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Posted on 2010-10-21 03:00:11
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'He is helping the culture,' one fan tells MTV News after hometown screening.By Elizabeth Vassolo

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CHICAGO — After Tuesday night's screening of Kanye West's hotly anticipated 35-minute long film "Runaway," it was clear his hometown audience are ready to embrace the new Kanye.

"We are honest fans and not the first to forgive," Nem Perez told MTV News. "Everyone was doubting, but he is a person, and this brought him back to reality. The music was amazing."

West not only wanted to share his vision, but inspire others to do the same. He took questions after the show and urged his fans to make a difference.

"Being from Chicago, there is so much we can do," West said. "Because they don't see us coming."

"He is helping the culture," Jasmine Robinson said. "He says, 'Don't put me in a box,' and that is how we all feel. You need to elevate your mind. His mother had a lot to do with it; she was not afraid to share it."

Audiences also appreciated a return to rich musical storytelling that connects artists to their fans.

"We are so used to short viral videos that it was cool to see something that held the audience for more than three minutes," John Seyforth said.

"It was beautiful and powerful. The imagery was amazing," Thomas William said. "His music brings you closer to his world and connects you to it."

The overall sentiment was clear: Kanye is here to stay.

"Kanye will be relevant, guaranteed," Esko said. "This is the first time he seems happy with what he is doing. He is saying, 'All the stuff is behind me.' Whether you like it or not, his music will be here."

"He is a musical genius, and we are proud he is from Chicago," Ricia Chandler said.

What statement do you think Kanye is making with "Runaway"? Let us know in the comments!

Kanye West's "Runaway" will premiere Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on MTV, MTV2 and BET, and will also stream live on MTV.com, BET.com and VH1.com, followed by a live Q&A session on MTV and MTV.com.

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