Kanye West helps the homeless

KANYE WEST spent the Christmas weekend helping the homeless.

The Grammy-winning rapper and his girlfriend Amber Rose - who he is reportedly hoping to marry next year - visited the nonprofit organisation Los Angeles Mission in California, helping out and serving lunch.

Speaking to The Boom Box, the 32-year-old said: "It's just important to give back when you're very blessed.

"It's nice to spread your blessings and take time out, especially during the holidays to appreciate people who never get that appreciation.

"It makes me feel really good to come out here, with my family, and I just thank y'all [the Los Angeles Mission] for allowing us to be a part of this."