HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Kanye West is continuing to ask for forgiveness after dissing Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Appearing on Monday's debut of the "Jay Leno Show," West said he plans to take some time off to reflect on his actions at the VMAs, where he interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech.
"It was rude, period," West told Leno. "I don't try to justify it 'cause I was in the wrong."
The hip-hop star said he'll use the break to analyze how he's "going to improve."
The controversial West jumped up on stage Sunday while Swift was making her acceptance speech for best female video, taking the mic from the young star to protest Beyoncé Knowles not winning the category.
"Taylor, I'm really happy for you, and I'm gonna let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time," he said as a shocked crowd, including Knowles, looked on.
West, who has a history of outbursts at award shows, later took to his blog to issue an apology to Swift.
"I'm sooooo sorry to Taylor Swift and her fans and her mom," he wrote. "... I'm in the wrong for going on stage and taking away from her moment!"
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