While I think this whole thing was blown way out of proportion here is the video story

Kanye Takes Taylor's MTV Moment
http://sharetv.org/watch/195081

Taylor's backstage reaction
http://sharetv.org/watch/195096

Kanye's Apology on the New Jay Leno Show
http://sharetv.org/watch/195245

The Full Kanye West Apology on the New Jay Leno Show
http://sharetv.org/watch/195285

I suppose the idiot thought needed the publicity.

Old Maxim

"Any publicity is good publicity"

OK, I'll bite

Bottom line he was downright RUDE, no doubt there yes? In his apology he seems overwhelmed. He says it's due to the fact that he never took time off. I tend to think it was more because of the backlash he received for what he had done. I felt SO badly for Taylor and I'm not even a fan.
The true gentleman who came out was Jay Leno... he knew when to restate his question or when to let it go. He had a heart and he was a true professional.

very true