Why So Serious: 20 Pictures Of Kanye Smiling
Did you see Kanye this weekend on SNL? That glare was fixated on his mug as he raged through his two new, agressive tracks, "New Slaves" and "Black Skinhead." Seems like Ye has some pent up aggression to unleash on his upcoming album, Yeezus, set to drop on June 18. But we promise you Yeezy really is a nice guy. And we've found 20 pictures to prove it. Flip through to see some of Mr. West's happiest moments caught on camera as he flashes that million dollar grill. —Shannon Powell
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Cutest kid ever? We think so.
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Again, how adorable was he? We know you want to pinch his little cheeks.
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Even in high school Kanye knew he would be famous one day. One teacher recalls what he used to tell her every day in class. "He was going to be best rapper in the whole world." That's definitely reason to smile.
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When you're a musical genius like 'Ye, the studio is your haven. You can't help but smile when you're where you love to be doing what you love to do.
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As a fashion icon under the moniker, "Louis Vuitton Don," you have to have a great smile to match a great style.
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Kanye was probably never happier than he was when he was with his mother. He made this clear in "Hey Mama" and the smile on his face says it all.
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With his good friend and fellow genius producer and artist, Pharrell, Kanye looks perfectly content.
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A comedian as funny as Aziz Ansari can make anyone laugh and things are no different when it comes to his good friend Yeezy.
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Alongside his billionaire mogul 'big brother' and musical partner, Kanye is excited to rep for Roc-A-Fella with the founder himself.
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Getting Tom Cruise to throw up the Dynasty sign is reason enough to celebrate. It shows all over 'Ye's face.
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Getting his GQ on, Kanye looks great in his suit and tie, but flashing his pearly whites is the cherry on top of the cake.
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Rocking that fire red suit like a rockstar and owning the stage at the same damn time, we'd be geeked too.
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The "Otis" video looked like a whole lot of fun and the look on Jay and 'Ye's faces makes that even more clear.
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Goin' gorillas in Paris! Haanh!
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Creating his own clothing line is surely a reason to be happy and Kanye appears to have been basking in the moment.
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Had to show off that fresh grill!
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To go from the Louis Vuitton Don to having your own LV shoe is huge. The cheesy smile on his face is perfect for the occasion.
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Hanging out with somebody as wildly hilarious as Tyler the Creator will likely make anybody smile. Kanye is proof that he's no exception.
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When you're a part of hip hop royalty, you have all the reason to smile. Knowing very few artists can compare has got to be a great feeling.
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Being with his future baby momma seems to keep a smile permanently plastered on Yeezus' face. Looking at Kim K, that grin is perfectly explainable.
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