'American Idol' hopeful Kanye West impresses during audition

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Sandra Gonzalez
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American Idol audition episode spoiler alert: Chicago native Kanye West is going to Hollywood.

The 38-year-old, accompanied by his pregnant wife, will get his big break in the upcoming final season premiere of the singing competition show, and if the judges' reaction is any indication, he could go far:

Seriously, though: Kanye West goes full Kanye in the American Idol clip below, delivering a killer rendition of "Gold Digger" that left the judges pretty pleased.

You can watch the moment below, via E!:

That Kanye kid, he's going somewhere.

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