Kanye West: "I am God's vessel"

Kanye West has reportedly described himself as "God's vessel", and that he was destined for fame in order to spread the word through his music.

The 31-year-old, who once said he aimed to be "the best" performer of his generation, insisted that a higher power had secured his musical success.

Speaking during VH1 show Storytellers, West said: "God chose me. He made a path for me. I am God's vessel."

The rapper added that his "greatest pain" in life was that he will never be able to see himself perform live.