Kanye West Calls VMA Show-Closer 'Love Lockdown' His 'Favorite Song 2 Date'

Plus: T-Pain talks to MTV News about his contributions to West's upcoming album. By Shaheem Reid Photo: Getty Images/ Frank Micelotta Kanye West almost literally took his new song "Love Lockdown" from the studio to the stage. In a blog post on his Web site , West said the track, which he performed at Sunday's VMAs , was the one closest to his heart. He said he wrote the song "a week and a half ago. It's my favorite song 2 date!! Go where your heart takes you...." Artwork for the song has also surfaced, but West's rep was unable to be reached for confirmation that it's legit. Reports have swirled that "Love Lockdown" is the lead cut from West's upcoming album, slated for December release. Although Kanye hasn't officially confirmed news of the LP, T-Pain will apparently be involved in some shape or form. The two have been working together a great deal lately. "It's returning favors," Pain said recently in New York of his multiple collaborations with West. "We ... (link)