Photographic Evidence That Kanye West Is Always Asleep

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published 22 February 2016

Poor Yeezy, he just can't seem to catch any Zs.

Despite being uncharacteristically smiley at the VMAs, Kanye West—nay Kanye Rest—still had to take an obligatory public nap.

While Taylor Swift's accepted her award for "Best Pop Video," West opted out of the awkwardness of the situation (remember when her crashed her 2009 speech (opens in new tab)?) and instead ensured that his REM cycle was on point.

He might have been faking it, but because West just always seems to be hitting the sack, we're looking back at each time he was caught mid-snooze. Wake up, Mr. West!With Lil Nori in His Arms

While shopping with Chrissy Teigen and John Legend (what a dad)

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With Lil Nori in His Arms

Nose, Comfort, Cheek, Skin, Child, Linens, Bed, Bedding, Birth, Sleep,

During Nori's 2nd birthday party at Disney World

During a flight

dying Kim & Kanye flew Economy to Armenia pic.twitter.com/Ixity1Fw9IApril 9, 2015

At a white-themed party with Kris Jenner and James Harden

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In a selfie with Kim

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In another...

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And another...

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And one more

Nose, Hairstyle, Skin, Shoulder, Eyebrow, Comfort, Textile, Room, Joint, Bedding,

Lauren is the former beauty editor at Marie Claire. She love to while away the hours at coffee shops, hunt for vintage clothes, and bask in the rough-and-tumble beauty of NYC. She firmly believes that solitude can be a luxury if you’ve got the right soundtrack—that being the Rolling Stones, of course.