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17 Photos Proving Kanye West Used To Smile A Lot More In 2007
Kanye West isn't a big smiler. In fact, his general Kanye look is downright depressed. In most photos from recent years, West looks like a puppy whose toy was taken away by a bigger dog. But in 2007, the guy was allll smiles — seriously. Maybe it was the fact that his album Graduation won the album sales battle against 50 Cent's Curtis (is it too early to say "remember 50 Cent?!"), maybe it was his tour with U2 — hell, maybe it was Kim Kardashian's rise to fame. But whatever it was, Yeezus had a lot to smile about in 2007. Click through to check it out all the glorious photos of West's 2007 smiles.
Smiling Kanye #1
I have never seen someone looking so happy to be behind a microphone.
Smiling Kanye #2
West whispers something happy to his then-fiancee, designer and stylist Alexis Phifer.
Smiling Kanye #3
Of course, West doesn’t need anyone to be happy. All he needs is strategically placed facial hair and a smile!
Smiling Kanye #4
Stripes make him very happy.
Smiling Kanye #5
As do vintage sunglasses.
Smiling Kanye #6
He’s happy to be here.
Smiling Kanye #7
Someone was psyched for the VMAs!
Smiling Kanye #8
This color combination would make anyone happy.
Smiling Kanye #9
Being behind a podium really IS the best!
Smiling Kanye #10
He’s very excited about formal wear in this one.
Smiling Kanye #11
Singing is his favorite.
Smiling Kanye #12
Looking classy/thrilled.
Smiling Kanye #13
Notice how no one else is smiling besides West in this one.
Smiling Kanye #14
Pretty stoked about wearing red on the red carpet.
Smiling Kanye #15
He really loves that red jacket.
Smiling Kanye #16
Louis Vuitton makes West a very happy camper.
Smiling Kanye #17
His future’s so bright he needs shades.
