When it rains, it pours – or in the case of Kanye West, it 'All Falls Down!'
Just two days after images of West's long–discussed clothing line Pastelle surfaced online, the official word from the controversial rapper and his financial backers is that they're closing up shop.
This news comes just days after the abrupt cancelation of West's 'Fame Kills' tour on Oct. 1.
(Read: 'Canceled: Kanye West & Lady Gaga Tour Canned.')
The 32-year-old rapper has been vocal about his fashion aspirations since making his hip-hop debut in 2002.
He even developed a line of high-end sneakers with Louis Vuitton, which debuted in retail stores this summer.
Just a year ago, 'The College Dropout' rapper wore a jacket from his Pastelle line to the American Music Awards, where he accepted a trophy for "Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist."
After t
he fallout from ambushing country star Taylor Swift's award-winning moment on MTV's Video Music Awards in Sept., West announced on 'The Jay Leno Show' that he intends to take some time off from music.
(Read: 'Rapper Repents: Kanye West Apologizes & Announces Hiatus From Music.')
Tabloids and blog sites have been reporting that rapper, who walked the red carpet at the VMAs with an open bottle of Hennessy and was photographed drinking from the bottle before the show began, is seeking some type of spiritual refuge in India.
West's camp has not responded to those rumors.
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Kanye West Performs at the Casio G-Shock "Shock The World Tour" at Cipriani, Wall Street on August 5, 2009 in New York City..Casio G-Shock Presents "Shock The World Tour".Cipriani, Wall Street.New York City, New York United States.August 5, 2009.Photo by Jerritt Clark/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (58056880), contact FilmMagic.com
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Kanye West Performs at the Casio G-Shock "Shock The World Tour" at Cipriani, Wall Street on August 5, 2009 in New York City..Casio G-Shock Presents "Shock The World Tour".Cipriani, Wall Street.New York City, New York United States.August 5, 2009.Photo by Jerritt Clark/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (58056977), contact FilmMagic.com
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Kanye West Performs at the Casio G-Shock "Shock The World Tour" at Cipriani, Wall Street on August 5, 2009 in New York City..Casio G-Shock Presents "Shock The World Tour".Cipriani, Wall Street.New York City, New York United States.August 5, 2009.Photo by Jerritt Clark/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (58056952), contact FilmMagic.com
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Kanye West Performs at the Casio G-Shock "Shock The World Tour" at Cipriani, Wall Street on August 5, 2009 in New York City..Casio G-Shock Presents "Shock The World Tour".Cipriani, Wall Street.New York City, New York United States.August 5, 2009.Photo by Jerritt Clark/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (58056888), contact FilmMagic.com
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Kanye West Performs at the Casio G-Shock "Shock The World Tour" at Cipriani, Wall Street on August 5, 2009 in New York City..Casio G-Shock Presents "Shock The World Tour".Cipriani, Wall Street.New York City, New York United States.August 5, 2009.Photo by Jerritt Clark/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (58056878), contact FilmMagic.com
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Rapper Kanye West performs with Clipse on stage during the Diesel U Music 2009 NYC Tour at Webster Hall on July 30, 2009 in New York City..Diesel U Music 2009 NYC Tour - Show.Webster Hall.New York, NY United States.July 30, 2009.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (58016039), contact WireImage.com
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Rapper Kanye West performs with rapper Pusha T of Clipse on stage during the Diesel U Music 2009 NYC Tour at Webster Hall on July 30, 2009 in New York City..Diesel U Music 2009 NYC Tour - Show.Webster Hall.New York, NY United States.July 30, 2009.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (58016048), contact WireImage.com
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Rapper Kanye West performs with Clipse on stage during the Diesel U Music 2009 NYC Tour at Webster Hall on July 30, 2009 in New York City..Diesel U Music 2009 NYC Tour - Show.Webster Hall.New York, NY United States.July 30, 2009.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (58016045), contact WireImage.com
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Rapper Kanye West performs with Clipse on stage during the Diesel U Music 2009 NYC Tour at Webster Hall on July 30, 2009 in New York City..Diesel U Music 2009 NYC Tour - Show.Webster Hall.New York, NY United States.July 30, 2009.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (58016044), contact WireImage.com
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Rapper Kanye West performs with Clipse on stage during the Diesel U Music 2009 NYC Tour at Webster Hall on July 30, 2009 in New York City..Diesel U Music 2009 NYC Tour - Show.Webster Hall.New York, NY United States.July 30, 2009.Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com..To license this image (58016042), contact WireImage.com
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By: Kalynn on 10/16/2009 1:35AM
Sick of the whole lot of these buffoons! Wish they would simply all go away or get some common sense! The Kanye debacle was the icing on the cake. Ignorance is not bliss!
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By: Sandra on 10/17/2009 11:15PM
I would buy nothing from this clown!
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By: AfroSwirl on 10/17/2009 2:04AM
Kanye - You need to take some time out of life. Travel to Africa or Mecca or somewhere you can find some spiritual healing. Take about 6-7 months and work on YOU! You'll be fine, we really do still love you!
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By: Ellie on 10/17/2009 11:11AM
Karma is a cold-hearted bi**h when she brings payback to narcissistic, attention-seeking, ego maniacs.
No,take some time off and go somewhere and growup.
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By: iretl on 10/17/2009 3:14PM
I wonder after he sobers up is he still going to want to be with that alien looking ugly girl?
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By: Nate on 10/17/2009 10:44PM
Kanye, if you read any of these comments, they make plenty of sense...the backlash to ignorant behavior is the people not wanting to support anything that you do or have...take some time off and see the world without being involved with doing anything but chilling...
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By: mike on 10/17/2009 11:12PM
But my momma died, but my momma died, thats why a act so studidly towards peoples. Taylor Swift is a racist, Ha Ha LOL.
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By: Sharon Burris on 10/18/2009 6:38AM
Kanye, I know you are still hurting about your mother Donda and your aunt Klaye, but hold onto God's unchanging hands. God will see you through this and he knows how good your heart is. We all have been through situations that we don't know why we have to go through them. Be a positive example for other young people. God will see you through whatever you are going through. Remember, if God brings us to it, he will bring us through it. Take care, luv u
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By: Linda on 10/19/2009 9:36AM
Wake up Kanye and smell the coffee! You are your own worst enemy! You carry on like a 2 year old brat who can't get his way! It's a damn shame that a grown ass man acts the way you do! Nothing you attempt will come to pass until you get a grip on your behavior, public and private and conduct yourself like the young man your mother raised! I know she is rolling in her grave at your behavior! You need a good ole-fashioned ass whupping!
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By: elaine on 10/20/2009 12:43AM
Kanye west was right. Taylor cant sing.What was that mess she sang after he interupted her.She didnt deserve it.
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