World celebration in NYC.

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That's My DJ - HOT 97's DJ Enuff mean mugs for our BET photographer.

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That's My DJ - HOT 97's DJ Enuff mean mugs for our BET photographer.

Fade To Black - Kanye explained his frustrations with fame and rushing the creative aspect of music during his performance at Cipriani's Restaruant in NYC on August 5.

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Fade To Black - Kanye explained his frustrations with fame and rushing the creative aspect of music during his performance at Cipriani's Restaruant in NYC on August 5.