Kanye West sparks spat over Christ pose

The rapper locks horns with US' Catholic League by posing as wounded Christ in the upcoming issue of Rolling Stone magazine.

Rapper Kanye West has kicked up a new controversy with America's Catholic League after he posed as a wounded Christ on the cover of the upcoming issue of the magazine Rolling Stone.

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According to contactmusic.com, West appears bloodied wearing a crown of thorns on his head, upsetting religious group leaders who are calling it offensive and trite.

The Catholic League spokesperson says: "It is moronic. I mean, Kanye West as Jesus? He is a pop star."

But West insists he has a lot in common with Christ since he had to fight for recognition and suffer for success. He says: "If I was more complacent and I let things slide, my life would be easier, but you all wouldn't be as entertained. My misery is your pleasure."