West 's controversial incident the following year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards was arguably his biggest controversy , and led to widespread outrage throughout the music industry . During the ceremony , West crashed the stage and grabbed the microphone from Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech for " Best Female Video " in order to proclaim that Beyoncé 's video for " Single Ladies ( Put a Ring on It ) " , nominated for the same award , was " one of the best videos of all time . " He was subsequently withdrawn from the remainder of the show for his actions . West 's Fame Kills tour with Lady Gaga was cancelled in response to the controversy . In 2009 , West was named by '' Billboard '' as the Top Male Artist of 2009
2009 MTV Video Music Awards
2009 MTV Video Music Awards
Kanye West