US rapper P Diddy has revealed that a recent Kanye West concert has given him a new enthusiasm for hop-hop music.

In a message on video sharing website YouTube, P Diddy said that he had “nothing but high expectations” for West’s Glow in the Dark tour but was still impressed.

“(West's) concert changed my life. I ain't gonna lie. I was so impressed and inspired. It was beautiful man - and I fell in love with hip-hop again,” he said.

"I want to say thank you, Kanye, for giving me that."

West’s Glow in the Dark tour has drawn huge crowds in America thanks to support from Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco and N*E*R*D.

(by Jason Gregory)