KANYE WEST WINS THREE GRAMMY AWARDS

Sydney, AU. (Universal Music Australia) - Including Best Rap Solo Performance For "Gold Digger," Best Rap Song For "Diamonds From Sierra Leone," And Best Rap Album For Late Registration.

Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam recording artist Kanye West extended his Grammy winning streak to a second consecutive year, winning awards last night for Best Rap Solo Performance for "Gold Digger," Best Rap Song for "Diamonds From Sierra Leone," and Best Rap Album for Late Registration.

"Kanye's victory at this year's Grammy Awards is the highest testimony to his skills across-the-board in the pop, R&B, and rap fields," said Antonio "L.A." Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group. "His talents as a performer, songwriter and producer are respected throughout the industry, a recognition reserved for very few artists at work today." Kanye's appearance at the Grammy Awards worldwide broadcast was highlighted by an exciting live performance of "Gold Digger," co-starring his partner on the hit single, Jamie Foxx.

Tickets for Kanye West' Touch the Sky tour are on sale today
Monday March 20 Brisbane Convention Centre
Thursday March 23 Melbourne Festival Hal
Wednesday March 29 Adelaide Thebarton Theatre
Sunday April 2 Sydney Opera House