1 / 11

GQ July 2015 - How long 'Ye been fly? All day. GQ named the rapper among the most stylist men alive. A total of 20 tastemakers made the list, including Pharrell, Jay Z, Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, and Brad Pitt, who each have their own dedicated covers. (Photo: GQ Magazine, July 2015)

2 / 11

PAPER Magazine April 2015 - Kanye West may be known for his off-the-cuff realness, but his flair for personal style is a very close second. Which is why whenever Yeezy lands a magazine cover, you can be sure that it’s going to create buzz. From the debonair to the shock value-inducing, here’s a look back at Kanye’s coolest cover moments. By Britt Middleton Some five months after wife Kim Kardashian went full frontal nude for the magazine, ‘Ye takes his spot on Paper’s front page. Defiantly looking away from the camera, this shot has tortured artist written all over it. (Photo: Paper Magazine, April 2015)

3 / 11

Time Magazine April/May 2015 - Pensive genius? Certainly, which is why ‘Ye was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People. Dressed simply in a black tee and minimal accessories, he fits the mold of “understated elegance” perfectly. (Photo: TIME Magazine, April/May 2015)

4 / 11

GQ August 2014 and December 2007 - Whatcha think of this softer side of Ye? For his August 2014 look, he’s rocking a camel Calvin Klein Collection coat with a plain white T-shirt by Balmain underneath, and who wouldn’t love the classic suit-and-tie action for his 2007 appearance (and not to mention, that sheepish grin!). (Photos from left: GQ Magazine/August 2014, GQ Magazine/December 2007)

5 / 11

Vogue April 2014 - KimYe carve their place in history as Vogue’s first interracial couple to land the coveted cover. Wearing a black tuxedo jacket, Ye serves bridal-chic with his reality star bride, who stuns in a strapless Lanvin confection. (Photo: Vogue Magazine, April 2014)

Photo By Vogue, April 2014

6 / 11

Interview Magazine February 2014 - Menacing red face paint, some fire and an iced-out grill? Just another day in the life of the one they call Yeezus. (Photo: Interview Magazine, February 2014)

7 / 11

L’Officiel Hommes Spring 2013 - He don’t see nothing wrong...with a little bump and grind. We kid, we kid. But for real, it takes a man free from inhibition to simulate a full-on romp with your woman for the world to see. (Photo: L'Officiel Hommes / Splash)

8 / 11

XXL October 2010 - Love him or hate him, the man is dripping in swag. That leather jacket, oversized necklace and stunna shades are just bonuses. (Photo: XXL Magazine, October 2010)

9 / 11

Complex December/January 2011 - Two things to love about this side profile look: it adds to his air of mystery (as if Yeezy needs any more of that) and it highlights his barber’s impeccable work. We're here for it. (Photo: Complex Magazine, December/January 2011)

10 / 11

VMan Magazine, Spring 2011 - As they say, money talks, and Yeezy’s a man of many, many words. (Photo: VMan Magazine, Spring 2011)

11 / 11

Rolling Stone February 2006 - Ever had a come-to-Jesus-moment but thought, “What would Yeezus do?” This classic Rolling Stone cover moment harkens back to the rapper’s “Jesus Walks” days, bearing his cross and crown of thorns for our pleasure. It’s just as provocative today. (Photo: Rolling Stone Magazine, February 2006)