Jay Pharoah Nails Another Kanye Impression on 2016 VMAs Carpet

Complex News' Nadeska Alexis covers the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards white carpet.

ByNadeska Alexis

August 29, 2016

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Complex News hit the white carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, where we caught up with Desiigner, A$AP Ferg, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Remy Ma and more. Hit the video above to see comedian Jay Pharoah nail another Kanye West impression.

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