Kanye West eyed to host 2016 MTV VMAs?

Los Angeles: Rapper Kanye West has reportedly been roped in to host 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.

MTV heads liked his 12-minute VMA speech, which included a dig at the network and his presidential bid announcement and now wants him to host next year's event, reported TMZ.

West, 38, concluded his Vanguard Award acceptance speech with the announcement of contesting for 2020 presidential elections.

After his speech an MTV honcho also followed him to his dressing room and gushed about what he spoke. They think it would be interesting to have "Monster" hitmaker as the host for next year's event.