Kanye West gets his own virtual currency...The Coinye West

New virtual currency to coin in with rapper Kanye West

A new virtual currency that declares itself inspired by singer Kanye West is set to launch next week.

Kanye West's best self-comparisons: From Picasso to the Pyramids

Steve Jobs: “I think what Kanye West is going to mean is something similar to what Steve Jobs means. I am undoubtedly, you know, Steve of Internet, downtown, fashion, culture. Period. By a long jump.”

The Coinye West hopes to emulate the success of other virtual currencies such as Bitcoin.

Braveheart: “I feel like a little bit, like, I’m the Braveheart of creativity.”

Contrary to what its name would suggest, the online business is not affiliated with Kanye West, but its creators hope to win the rapper’s approval.

Walt Disney: “I'm more of a Walt Disney or something. Rap is just a chamber of my thoughts. [They're] something that I really wanted to express as a modern day poet.”

In an interview with Vice's music channel, Noisey, creators said: “We chose to represent Kanye because he is and always has been a trendsetter, and he’s always keeping things unique.”

Willy Wonka: “I want to be as unrealistic as possible. The worst thing about me comparing myself to Steve Jobs in that it's too realistic of an idea. What I need to stay is I'm more like Willy Wonka.

They say they can “picture a future where Coinye is used to buy concert tickets, with cryptographically verified virtual tickets.”

Picasso: “No matter how they try to control you, or the motherfucker next to you tries to peer pressure you, you can do what you motherf**king want. I am Picasso."

They have offered the controversial star 100,000 Coinye ahead of the launch on 11 January, under the slogan “WE AIN’T MININ’, WE PICKIN’.”

Hermés: "Visiting my mind is like visiting the Hermès factory. S**t is real.”

Asked if they feared the reaction from West, known for his short temper, the creators, who have stayed anonymous, claimed he is “going to love that there is a currency named in his honour.”

Michelangelo: "When I think of competition it's like I try to create against the past. I think about Michelangelo and Picasso, you know..."

But admitted West isn't one to mess with and hope that the Grammy winner doesn't get "p***d off".

The Pyramids: "... the pyramids."

The company has not provided further details about its operations or how many people are involved in Coinye West.

Thomas Edison: "I am Thomas Edison."

Soldiers: "You're literally going out to do your job every day knowing that something could happen to you."

The Police: “This is like being a police officer or something."

God: “I am God's vessel. But my greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live.”